Acting
58
Man
Nov 24, 1899
Jan 8, 1988 (88)
Wien, Austria
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, 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.
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Tales from the Vienna Woods | Rittmeister |
| 1978 | End of the Game | Dr. Hungertobel |
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover | Captain |
| 1976 | Dynasty | Ernst Schmidt |
| 1975 | The Man in the Glass Booth | Dr. Schmidt |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Emcee at Frankenstein's Show |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man | Porter |
| 1974 | Nightmare | Albert |
| 1973 | Kojak | Mr. Polichek |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple | Dr. Burger |
| 1969 | Wake Me When the War Is Over | |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief | Ludwig Drucker |
| 1967 | Mannix | Rolf Passauer |
| 1966 | Torn Curtain | Professor Gutman (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible | Lauchek |
| 1966 | The Monkees | Prof. Milo Schnitzler |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Verlaine |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Baker |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Max |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Hans (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Farmer |
| 1965 | Morituri | Steward |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. | Honus Smid |
| 1965 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Professor Weisbardt |
| 1964 | 36 Hours | Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited) |
| 1964 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Little Man [Dr. Ingster] |
| 1964 | 12 O'Clock High | Clioche |
| 1962 | Hitler | Jodrg Schönberg |
| 1961 | Judgment at Nuremberg | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Operation Eichmann | Uri Goldmann |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone | Committee Member (uncredited) |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond | Albert Breitner |
| 1959 | The Blue Angel | Landlord (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Third Man | Train Conductor |
| 1958 | The Young Lions | German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Return of Dracula | Bellack Gordal (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Frankenstein 1970 | Shuter |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip | Father Cyna |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip | Dieter |
| 1958 | Outcasts of the City | Doctor |
| 1957 | Witness for the Prosecution | Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Girl in the Kremlin | Ivan Brubof |
| 1956 | Man Called X | |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke | Franz Beltzer |
| 1955 | Screen Director's Playhouse | Old Man |
| 1955 | The Racers | Dehlgreen |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse | Clerk |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse | Captain Schelle |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse | |
| 1951 | The Thing from Another World | Dr. Lorenz |
| 1949 | Thieves' Highway | Mr. Polansky |
| 1948 | Berlin Express | Saxophone Player |
| 1948 | Sealed Verdict | Slava Rodal |
| 1947 | Riff-Raff | Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Exile | Messenger (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Underground | Blind News Vendor |
| 1940 | Escape to Glory | Submarine First Officer |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Saturn (uncredited) |