Norbert Schiller
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 24, 1899
- Died
- January 8, 1988 (aged 88)
- Birthplace
- Wien, Austria
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
Filmography
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Movie · as Rittmeister
The World's Greatest Lover
Movie · as Captain
Dynasty
Movie · as Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
Movie · as Dr. Hungertobel
The Man in the Glass Booth
Movie · as Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein
Movie · as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Nightmare
Movie · as Albert
The Six Million Dollar Man
TV · as Porter · 1 ep
Kojak
TV · as Mr. Polichek · 1 ep
The Odd Couple
TV · as Dr. Burger · 1 ep
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Movie
It Takes a Thief
TV · as Ludwig Drucker · 1 ep
Mannix
TV · as Rolf Passauer · 1 ep
The Second Hundred Years
TV · as Rudy · 1 ep
Torn Curtain
Movie · as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Mission: Impossible
TV · as Lauchek · 1 ep
The Monkees
TV · as Schnitzler · 1 ep
Morituri
Movie · as Steward
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
TV · as Professor Weisbardt · 1 ep
The F.B.I.
TV · as Honus Smid · 1 ep
Hogan's Heroes
TV · as Verlaine, Baker, Max, Hans (uncredited), Farmer · 1 ep
36 Hours
Movie · as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV · as Little Man [Dr. Ingster] · 1 ep
12 O'Clock High
TV · as Clioche · 1 ep
Hitler
Movie · as Jodrg Schönberg
Operation Eichmann
Movie · as Uri Goldmann
Judgment at Nuremberg
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Movie · as Second Councilman
The Blue Angel
Movie · as Landlord (uncredited)
The Third Man
TV · as Train Conductor · 1 ep
The Twilight Zone
TV · as Committee Member (uncredited) · 1 ep
One Step Beyond
TV · as Albert Breitner · 1 ep
The Troubleshooters
TV · as Gunga Din · 1 ep
Frankenstein 1970
Movie · as Shuter
The Return of Dracula
Movie · as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
Movie · as Doctor
The Young Lions
Movie · as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
77 Sunset Strip
TV · as Father Cyna, Dieter · 1 ep
The Girl in the Kremlin
Movie · as Ivan Brubof
Witness for the Prosecution
Movie · as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Man Called X
TV · 1 ep
The Racers
Movie · as Dehlgreen
Kismet
Movie · as Beggar (uncredited)
Gunsmoke
TV · as Franz Beltzer · 1 ep
Screen Director's Playhouse
TV · as Old Man · 1 ep
Four Star Playhouse
TV · as Clerk, Captain Schelle · 1 ep
The Thing from Another World
Movie · as Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway
Movie · as Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict
Movie · as Slava Rodal
Berlin Express
Movie · as Saxophone Player (uncredited)
The Exile
Movie · as Messenger (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
Movie · as Henchman (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor
Movie · as Timekeeper (uncredited)
Underground
Movie · as Blind News Vendor
Escape to Glory
Movie · as Submarine First Officer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Movie · as Saturn (uncredited)