Norbert Schiller
ActingAlso 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.
Movies
(34 total)
Young Frankenstein
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Witness for the Prosecution
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World
as Dr. Lorenz
Torn Curtain
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Saturn (uncredited)
The Young Lions
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Thieves' Highway
as Mr. Polansky
Morituri
as Steward
The Return of Dracula
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
36 Hours
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Berlin Express
as Saxophone Player
Sinbad the Sailor
as Timekeeper (uncredited)
Frankenstein 1970
as Shuter
The World's Greatest Lover
as Captain
The Man in the Glass Booth
as Dr. Schmidt
End of the Game
as Dr. Hungertobel
Riff-Raff
as Henchman (uncredited)
Hitler
as Jodrg Schönberg
Kismet
as Beggar (uncredited)
TV Shows
(29 total)
The Twilight Zone
as Committee Member (uncredited)
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Porter
Mission: Impossible
as Lauchek
Hogan's Heroes
as Verlaine
Hogan's Heroes
as Baker
Hogan's Heroes
as Max
Hogan's Heroes
as Hans (uncredited)
Hogan's Heroes
as Farmer
Kojak
as Mr. Polichek
Gunsmoke
as Franz Beltzer
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
The Odd Couple
as Dr. Burger
Mannix
as Rolf Passauer
The Monkees
as Schnitzler
It Takes a Thief
as Ludwig Drucker
77 Sunset Strip
as Father Cyna
The F.B.I.
as Honus Smid
77 Sunset Strip
as Dieter
12 O'Clock High
as Clioche
One Step Beyond
as Albert Breitner