Stefan Gierasch

Born: 5 February 1926
Where: New York

Stefan made his earliest Broadway appearances in comic juvenile roles in Kiss and Tell and A Hatful of Rain.

As he matured, he was given more substantial roles and eventually made his way into features, with his first film appearance as a preacher in 1961'sThe Hustler.

It was nearly ten years before Stefan appeared in another film, after which he continued working steadily throughout the 70s appearing in Silver Streak, Carrie and The Champ.

Subsequent film roles includ Dave, Junior and comedy Jack The Bear with Danny DeVito.