Harry Gerstad

Personal Info

Known For Editor

Gender Male

Birthday 1909-06-11

Deathday 2002-07-17 (93 years old)

Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA

Harry Gerstad

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.

Known For

Editor

1975
Framed

as Editor

1973
Walking Tall

as Editor

1972
Ben

as Editor

1971
Big Jake

as Editor

1970
Cover Me Babe

as Editor

1969
Hard Contract

as Editor

1967
The War Wagon

as Editor

1962
1962
The Magic Sword

as Supervising Editor

1960
Freckles

as Editor

1960
Aftermath

as Editor

1959
1959
The Alligator People

as Supervising Film Editor

1958
Frontier Gun

as Editor

1953
Combat Squad

as Editor

1953
The Juggler

as Editor

1952
High Noon

as Supervising Film Editor

1952
My Six Convicts

as Supervising Editor

1952
Eight Iron Men

as Supervising Editor

1951
1950
The Men

as Editor

1950
Rocketship X-M

as Editor

1950
Gun Crazy

as Editor

1950
1949
1949
Champion

as Editor

1948
Unknown Island

as Editor

1947
Crossfire

as Editor

1947
1946
1946

Director

1960
13 Fighting Men

as Director

1955
Highway Patrol

as Director

1952