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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Killers from Space1954-01-23Dr. Curt Kruger
Vice Raid1959-12-01Capt. William Brennan
The Wasp Woman1959-10-30Les Hellman
The Neanderthal Man1953-06-19Mr. Wheeler, hunter
Autumn Leaves1956-08-01Mr. Ramsey
Monstrosity1963-09-01Dr. Otto Frank
Gang Busters1955-06-17Det. Fuller
D.O.A.1949-12-23Dr. MacDonald
The River’s Edge1957-04-11Harry Castleton
Tight Spot1955-03-19Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
I, Mobster1959-02-01District Attorney
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake1959-11-13Det. Lee Coulter
Hell on Wheels1967-09-01Ben
Inside the Mafia1959-09-01Julie
Ambush at Cimarron Pass1958-03-01Capt. Sam Precott
You Never Can Tell1951-09-23Detective
Young Dillinger1965-04-28Watchman
13 West Street1962-02-23Mr. Johnson
The Steel Jungle1956-03-10Kadinski
The Nun and the Sergeant1962-01-01Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
Beloved Infidel1959-11-17Frank (uncredited)
The Quick Gun1964-04-01George Keely
The Magnetic Monster1953-02-18Col. Willis
The Christine Jorgensen Story1970-10-29Reporter at Airport
The Bamboo Saucer1968-10-23Technician at Radio (uncredited)
The Silencers1966-02-18Frazer
The Wild Angels1966-07-20Hospital Policeman
Young Man with Ideas1952-05-02Bill Collector (uncredited)
No Down Payment1957-10-30
The Proud Ones1956-05-15Tim (uncredited)
The Blue Veil1951-10-26Doctor (Uncredited)
Magnificent Roughnecks1956-07-22Chuck Evans
Under Fire1957-09-23Col. Dundee
Shock Corridor1963-09-25Police Lieutenant
I Cover the Underworld1955-05-19Dum-Dum Wilson
Vicki1953-10-05Detective (uncredited)
The Next Voice You Hear…1950-06-29Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
The Killer is Loose1956-02-03Holdup Man (uncredited)
The Unknown Man1951-11-09
Murderers’ Row1966-12-20Furnas (uncredited)
Kid Galahad1962-11-29Romero’s Manager (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful1952-12-25Gabby