Biography
Francis M. Gerstle (September 27, 1915 – February 23, 1970) was an American character actor who appeared in supporting roles in numerous films, radio programs and TV shows following World War II. Gerstle's 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 Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. He portrayed a highway patrolman on Highway Patrol, in an episode known as Father Thief. His final appearance was in the episode San Francisco International in San Francisco International Airport which aired on September 29, 1970.
Filmography
all 64
Movies 49
TV Shows 15
Director 1
Reporter at Airport
The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970)
Movie
Congressman
San Francisco International (1970)
Movie
Technician at Radio (uncredited)
The Bamboo Saucer (1968)
Movie
Raseem
Arabian Knights (1968)
TV
Col. Middleton
A Bell for Adano (1967)
Movie
Ben
Hell on Wheels (1967)
Movie
Eddie Burns
Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Albert Marks
Dragnet (1967)
TV
Furnas (uncredited)
Murderers' Row (1966)
Movie
3.78
Mel Hurk
The Green Hornet (1966)
TV
Hospital Policeman
The Wild Angels (1966)
Movie
Frazer
The Silencers (1966)
Movie
4.5
Director
Honey West (1965)
TV
6
Gen. Aloysius Barton
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
TV
Watchman
Young Dillinger (1965)
Movie
George Keely
The Quick Gun (1964)
Movie
Police Lieutenant
Shock Corridor (1963)
Movie
2
Dr. Frank
Monstrosity (1963)
Movie
Romero's Manager (uncredited)
Kid Galahad (1962)
Movie
Mr. Johnson
13 West Street (1962)
Movie
Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
The Nun and the Sergeant (1962)
Movie
Dirksen
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
TV
6
Capt. William Brennan
Vice Raid (1959)
Movie
6
Frank (uncredited)
Beloved Infidel (1959)
Movie
Det. Lee Coulter
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959)
Movie
Les Hellman
The Wasp Woman (1959)
Movie
Julie
Inside the Mafia (1959)
Movie
District Attorney
I, Mobster (1959)
Movie
Member of Senate Investigating Committee (uncredited)
Destination Space (1959)
Movie
Capt. Boardman
Submarine Seahawk (1958)
Movie
Jan
Man with a Camera (1958)
TV
Connors / Dunnock
Union Pacific (1958)
TV
Capt. Sam Precott
Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958)
Movie
No Down Payment (1957)
Movie
Col. Dundee
Under Fire (1957)
Movie
Sgt. Steve Toland
Perry Mason (1957)
TV
4.33
Harry Castleton
The River's Edge (1957)
Movie
Mr. Ramsey
Autumn Leaves (1956)
Movie
Chuck Evans
Magnificent Roughnecks (1956)
Movie
Tim (uncredited)
The Proud Ones (1956)
Movie
Kadinski
The Steel Jungle (1956)
Movie
Holdup Man (uncredited)
The Killer is Loose (1956)
Movie
Rocket Ship Crew
Man and the Moon (1955)
Movie
Police Sgt. Mack
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
TV
4.75
Det. Fuller
Gang Busters (1955)
Movie
Robbery Suspect (uncredited)
5 Against the House (1955)
Movie
Dum-Dum Wilson
I Cover the Underworld (1955)
Movie
Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
Tight Spot (1955)
Movie
Drum Beat (1954)
Movie
5.6
Dr. Curt Kruger
Killers from Space (1954)
Movie
Detective (uncredited)
Vicki (1953)
Movie
Danny’s Publicity Man
The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
TV
2
Mr. Wheeler, hunter
The Neanderthal Man (1953)
Movie
4
Col. Willis
The Magnetic Monster (1953)
Movie
Gabby Agent at the Party (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Movie
7
Mr. Braun / Tender
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
TV
Bill Collector (uncredited)
Young Man with Ideas (1952)
Movie
Det. Fuller / Little Duke Lukini
Gang Busters (1952)
TV
The Unknown Man (1951)
Movie
Doctor (Uncredited)
The Blue Veil (1951)
Movie
Helicopter Pilot / Indian #1
I Love Lucy (1951)
TV
7.33
Detective
You Never Can Tell (1951)
Movie
Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
The Next Voice You Hear... (1950)
Movie
Dr. MacDonald
D.O.A. (1949)
Movie
1
Ratings
Average 5.64
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1915-09-27
Deathday1970-02-23 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsFrank Gerstel, Francis M. Gerstle
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