Personal Info
Known For
Editing
Gender
Male
June 11, 1909
Died
July 17, 2002 (93 years old)
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
Crew

Framed
Editor
1975

Walking Tall
Editor
1973

Ben
Editor
1972

Big Jake
Editor
1971

Hard Contract
Editor
1969

The War Wagon
Editor
1967

The Magic Sword
Supervising Editor
1962

Walk on the Wild Side
Editor
1962

The Alligator People
Editor, Supervising Film Editor
1959

The Juggler
Editor
1953

Adventures of Superman
Director
1952

High Noon
Supervising Film Editor
1952


