7.9
Movie
Acting
Norbert Schiller
- Born
- Died
- (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- Wien, Austria
- Credits
- 56 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
6.7
Movie
The Thing from Another World
7.3
TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.6
TV
Mission: Impossible
7.5
TV
Hogan's Heroes
7.3
TV
Kojak
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
7.3
Movie
Thieves' Highway
6.7
Movie
Morituri
7.2
TV
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
7.8
TV
The Odd Couple
6.9
TV
Mannix
6.5
TV
The Monkees
5.4
Movie
Frankenstein 1970
5.6
Movie
The World's Greatest Lover
6.2
Movie
The Man in the Glass Booth
7.2
TV
77 Sunset Strip
7.2
TV
It Takes a Thief
Acting credits 56
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Tales from the Vienna Woods Film | Rittmeister |
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover Film | Captain |
| 1976 | Dynasty Film | Ernst Schmidt |
| 1975 | End of the Game Film | Dr. Hungertobel |
| 1975 | The Man in the Glass Booth Film | Dr. Schmidt |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein Film | Emcee at Frankenstein's Show |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man TV | Porter (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Nightmare Film | Albert |
| 1973 | Kojak TV | Mr. Polichek (1 ep) |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple TV | Dr. Burger (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Wake Me When the War Is Over Film | |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief TV | Ludwig Drucker (1 ep) |
| 1967 | Mannix TV | Rolf Passauer (1 ep) |
| 1967 | The Second Hundred Years TV | Rudy (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible TV | Lauchek (1 ep) |
| 1966 | The Monkees TV | Schnitzler (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Torn Curtain Film | Professor Gutman (uncredited) |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. TV | Honus Smid (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes TV | Max, Baker, Farmer, Verlaine, Hans (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies TV | Professor Weisbardt (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Morituri Film | Steward |
| 1964 | 36 Hours Film | Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited) |
| 1964 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. TV | Little Man [Dr. Ingster] (1 ep) |
| 1964 | 12 O'Clock High TV | Clioche (1 ep) |
| 1962 | Hitler Film | Jodrg Schönberg |
| 1961 | Judgment at Nuremberg Film | Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Operation Eichmann Film | Uri Goldmann |
| 1960 | In the Presence of Mine Enemies Film | Second Councilman |
| 1959 | The Third Man TV | Train Conductor (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Committee Member (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Troubleshooters TV | Gunga Din (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Blue Angel Film | Landlord (uncredited) |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond TV | Albert Breitner (1 ep) |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip TV | Dieter, Father Cyna (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Frankenstein 1970 Film | Shuter |
| 1958 | The Return of Dracula Film | Bellack Gordal (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Young Lions Film | German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Outcasts of the City Film | Doctor |
| 1957 | Witness for the Prosecution Film | Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Girl in the Kremlin Film | Ivan Brubof |
| 1956 | The Man Called X TV | (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Kismet Film | Beggar (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Screen Director's Playhouse TV | Old Man (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Franz Beltzer (1 ep) |
| 1955 | The Racers Film | Dehlgreen |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse TV | Clerk, Captain Schelle (1 ep) |
| 1951 | The Thing from Another World Film | Dr. Lorenz |
| 1949 | Thieves' Highway Film | Mr. Polansky |
| 1948 | Sealed Verdict Film | Slava Rodal |
| 1948 | Berlin Express Film | Saxophone Player (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Exile Film | Messenger (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Riff-Raff Film | Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Sinbad the Sailor Film | Timekeeper (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Underground Film | Blind News Vendor |
| 1940 | Escape to Glory Film | Submarine First Officer |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame Film | Saturn (uncredited) |