Stefan Gierasch

Stefan Gierasch

Deceased · Born: Feb 5, 1926 · Died: Sep 6, 2014

Personal Details

BornFeb 5, 1926 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Hedy Sontag

    ( Dec 23, 1981 to Sep 6, 2014 )
  • Jane Elizabeth Churchman

    ( Nov 6, 1963 to Nov 17, 1978 )
  • Nina Rudman

    ( Mar 1, 1951 to Sep 1, 1958 )

Biography

Stefan Gierasch, a renowned actor of stage and screen, was born on a chilly February 5th, 1926, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. With a career spanning numerous decades, he is perhaps most famously recognized for his roles in the iconic films "Jeremiah Johnson" (1972),"Carrie" (1976),and the witty comedy "What's Up, Doc?" (1972).

Throughout his personal life, Stefan was married to three remarkable women: Hedy Sontag, Jane Elizabeth Churchman, and Nina Rudman. Each of these unions brought joy and fulfillment to his life, despite the challenges that often accompany a career in the entertainment industry.

Sadly, Stefan Gierasch's life came to a close on September 6th, 2014, in the picturesque coastal city of Santa Monica, California, USA. Despite his passing, his remarkable contributions to the world of acting continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans and fellow actors alike.

Career

2004
Cover-Up '62
Cover-Up '62 as Dr. Greenson
1999
Starry Night
Starry Night as Professor Beckmore
1995
Murder in the First
Murder in the First as Warden James Humson
1994
Junior
Junior as Edward Sawyer
1993
Jack the Bear
Jack the Bear as Father-in-Law
Dave
Dave as House Majority Leader
1991
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows as Joshua Collins / Prof. Michael Woodard
1990
Megaville
Megaville as Dr. Vogel
1989
Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal as Dr. Klaus Heimlicher
1988
Spellbinder
Spellbinder as Edgar DeWitt
1987
1985
Perfect
Perfect as Charlie
1981
The Million Dollar Face
The Million Dollar Face as Dr. Sidney Gelson
1980
Blood Beach
Blood Beach as Dr. Dimitrios
Stunts Unlimited
Stunts Unlimited as Axel Kalb
1979
The Champ
The Champ as Charlie Goodman
1978
Tartuffe
Tartuffe as Orgon
1977
Blue Sunshine
Blue Sunshine as Lt. Jennings
1976
Silver Streak
Silver Streak as Professor Schreiner & Johnson
Victory at Entebbe
Victory at Entebbe as General Mordecai Gur
Carrie
Carrie as Mr. Morton
1975
1974
Claudine
Claudine as Sanitation Foreman
1973
High Plains Drifter
High Plains Drifter as Mayor Jason Hobart
1972
1970
The Traveling Executioner
The Traveling Executioner as Willy Herzallerliebst
1961
The Hustler
The Hustler as Preacher
1960
1959
That Kind of Woman
That Kind of Woman as Soldier (uncredited)