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Norbert Schiller

Acting

Born November 24, 1899 · Wien, Austria

Died January 8, 1988

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.

Filmography32 titles

The Twilight Zone

1959as Committee Member (uncredited)

Witness for the Prosecution

1957as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

Judgment at Nuremberg

1961as Waiter (uncredited)

Young Frankenstein

1974as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

The Odd Couple

1970as Dr. Burger

Mission: Impossible

1966as Lauchek

Hogan's Heroes

1965as Hans (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man

1974as Porter

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939as Saturn (uncredited)

Kojak

1973as Mr. Polichek

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

1964as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]

36 Hours

1964as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

Mannix

1967as Rolf Passauer

Morituri

1965as Steward

Operation Eichmann

1961as Uri Goldmann

The Young Lions

1958as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

Four Star Playhouse

1952as Clerk

Gunsmoke

1955as Franz Beltzer

The Thing from Another World

1951as Dr. Lorenz

Torn Curtain

1966as Professor Gutman (uncredited)

Underground

1941as Blind News Vendor

Berlin Express

1948as Saxophone Player

Riff-Raff

1947as Henchman (uncredited)

The Man in the Glass Booth

1975as Dr. Schmidt

Sinbad, the Sailor

1947as Timekeeper (uncredited)

Hitler

1962as Jodrg Schönberg

One Step Beyond

1959as Albert Breitner

The F.B.I.

1965as Honus Smid

The Return of Dracula

1958as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

Kismet

1955as Beggar (uncredited)

Frankenstein 1970

1958as Shuter

Wake Me When the War Is Over

1969