Norbert Schiller

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

Acting credits 56

YearTitleRole
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)
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