Background
Gister, Earle Robert was born on March 30, 1934 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Benjamin Leo and Violet (Terss) Gister.
university dean acting teacher
Gister, Earle Robert was born on March 30, 1934 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Benjamin Leo and Violet (Terss) Gister.
Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, 1956.
Assistant to head department drama Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 1962—1964. Head, 1965; director Leonard Davis Center for Performing Arts, City College of New York, New York City, 1975—1980. Associate dean Yale School Drama, New Haven, since 1980.
Member League Professional Theatre Training Programs (vice president since 1985).
Married Doris Glynda Oglesby. Children: Carey, Brian, Andrew.