Acting

Norbert Schiller

Acting · Born 1899-11-24 · Wien, Austria

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.

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