Norbert Schiller
Known for Acting · 56 credits
- Born
- 1899-11-24
- Died
- 1988-01-08
- Place of birth
- Wien, Austria
- Also known as
- Norbert Shiller
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.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
Mission: Impossible
1966
as Lauchek
Mannix
1967
as Rolf Passauer
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Max / Verlaine / Hans (uncredited) / Baker / Farmer
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Committee Member (uncredited)
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Porter
The F.B.I.
1965
as Honus Smid
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Clerk / Captain Schelle
Gunsmoke
1955
as Franz Beltzer
Kojak
1973
as Mr. Polichek
The Monkees
1966
as Schnitzler
One Step Beyond
1959
as Albert Breitner
77 Sunset Strip
1958
as Father Cyna / Dieter
The Odd Couple
1970
as Dr. Burger
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
12 O'Clock High
1964
as Clioche
It Takes a Thief
1968
as Ludwig Drucker
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
as Old Man
The Third Man
1959
as Train Conductor
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
1965
as Professor Weisbardt
The Second Hundred Years
1967
as Rudy
The Man Called X
1956
The Troubleshooters
1959
as Gunga Din
Movies (34)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
Young Frankenstein
1974
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Torn Curtain
1966
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
as Saturn (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Waiter (uncredited)
36 Hours
1964
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Kismet
1955
as Beggar (uncredited)
The Racers
1955
as Dehlgreen
Morituri
1965
as Steward
The Thing from Another World
1951
as Dr. Lorenz
Riff-Raff
1947
as Henchman (uncredited)
Thieves' Highway
1949
as Mr. Polansky
The Young Lions
1958
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
The Blue Angel
1959
as Landlord (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor
1947
as Timekeeper (uncredited)
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Captain
End of the Game
1978
as Dr. Hungertobel
Berlin Express
1948
as Saxophone Player
Underground
1941
as Blind News Vendor
Sealed Verdict
1948
as Slava Rodal
The Man in the Glass Booth
1975
as Dr. Schmidt
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
Hitler
1962
as Jodrg Schönberg
Frankenstein 1970
1958
as Shuter
Operation Eichmann
1961
as Uri Goldmann
Dynasty
1976
as Ernst Schmidt
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960
as Second Councilman
Nightmare
1974
as Albert
The Exile
1947
as Messenger (uncredited)
The Return of Dracula
1958
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
Tales from the Vienna Woods
1979
as Rittmeister
Outcasts of the City
1958
as Doctor
Escape to Glory
1940
as Submarine First Officer
The Girl in the Kremlin
1957
as Ivan Brubof
About Norbert Schiller
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, lead… With 56 credits spanning from 1939 to 1979, Norbert Schiller has appeared in 34 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Norbert Schiller Movies
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
- Young Frankenstein (1974) — as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
- Torn Curtain (1966) — as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) — as Saturn (uncredited)
- Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) — as Waiter (uncredited)
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