Biography
Harry Gerstad was an American film editor and director, celebrated for his work on several classic films. He began his career in the 1930s, working as an assistant editor before becoming a full editor. Gerstad won two Academy Awards for Best Film Editing for Champion (1949) and High Noon (1952). His editing was noted for its precision and ability to enhance narrative tension. In the 1960s, Gerstad transitioned to television, directing episodes of series such as The Adventures of Superman. His contributions to both film and television showcased his versatility and dedication to the craft of editing and directing.
Filmography
all 46
Movies 44
Director 3
TV Shows 2
Editor
Framed (1975)
Movie
Editor
Ben (1972)
Movie
2.4
Editor
Big Jake (1971)
Movie
6
Editor
Batman (1966)
Movie
6.75
Supervising Editor
The Magic Sword (1962)
Movie
Editor
Freckles (1960)
Movie
Editor
Aftermath (1960)
Movie
Director
13 Fighting Men (1960)
Movie
Editor
The Rookie (1959)
Movie
Editor / Supervising Film Editor
The Alligator People (1959)
Movie
9
Editor
Frontier Gun (1958)
Movie
Director
Highway Patrol (1955)
TV
Editor
Combat Squad (1953)
Movie
Editor
The Juggler (1953)
Movie
Supervising Editor
Eight Iron Men (1952)
Movie
Director
Adventures of Superman (1952)
TV
Supervising Film Editor
High Noon (1952)
Movie
4.44
Supervising Editor
My Six Convicts (1952)
Movie
Editor
The Men (1950)
Movie
Editor
Champion (1949)
Movie
Editor
Crossfire (1947)
Movie
Information
Known ForEditing
GenderMale
Birthday1909-06-11
Deathday2002-07-17 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Film Editing
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