Frank Gerstle
Francis M. Gerstle (September 27, 1915 – February 23, 1970) was an American actor, well known for his performances in a series of science-fiction films.
He was born in New York City and died in Santa Monica. He appeared in 60 films between 1950 and 1970, 110 television series and programs between 1951 and 1970. His notable appearances included Outside the Wall. In television, he appeared in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show in the episode Surprise Birthday Party, he portrayed Dick Gird in 6 episodes of the The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. His final appearance was in the episode San Francisco International in San Francisco International Airport which aired on September 29, 1970.
Filmography
- Outside the Wall (1950)
- D.O.A. (1950)
- My Friend Irma Goes West (1950)
- The Next Voice You Hear... (1950)
- A Life of Her Own (1950)
- Three Guys Named Mike (1951)
- Strictly Dishonorable (1951)
- You Can Never Tell (1951)
- The Blue Veil (1951)
- The Unknown Man (1951)
- Young Man with Ideas (1952)
- Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (1952)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
- Above and Beyond (1952)
- The Magnetic Monster (1953)
- Call Me Madam (1953)
- The Lady Wants Mink (1953)
- The Glory Brigade (1953)
- The Neanderthal Man (1953)
- Vicki (1953)
- The Long, Long Trailer (1953)
- Killers from Space (1953) - Dr. Curt Kruger
- Drum Beat (1954)
- Tight Spot (1955) - Jim Hornsby
- I Cover the Underworld (1955)
- 5 Against the House (1955)
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
- The McConnell Story (1955)
- Slightly Scarlet (1956)
- The Steel Jungle (1956)
- The Proud Ones (1956)
- Autumn Leaves (1956) - Ramsey
- Magnificent Roughnecks (1956)
- Top Secret Affair (1957)
- The River's Edge (1957) - Harry Castleton
- Under Fire (1957)
- No Down Payment (1957)
- I Mobster (1958) - district attorney
- Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958) - Capt. Sam Prescott
- Onionhead (1958)
- Submarine Seahawk (1958) - Capt. Boardman
- The Wasp Woman (1959) - Les Hellman
- The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) - Coulter
- Beloved Infidel (1959)
- Vice Raid (1960) - Capt. William Brennan
- A Thunder of Drums (1961)
- Kid Galahad (1962)
- Shock Corridor (1963)
- Monstrosity (1963) - Dr. Frank
- Young Dillinger (1965)
- Marriage on the Rocks (1965)
- The Silencers (1966)
- The Magnetic Monster - Col. Willis
- Hell on Wheels (1967)
- If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968)
- Bullitt (1968)
- The Bamboo Saucer (1968)
- The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970)
Television
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1951-55) - 3 episodes
- Dick Tracy (1952) - one episode
- Dangerous Assignment (1952) - one episode
- Racket Squad (1952) - one episode
- Dragnet (1952-58) - 8 episodes
- Big Town (1953) - one episode
- I Married Joan (1953) - 2 episodes
- Four Star Playhouse (1953-54) - 2 episodes
- I Love Lucy (1953, 1956) - 2 episodes
- Our Miss Brooks (1954) - one episode
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1954) - one episode
- The Whistler (1954) - one episode
- The Adventures of Kit Carson (1954) - 2 episodes
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars' (1954-56) - 3 episodes
- General Electric Theater (1954-62) - 2 episodes
- Treasury Men in Action (1955) - one episode
- The Man Behind the Badge (1955) - one episode
- Star Stage (1955) - one episode
- Highway Patrol (TV series) (1955) - one episode
- Science Fiction Theatre (1955, 1956) - 2 episodes
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955-58) - 3 episodes
- Disneyland (1955-58) - 2 episodes
- Adventures of Falcon (1956) - one episode
