Norbert Schiller

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Known For

Acting

Born

1899-11-24

Place of Birth

Wien, Austria

Norbert Schiller

Biography

Norbert Schiller, Born in Vienna, Austria on November 24, 1899, Norbert Schiller embarked on a successful acting career that spanned across continents and mediums. Schiller's early life is shrouded in some mystery. We know he was born in Vienna and entered the world of acting at a young age, captivating audiences with his natural stage presence and expressive voice. He honed his skills in the vibrant Viennese theater scene, eventually graduating to prominent roles in both Austria and Germany. The allure of Hollywood beckoned in the 1920s, leading Schiller to relocate to Los Angeles and pursue opportunities in American film. He quickly found success, appearing in numerous films throughout the silent and early sound eras. His versatility allowed him to portray a wide range of characters, from charming heroes to cunning villains, captivating audiences with his nuanced performances. Schiller's career continued to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. He divided his time between film and television, appearing in popular shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." He also continued to work in theater, both on Broadway and in regional productions.

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Acting History

1979
Tales from the Vienna Woods as Rittmeister
1978
End of the Game as Dr. Hungertobel
1977
The World's Greatest Lover as Captain
1976
Dynasty as Ernst Schmidt
1975
The Man in the Glass Booth as Dr. Schmidt
1974
Young Frankenstein as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man as Porter
1974
Nightmare as Albert
1973
Kojak as Mr. Polichek
1970
The Odd Couple as Dr. Burger
1969
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1968
It Takes a Thief as Ludwig Drucker
1967
Mannix as Rolf Passauer
1967
The Second Hundred Years as Rudy
1966
Mission: Impossible as Lauchek
1966
The Monkees as Prof. Milo Schnitzler
1966
Torn Curtain as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
1965
The F.B.I. as Honus Smid
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Max
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Baker
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Farmer
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Verlaine
1965
Hogan's Heroes as Hans (uncredited)
1965
Please Don't Eat the Daisies as Professor Weisbardt
1965
Morituri as Steward
1964
36 Hours as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
1964
12 O'Clock High as Clioche
1962
Hitler as Jodrg Schönberg
1961
Judgment at Nuremberg as Waiter (uncredited)
1961
Operation Eichmann as Uri Goldmann
1960
In the Presence of Mine Enemies as Second Councilman
1959
The Twilight Zone as Committee Member (uncredited)
1959
The Third Man as Train Conductor
1959
The Troubleshooters as Gunga Din
1959
The Blue Angel as Landlord (uncredited)
1959
One Step Beyond as Albert Breitner
1958
77 Sunset Strip as Dieter
1958
77 Sunset Strip as Father Cyna
1958
Frankenstein 1970 as Shuter
1958
The Return of Dracula as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
1958
The Young Lions as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
1958
Outcasts of the City as Doctor
1957
Witness for the Prosecution as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
1957
The Girl in the Kremlin as Ivan Brubof
1956
The Man Called X
1955
Kismet as Beggar (uncredited)
1955
Screen Director's Playhouse as Old Man
1955
Gunsmoke as Franz Beltzer
1955
The Racers as Dehlgreen
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Clerk
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Captain Schelle
1952
Four Star Playhouse
1951
The Thing from Another World as Dr. Lorenz
1949
Thieves' Highway as Mr. Polansky
1948
Sealed Verdict as Slava Rodal
1948
Berlin Express as Saxophone Player
1947
The Exile as Messenger (uncredited)
1947
Riff-Raff as Henchman (uncredited)
1947
Sinbad the Sailor as Timekeeper (uncredited)
1941
Underground as Blind News Vendor
1940
Escape to Glory as Submarine First Officer
1939
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Saturn (uncredited)