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Frank Gerstle
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Frank Gerstle

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1915 – 1970 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1949–1970

Frank Gerstle, an actor active in the 1950s, made a significant impact in the realm of cult cinema with his roles in films like The Wasp Woman (1959) and Killers from Space (1954). Known for his versatile performances, Gerstle navigated the gritty landscapes of exploitation and science fiction, contributing to the unique flavor of the genre. His work in D.O.A. (1950) and Vice Raid (1959) further solidified his presence in the cult film conversation, showcasing his ability to embody complex characters in thrilling narratives.

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I, Mobster

I, Mobster

1959 ★ 7.0
as District Attorney

The rise and fall of gang lord Joe Sante. A crime boss appears before a Senate subcommittee. A flashbacks tell his story.

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The Wasp Woman (1959) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Wasp Woman
1959 · ★4.8
The Wild Angels (1966) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Wild Angels
1966 · ★5.8
Slightly Scarlet (1956) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Slightly Scarlet
1956 · ★6.1
D.O.A. (1950) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
D.O.A.
1950 · ★6.9
The Bamboo Saucer (1968) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Bamboo Saucer
1968 · ★5.4
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake
1959 · ★5.8
Vice Raid (1959) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Vice Raid
1959 · ★5.5
Monstrosity (1963) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Monstrosity
1963 · ★3.0
The Neanderthal Man (1953) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Neanderthal Man
1953 · ★4.4
Killers from Space (1954) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
Killers from Space
1954 · ★3.5
If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
1968 · ★6.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952
Shock Corridor (1963)
Shock Corridor
1963
I Love Lucy (1951)
I Love Lucy
1951
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
D.O.A. (1949)
D.O.A.
1949
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
Hogan's Heroes
1965

Filmography

75 credits
1970s 2 credits
1970
San Francisco International as Congressman
Movie ★ 4.3
1970
The Christine Jorgensen Story as Reporter at Airport
Movie ★ 3.9
1960s 22 credits
1968
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!● as Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.6
1968
The Bamboo Saucer● as Technician at Radio (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1967
A Bell for Adano as Col. Middleton
Movie
1967
Hell on Wheels as Ben
Movie ★ 4.4
1967
Dragnet as Albert Marks
TV ★ 7.0
1967
Ironside as Eddie Burns
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Murderers' Row as Furnas (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1966
The Silencers as Frazer
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
The Wild Angels● as Hospital Policeman
Movie ★ 5.5
1966
The Green Hornet as Mel Hurk
TV ★ 7.3
1965
Young Dillinger as Watchman
Movie ★ 7.3
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Gen. Aloysius Barton
TV ★ 7.6
1965
Honey West as Director
TV ★ 7.2
1964
The Quick Gun as George Keely
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as Driver
TV ★ 7.1
1963
Shock Corridor as Police Lieutenant
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
Monstrosity● as Dr. Otto Frank
Movie ★ 3.5
1963
Tell Me Not In Mournful Numbers
Movie ★ 10.0
1962
13 West Street as Mr. Johnson
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
Kid Galahad as Romero's Manager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1962
The Nun and the Sergeant as Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
Movie ★ 5.0
1960
The Andy Griffith Show as Dirksen
TV ★ 7.6
1950s 50 credits
1959
The Wasp Woman● as Les Hellman
Movie ★ 4.5
1959
Vice Raid● as Capt. William Brennan
Movie ★ 6.2
1959
I, Mobster● as District Attorney
Movie ★ 6.6
1959
The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake● as Det. Lee Coulter
Movie ★ 6.0
1959
Inside the Mafia as Julie
Movie ★ 5.8
1959
Destination Space as Member of Senate Investigating Committee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.7
1959
Beloved Infidel as Frank (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
Ambush at Cimarron Pass as Capt. Sam Precott
Movie ★ 5.5
1958
Submarine Seahawk as Capt. Boardman
Movie ★ 5.1
1958
Man with a Camera as Jan
TV ★ 5.5
1957
The River's Edge as Harry Castleton
Movie ★ 6.1
1957
No Down Payment
Movie ★ 6.4
1957
Under Fire as Col. Dundee
Movie ★ 7.5
1957
Perry Mason as Sgt. Steve Toland
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Wagon Train as Chris Grimes
TV ★ 6.6
1956
Autumn Leaves as Mr. Ramsey
Movie ★ 7.0
1956
The Killer Is Loose as Holdup Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
The Steel Jungle as Kadinski
Movie ★ 5.6
1956
Slightly Scarlet●
Movie ★ 6.3
1956
The Proud Ones as Tim (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1956
Magnificent Roughnecks as Chuck Evans
Movie ★ 10.0
1955
I Cover the Underworld as Dum-Dum Wilson
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
Gang Busters as Det. Fuller
Movie ★ 5.8
1955
Tight Spot as Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1955
5 Against the House as Robbery Suspect (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
It's Always Fair Weather as Mug (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Man and the Moon as Rocket Ship Crew
Movie ★ 8.0
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Police Sgt. Mack
TV ★ 7.8
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Whitey Rupp
TV ★ 6.8
1954
Killers from Space● as Dr. Curt Kruger
Movie ★ 3.8
1954
Drum Beat as Grant's Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1954
The Long, Long Trailer as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
Studio 57
TV ★ 8.0
1953
The Neanderthal Man● as Mr. Wheeler, hunter
Movie ★ 4.3
1953
Vicki as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
The Magnetic Monster as Col. Willis
Movie ★ 5.6
1953
The Danny Thomas Show as Danny’s Publicity Man
TV ★ 6.2
1952
The Bad and the Beautiful as Gabby Agent at the Party (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1952
Blackhawk as Dawson [Chs. 7-8]
Movie ★ 6.2
1952
Young Man with Ideas as Bill Collector (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Tender
TV ★ 6.8
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Mr. Braun
TV ★ 6.8
1951
You Never Can Tell as Detective
Movie ★ 7.1
1951
The Unknown Man as News Photographer in Bucknor's Office (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1951
The Blue Veil as Doctor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
I Love Lucy as Helicopter Pilot
TV ★ 7.9
1951
I Love Lucy as Indian #1
TV ★ 7.9
1950
The Next Voice You Hear... as Plant Worker in Locker Room (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1950
Outside the Wall as Stick-Up Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
The Jack Benny Program as Lockup Policeman
TV ★ 7.8
1940s 1 credit
1949
D.O.A.● as Dr. MacDonald
Movie ★ 6.9