Stefan Gierasch: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 1957–2003
- box office
- $135M
- Born
- February 5, 1926
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1951-2009
- Spouses
- Hedy Sontag
- Children
- 3
The Best Stefan Gierasch Movies
The films of Stefan Gierasch that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Silver Streak (1976) leads with $51.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $51.1M Silver Streak 1976 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $30.4M The Champ 1979 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $17.4M Murder in the First 1995 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $15.7M High Plains Drifter 1973 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $12.9M Perfect 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $5.15M Jack the Bear 1993 · Drama
Stefan Gierasch's Career in Numbers
Stefan Gierasch's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Stefan Gierasch works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Young Don’t Cry (1957) to Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Stefan Gierasch Movies by Decade
- 1950s 2
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 13
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 1
The 1970s were Stefan Gierasch's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Stefan Gierasch Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Mystery 3
- Tv movie 2
- Crime 2
- Western 1
- Thriller 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Comedy 1
- History 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Stefan Gierasch has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of mystery (3).
Stefan Gierasch Career Milestones
- First film
- The Young Don’t Cry 1957
- Biggest box office hit
- Silver Streak $51.1M worldwide
- Newest film
- Legend of the Phantom Rider 2003
Stefan Gierasch Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Stefan Gierasch is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2003
Legend of the Phantom Rider as Nathan · Western - 1999
Starry Night as Professor Beckmore · Drama - 1996
Crime of the Century as Albert Osborn Sr. · Tv movie - 1996
The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play as Zookie the Bookie · Tv movie - 1995 Murder in the First as Warden James Humson · Drama Worldwide box office: $17.4M
- 1993 Jack the Bear as Father-in-Law · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.15M
- 1992
Megaville as Dr. Vogel · Thriller - 1988
Spellbinder as Edgar DeWitt · Drama Worldwide box office: $657K - 1987
The Rosary Murders as Trupiano · Mystery Worldwide box office: $1.73M - 1985 Perfect Drama Worldwide box office: $12.9M
- 1985
My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn as Michael Curtiz · Drama - 1980
Blood Beach as Dr. Dimitrios · Sci-Fi - 1979 The Champ Drama Worldwide box office: $30.4M
- 1978
Tartuffe as Orgon · Comedy - 1977
Blue Sunshine as Lt. Jennings · Mystery Worldwide box office: $197 - 1976
Victory at Entebbe as General Mordecai Gur · History - 1976 Silver Streak Action Worldwide box office: $51.1M
- 1976
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase as Hotel Clerk · Crime - 1975
Cornbread, Earl and Me as Sgt. Danaher · Drama - 1974
Claudine as Sanitation Foreman · Drama - 1973 High Plains Drifter Mystery Worldwide box office: $15.7M
- 1972
The New Centurions as Landlord · Crime - 1972
Jeremiah Johnson Adventure - 1972
What’s Up, Doc? as Fritz · Romance - 1970
The Traveling Executioner as Willy Herzallerliebst · Drama - 1961
The Hustler Drama Worldwide box office: $8.07K - 1960
The Dybbuk as Yonya · Fantasy - 1959
That Kind of Woman as Soldier (uncredited) · Drama - 1957
The Young Don’t Cry as Billy · Drama
Who Is Stefan Gierasch?
Stefan Gierasch was born in New York City, New York, U.S. in 1926. Credited on films since 1957, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Stefan Gierasch (born February 5, 1926) was a renowned American actor known for his extensive film and television career. Natively from New York City, Gierasch decided to pursue his passion in acting and honed his skills at the Actors Studio. His career was incredibly long-standing, beginning in 1951 and lasting until 2009. Over these years, Gierasch made well over 100 screen appearances, primarily in American television. Gierasch's repertoire was vast and diverse; he participated in various genres and roles, leaving his stamp in countless memorable performances.
In the mid-1960s, Gierasch was associated with the Trinity Square Players in Rhode Island. He contributed to dozens of films such as 'The Hustler', 'What's Up, Doc?', 'Carrie' and 'Perfect', among many others. Gierasch was also featured in movies 'Junior' with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, and in 'Murder in the First'. His television contributions spanned across popular classics like 'Kung Fu', 'MAS*H', 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', and 'ER'. Tragically, this gifted actor passed away at his home from a stroke in 2014, but his legacy and contributions to the film and television industry continue to live on.
Who Stefan Gierasch Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Stefan Gierasch shares the most films with. Stacy Keach comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Austin Pendleton (2).
Stefan Gierasch: Questions & Answers
How many movies Stefan Gierasch has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Stefan Gierasch been in?
Stefan Gierasch is credited on 29 films, from 1957 to 2003. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Stefan Gierasch's highest-grossing movie?
Silver Streak (1976) is Stefan Gierasch's biggest box office hit, with $51.1M worldwide, ahead of The Champ (1979) ($30.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Stefan Gierasch's movies have made $135M.
Stefan Gierasch's biggest hits What is Stefan Gierasch's newest movie?
The most recent film on Stefan Gierasch's filmography is Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003), in the role of Nathan.
Who does Stefan Gierasch work with most often?
Stefan Gierasch shares the most films with Stacy Keach (2 films), Austin Pendleton (2 films) and George C. Scott (2 films).
The Best Stefan Gierasch Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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