- Crusader (1956) - one episode
- Cavalcade of America (1956) - one episode
- Crossroads (1956) - 2 episodes
- The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu (1956) - one episode
- Studio 57 (1956) - 1 episode
- On Trial (1956, 1957) - 2 episodes
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1956-60) - Dick Gurd - 8 episodes
- Lassie (1956-67) - 2 episodes
- The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1957)
- Whirlybirds (1957) - 1 episode
- Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1957)
- Telephone Time (1957) - 1 episode
- The Silent Service (1957) - 1 episode
- Code 3 (1957) - 1 episode
- The Californians (1957) - 1 episode
- The Millionaire (1957-59) - 3 episodes
- Navy Log (1958) - 1 episode
- Man Without a Gun (1958) - 1 episode
- Alcoa Theatre (1958) - 1 episode
- Jefferson Drum (1958) - 1 episode
- Steve Canyon - (1958) - 1 episode
- Death Valley Days (1958) - 2 episodes
- Sugarfoot (1958) - 1 episode
- Rescue 8 (1958) - 1 episode
- Tales of Wells Fargo (1958, 1962) - 2 episodes
- Wagon Train (1958-62) - 3 episodes
- Mike Hammer (1959) - 1 episode
- The Fat Man: The Thirty Two Friends of Gina Lardelli (1959) - TV movie
- Cimarron City (1959) - 1 episode
- Behind Closed Doors (1959) - 1 episode
- The Third Man (1959) - 1 episode
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1959) - 1 episode
- Tombstone Territory (1959) - 1 episode
- Have Gun - Will Travel (1959) - 1 episode
- Leave It to Beaver (1959) - 1 episode
- The Man and the Challenge (1959) - one episode
- U.S. Marshal (1959) - one episode
- The Untouchables (1959, 1960) - 2 episodes
- Peter Gunn (1959, 1961) - 2 episodes
- Bat Masterson (1960) - one episode
- Goodyear Theatre (1960) - one episode
- Tightrope (1960) - one episode
- Colt .45 (1960) - one episode
- Hawaiian Eye (1960) - one episode
- Bourbon Street Beat (1960) - one episode
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) - one episode
- Lock-Up (1960) - one episode
- The June Allyson Show (1960) -one episode
- Dan Raven (1960) - one episode
- 77 Sunset Strip (1960-61) - 2 episodes
- The Jack Benny Program (1960-63) - 4 episodes
- Shotgun Slade (1961) - one episode
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1961) - one episode
- Checkmate (1961) - one episode
- The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1961) - one episode
- Lawman (1961) - one episode
- The Americans (1961) - one episode
- The Best of the Post (1961) - one episode
- Angel (1961) - one episode
- The McGonigle (1961) - TV film
- Cheyenne (1961) - one episode
- Everglades (1961) - one episode
- Laramie (1961, 1963) - 2 episodes
- Perry Mason (1961-64) - 3 episodes
- 87th Precinct (1962) - one episode
- Bonanza (1962, 1967) - 2 episodes
- G.E. True (1963) - one episode
- Glynis (1963) - one episode
- McHale's Navy (1963, 1965) - 2 episodes
- Channing (1964) - one episode
- Vacation Playhouse (1964) - one episode
- The Donna Reed Show (1965) - one episode
- Mr. Novak (1965) - one episode
- The Virginian (1965, 1966) - 2 episodes
- Branded' (1966) - one episode
- Laredo (1966) - one episode
- The Loner (1966) - one episode
- The Patty Duke Show (1966) - one episode
- Honey West (1966) - one episode
- The Green Hornet (1966) - one episode
- Hogan's Heroes (1967) - one episode
- Dragnet (1967) - one episode
- Ironside (1967-68)
- Fantastic Four (1967-68) - as Blastaar
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1967, 1969) - 2 episodes
- Arabian Knights (1968) - voice
- The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1969) - 8 episodes
- Lancer (1969) - one episode
- Mannix (1970) - one episode
- San Francisco International Airport (1970) - one episode: San Francisco International
Radio
External links
- Frank Gerstle at IMDb