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](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/94225-the-christine-jorgensen-story.jpg)
The Christine Jorgensen Story (1970)
Movie
Congressman
![San Francisco International](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/82786-san-francisco-international.jpg)
San Francisco International (1970)
Movie
Technician at Radio (uncredited)
![The Bamboo Saucer](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/46970-the-bamboo-saucer.jpg)
The Bamboo Saucer (1968)
Movie
Raseem
![Arabian Knights](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/310855-arabian-knights.jpg)
Arabian Knights (1968)
TV
Col. Middleton
![A Bell for Adano](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/921382-a-bell-for-adano.jpg)
A Bell for Adano (1967)
Movie
Eddie Burns
![Ironside](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/25235-ironside.jpg)
Ironside (1967)
TV
6
Albert Marks
![Dragnet](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/55148-dragnet.jpg)
Dragnet (1967)
TV
Furnas (uncredited)
![Murderers' Row](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/4009-murderers-row.jpg)
Murderers' Row (1966)
Movie
3.78
Mel Hurk
![The Green Hornet](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/183689-the-green-hornet.jpg)
The Green Hornet (1966)
TV
Hospital Policeman
![The Wild Angels](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/40019-the-wild-angels.jpg)
The Wild Angels (1966)
Movie
Director
![Honey West](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/21649-honey-west.jpg)
Honey West (1965)
TV
6
Gen. Aloysius Barton
![Hogan's Heroes](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/21714-hogan-s-heroes.jpg)
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
TV
Watchman
![Young Dillinger](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/84138-young-dillinger.jpg)
Young Dillinger (1965)
Movie
George Keely
![The Quick Gun](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/78269-the-quick-gun.jpg)
The Quick Gun (1964)
Movie
Police Lieutenant
![Shock Corridor](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/8628-shock-corridor.jpg)
Shock Corridor (1963)
Movie
2
Dr. Frank
![Monstrosity](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/140721-monstrosity.jpg)
Monstrosity (1963)
Movie
Romero's Manager (uncredited)
![Kid Galahad](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/23091-kid-galahad.jpg)
Kid Galahad (1962)
Movie
Mr. Johnson
![13 West Street](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/51907-13-west-street.jpg)
13 West Street (1962)
Movie
Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
![The Nun and the Sergeant](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/93258-the-nun-and-the-sergeant.jpg)
The Nun and the Sergeant (1962)
Movie
Capt. William Brennan
![Vice Raid](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139693-vice-raid.jpg)
Vice Raid (1959)
Movie
6
Frank (uncredited)
![Beloved Infidel](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/39486-beloved-infidel.jpg)
Beloved Infidel (1959)
Movie
Det. Lee Coulter
![The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/118213-the-four-skulls-of-jonathan-drake.jpg)
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959)
Movie
Les Hellman
![The Wasp Woman](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/21491-the-wasp-woman.jpg)
The Wasp Woman (1959)
Movie
District Attorney
![I, Mobster](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/62781-i-mobster.jpg)
I, Mobster (1959)
Movie
Member of Senate Investigating Committee (uncredited)
![Destination Space](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/126206-destination-space.jpg)
Destination Space (1959)
Movie
Capt. Boardman
![Submarine Seahawk](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139439-submarine-seahawk.jpg)
Submarine Seahawk (1958)
Movie
Connors / Dunnock
![Union Pacific](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/823010-union-pacific.jpg)
Union Pacific (1958)
TV
Capt. Sam Precott
![Ambush at Cimarron Pass](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/29824-ambush-at-cimarron-pass.jpg)
Ambush at Cimarron Pass (1958)
Movie
Col. Dundee
![Under Fire](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/139173-under-fire.jpg)
Under Fire (1957)
Movie
Sgt. Steve Toland
![Perry Mason](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11530-perry-mason.jpg)
Perry Mason (1957)
TV
4.33
Harry Castleton
![The River's Edge](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/36240-the-river-s-edge.jpg)
The River's Edge (1957)
Movie
Mr. Ramsey
![Autumn Leaves](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/22870-autumn-leaves.jpg)
Autumn Leaves (1956)
Movie
Chuck Evans
![Magnificent Roughnecks](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/62374-magnificent-roughnecks.jpg)
Magnificent Roughnecks (1956)
Movie
Tim (uncredited)
![The Proud Ones](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/10545-the-proud-ones.jpg)
The Proud Ones (1956)
Movie
Kadinski
![The Steel Jungle](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/88834-the-steel-jungle.jpg)
The Steel Jungle (1956)
Movie
Holdup Man (uncredited)
![The Killer is Loose](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/69983-the-killer-is-loose.jpg)
The Killer is Loose (1956)
Movie
Rocket Ship Crew
![Man and the Moon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/231565-man-and-the-moon.jpg)
Man and the Moon (1955)
Movie
Police Sgt. Mack
![Alfred Hitchcock Presents](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11532-alfred-hitchcock-presents.jpg)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
TV
4.75
Det. Fuller
![Gang Busters](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/158395-gang-busters.jpg)
Gang Busters (1955)
Movie
Robbery Suspect (uncredited)
![5 Against the House](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/75909-5-against-the-house.jpg)
5 Against the House (1955)
Movie
Dum-Dum Wilson
![I Cover the Underworld](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/38658-i-cover-the-underworld.jpg)
I Cover the Underworld (1955)
Movie
Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
![Tight Spot](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/72474-tight-spot.jpg)
Tight Spot (1955)
Movie
Dr. Curt Kruger
![Killers from Space](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/103850-killers-from-space.jpg)
Killers from Space (1954)
Movie
Detective (uncredited)
![Vicki](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/75736-vicki.jpg)
Vicki (1953)
Movie
Danny’s Publicity Man
![The Danny Thomas Show](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/138111-the-danny-thomas-show.jpg)
The Danny Thomas Show (1953)
TV
2
Mr. Wheeler, hunter
![The Neanderthal Man](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/14541-the-neanderthal-man.jpg)
The Neanderthal Man (1953)
Movie
4
Col. Willis
![The Magnetic Monster](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/121781-the-magnetic-monster.jpg)
The Magnetic Monster (1953)
Movie
Gabby Agent at the Party (uncredited)
![The Bad and the Beautiful](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/22693-the-bad-and-the-beautiful.jpg)
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
Movie
7
Mr. Braun / Tender
![Four Star Playhouse](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
TV
Bill Collector (uncredited)
![Young Man with Ideas](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/77687-young-man-with-ideas.jpg)
Young Man with Ideas (1952)
Movie
Det. Fuller / Little Duke Lukini
![Gang Busters](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Gang Busters (1952)
TV
Doctor (Uncredited)
![The Blue Veil](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/83361-the-blue-veil.jpg)
The Blue Veil (1951)
Movie
Helicopter Pilot / Indian #1
![I Love Lucy](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/11527-i-love-lucy.jpg)
I Love Lucy (1951)
TV
7.33
Detective
![You Never Can Tell](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/96874-you-never-can-tell.jpg)
You Never Can Tell (1951)
Movie
Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
![The Next Voice You Hear...](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/44004-the-next-voice-you-hear.jpg)
The Next Voice You Hear... (1950)
Movie
Dr. MacDonald
![D.O.A.](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/8934-d-o-a.jpg)
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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