Frank Gerstle

Frank Gerstle was an American actor who is best known for his roles in D.O.A. (1949), The Neanderthal Man (1953), and 13 West Street (1962). He was born on September 27, 1915, in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on February 23, 1970, in Santa Monica, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Frank Gerstle, whose birth name was Francis M. Gerstle, had a career marked by his tough-looking appearance and ability to play stern characters. He often portrayed roles such as police officers, doctors, and military figures. Gerstle became a familiar face in crime and science fiction films during the 1950s.

Death and Legacy

Frank Gerstle died on February 23, 1970, after battling cancer. His impact on film and television is remembered, particularly for delivering one of the most notable lines in Film Noir as a doctor in D.O.A. His final appearances on television aired shortly after his death, underlining his lasting presence in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Killers from Space 1954-01-23 Dr. Curt Kruger
Vice Raid 1959-12-01 Capt. William Brennan
The Wasp Woman 1959-10-30 Les Hellman
The Neanderthal Man 1953-06-19 Mr. Wheeler, hunter
Autumn Leaves 1956-08-01 Mr. Ramsey
Monstrosity 1963-09-01 Dr. Otto Frank
Gang Busters 1955-06-17 Det. Fuller
D.O.A. 1949-12-23 Dr. MacDonald
The River’s Edge 1957-04-11 Harry Castleton
Tight Spot 1955-03-19 Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
I, Mobster 1959-02-01 District Attorney
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake 1959-11-13 Det. Lee Coulter
Hell on Wheels 1967-09-01 Ben
Inside the Mafia 1959-09-01 Julie
Ambush at Cimarron Pass 1958-03-01 Capt. Sam Precott
You Never Can Tell 1951-09-23 Detective
Young Dillinger 1965-04-28 Watchman
13 West Street 1962-02-23 Mr. Johnson
The Steel Jungle 1956-03-10 Kadinski
The Nun and the Sergeant 1962-01-01 Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
Beloved Infidel 1959-11-17 Frank (uncredited)
The Quick Gun 1964-04-01 George Keely
The Magnetic Monster 1953-02-18 Col. Willis
The Christine Jorgensen Story 1970-10-29 Reporter at Airport
The Bamboo Saucer 1968-10-23 Technician at Radio (uncredited)
The Silencers 1966-02-18 Frazer
The Wild Angels 1966-07-20 Hospital Policeman
Young Man with Ideas 1952-05-02 Bill Collector (uncredited)
No Down Payment 1957-10-30
The Proud Ones 1956-05-15 Tim (uncredited)
The Blue Veil 1951-10-26 Doctor (Uncredited)
Magnificent Roughnecks 1956-07-22 Chuck Evans
Under Fire 1957-09-23 Col. Dundee
Shock Corridor 1963-09-25 Police Lieutenant
I Cover the Underworld 1955-05-19 Dum-Dum Wilson
Vicki 1953-10-05 Detective (uncredited)
The Next Voice You Hear… 1950-06-29 Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
The Killer is Loose 1956-02-03 Holdup Man (uncredited)
The Unknown Man 1951-11-09
Murderers’ Row 1966-12-20 Furnas (uncredited)
Kid Galahad 1962-11-29 Romero’s Manager (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful 1952-12-25 Gabby