Gérard Herter, also known as Gerhard Haerter, Gerard Haerther, Gerald Herter, Gerard Herter, and Gerhard Herter (born in Stuttgart, died 6 February 2007 in Munich) was a German actor of the 1950s and 1960s who played many villains, especially Prussian types, in Spaghetti Westerns. He made his film debut in Caltiki - il mostro immortale in 1959. His last credited appearance was in Ludwig in 1972.