
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

Mannix
1967
as Rolf Passauer

Mission: Impossible
1966
as Lauchek

Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Verlaine / Baker / Max / Hans (uncredited) / Farmer

The Twilight Zone
1959
as Committee Member (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Porter
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Clerk / Captain Schelle
TV Shows (22)

Mannix
1967
as Rolf Passauer

Mission: Impossible
1966
as Lauchek

Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Verlaine / Baker / Max / Hans (uncredited) / Farmer

The Twilight Zone
1959
as Committee Member (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Porter
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Clerk / Captain Schelle

The F.B.I.
1965
as Honus Smid

The Monkees
1966
as Schnitzler

Kojak
1973
as Mr. Polichek

Gunsmoke
1955
as Franz Beltzer

The Odd Couple
1970
as Dr. Burger

77 Sunset Strip
1958
as Father Cyna / Dieter

One Step Beyond
1959
as Albert Breitner

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 Troubleshooters
1959
as Gunga Din

The Second Hundred Years
1967
as Rudy

The Man Called X
1956
Movies (34)

Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

Young Frankenstein
1974
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Waiter (uncredited)

Torn Curtain
1966
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
as Saturn (uncredited)

36 Hours
1964
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

The Thing from Another World
1951
as Dr. Lorenz

Kismet
1955
as Beggar (uncredited)

Thieves' Highway
1949
as Mr. Polansky

The Racers
1955
as Dehlgreen

The Young Lions
1958
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

Morituri
1965
as Steward

Sinbad the Sailor
1947
as Timekeeper (uncredited)

The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Captain

Berlin Express
1948
as Saxophone Player

Riff-Raff
1947
as Henchman (uncredited)

End of the Game
1978
as Dr. Hungertobel

Sealed Verdict
1948
as Slava Rodal

Underground
1941
as Blind News Vendor

The Man in the Glass Booth
1975
as Dr. Schmidt

The Exile
1947
as Messenger (uncredited)

Dynasty
1976
as Ernst Schmidt

The Return of Dracula
1958
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969

Frankenstein 1970
1958
as Shuter

Nightmare
1974
as Albert

The Blue Angel
1959
as Landlord (uncredited)

In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960
as Second Councilman

Hitler
1962
as Jodrg Schönberg

Operation Eichmann
1961
as Uri Goldmann

Tales from the Vienna Woods
1979
as Rittmeister

Outcasts of the City
1958
as Doctor

The Girl in the Kremlin
1957
as Ivan Brubof

Escape to Glory
1940
as Submarine First Officer
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
- Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) — as Waiter (uncredited)
- Torn Curtain (1966) — as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) — as Saturn (uncredited)
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