Francis M. Gerstle (September 27, 1915 – February 23, 1970)[1] was an American actor, well known for his performances in a series of science-fiction films.[citation needed]
Gerstle was born in New York City. He appeared in 60 films between 1950 and 1970, 110 television series and programs between 1951 and 1970.[citation needed] 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 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.
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Gerstle died of cancer in Santa Monica on February 23, 1970, at age 54.[1]
- D.O.A. (1949) – Dr. MacDonald
- Outside the Wall (1950) – Stick-Up Man (uncredited)
- My Friend Irma Goes West (1950) – Doctor (uncredited)
- The Next Voice You Hear… (1950) – Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
- A Life of Her Own (1950) – Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
- Three Guys Named Mike (1951) – Joe Allison – Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
- I Was a Communist for the FBI (1951) – Tom Cvetic (uncredited)
- Strictly Dishonorable (1951) – Charlie – Dempsey’s Photographer (uncredited)
- Little Egypt (1951) – Globe Reporter (uncredited)
- You Can Never Tell (1951) – Detective
- The Blue Veil (1951) – Doctor (uncredited)
- The Unknown Man (1951) – News Photographer in Bucknor’s Office (uncredited)
- Young Man with Ideas (1952) – Bill Collector (uncredited)
- Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom (1952, Serial) – Dawson – New Fuel Demonstrator [Chs. 7-8] (uncredited)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) – Gabby Agent at Party (uncredited)
- Above and Beyond (1952) – SSgt. Wilson (uncredited)
- The Magnetic Monster (1953) – Col. Willis
- Call Me Madam (1953) – Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
- The Lady Wants Mink (1953) – Frank – Office Worker (uncredited)
- The Glory Brigade (1953) – Maj. Sauer (uncredited)
- The Neanderthal Man (1953) – Mr. Wheeler – Hunter
- Vicki (1953) – Detective (uncredited)
- Killers from Space (1954) – Dr. Curt Kruger
- The Long, Long Trailer (1954) – Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Drum Beat (1954) – Grant’s Officer (uncredited)
- Tight Spot (1955) – Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
- I Cover the Underworld (1955) – Dum-Dum Wilson
- 5 Against the House (1955) – Robbery Suspect (uncredited)
- It’s Always Fair Weather (1955) – Mug (uncredited)
- The McConnell Story (1955) – American Soldier in Korea (uncredited)
- Slightly Scarlet (1956) – Detective Lt. Dave Dietz (uncredited)
- The Killer Is Loose (1956) – Holdup Man (uncredited)
- The Steel Jungle (1956) – Kadinski
- The Proud Ones (1956) – Tim (uncredited)
- Autumn Leaves (1956) – Ramsey
- Magnificent Roughnecks (1956) – Chuck Evans
- Between Heaven and Hell (1956) – Col. Miles (uncredited)
- Top Secret Affair (1957) – Sgt. Kruger
- The River’s Edge (1957) – Harry Castleton
- Under Fire (1957) – Col. Dundee
- No Down Payment (1957) – Verdun (uncredited)
- Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958) – Capt. Sam Prescott
- Onionhead (1958) – Officer at Inquiry (uncredited)
- Submarine Seahawk (1958) – Capt. Boardman
- I Mobster (1959) – District Attorney
- Inside the Mafia (1959) – Julie – the killer
- The Wasp Woman (1959) – Les Hellman
- The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) – Lee Coulter
- Beloved Infidel (1959) – Frank – Reporter (uncredited)
- Vice Raid (1959) – Capt. William Brennan
- Hell to Eternity (1960) – Drunken Officer (uncredited)
- A Thunder of Drums (1961) – Trooper Drortmander (uncredited)
- The Nun and the Sergeant (1962) – Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
- 13 West Street (1962) – Mr. Johnson
- Kid Galahad (1962) – Romero’s Manager (uncredited)
- Shock Corridor (1963) – Lt. Kane
- Monstrosity (1963) – Dr. Frank
- The Quick Gun (1964) – George Keely
- Young Dillinger (1965) – Watchman
- Marriage on the Rocks (1965) – Assistant (uncredited)
- The Silencers (1966) – Frazer
- The Wild Angels (1966) – Hospital Policeman
- Murderers’ Row (1966) – Furnas (uncredited)
- Hell on Wheels (1967) – Ben
- If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968) – Sergeant
- Bullitt (1968) – (voice, uncredited)
- The Bamboo Saucer (1968) – Technician at Radio (uncredited)
- The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970) – Newspaper Reporter at Airport
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