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Birthday: Nov 24, 1899
Place of Birth: Wien, Austria

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, 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.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
Frankenstein 1970 Shuter 1958
Thieves' Highway Mr. Polansky 1949
Operation Eichmann Uri Goldmann 1961
End of the Game Dr. Hungertobel 1978
Hitler Jodrg Schönberg 1962
The Return of Dracula Bellack Gordal (uncredited) 1958
Tales from the Vienna Woods Rittmeister 1979
The Girl in the Kremlin Ivan Brubof 1957
The World's Greatest Lover Captain 1977
Outcasts of the City Doctor 1958
Sealed Verdict Slava Rodal 1948
36 Hours Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited) 1964
Witness for the Prosecution Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited) 1957
Judgment at Nuremberg Waiter (uncredited) 1961
The Young Lions German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited) 1958
Dynasty Ernst Schmidt 1976
Young Frankenstein Emcee at Frankenstein's Show 1974
The Blue Angel Landlord (uncredited) 1959
Escape to Glory Submarine First Officer 1940
The Thing from Another World Dr. Lorenz 1951
Underground Blind News Vendor 1941
Morituri Steward 1965
Torn Curtain Professor Gutman (uncredited) 1966
The Racers Dehlgreen 1955
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Saturn (uncredited) 1939
The Exile Messenger (uncredited) 1947
Nightmare Albert 1974
Berlin Express Saxophone Player 1948
Wake Me When the War Is Over 1969
The Man in the Glass Booth Dr. Schmidt 1975
Riff-Raff Henchman (uncredited) 1947
Kismet Beggar (uncredited) 1955
Series Cast Year
Gunsmoke Franz Beltzer 1955
The Man Called X 1956
Mannix Rolf Passauer 1967
The Six Million Dollar Man Porter 1974
Four Star Playhouse Clerk 1952
Four Star Playhouse Captain Schelle 1952
Four Star Playhouse 1952
Kojak Mr. Polichek 1973
The Third Man Train Conductor 1959
Screen Director's Playhouse Old Man 1955
77 Sunset Strip Father Cyna 1958
Please Don't Eat the Daisies Professor Weisbardt 1965
Mission: Impossible Lauchek 1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Little Man [Dr. Ingster] 1964
It Takes a Thief Ludwig Drucker 1968
The Monkees Prof. Milo Schnitzler 1966
The Twilight Zone Committee Member (uncredited) 1959
12 O'Clock High Clioche 1964
One Step Beyond Albert Breitner 1959
The F.B.I. Honus Smid 1965
77 Sunset Strip Dieter 1958
Hogan's Heroes Verlaine 1965
Hogan's Heroes Baker 1965
Hogan's Heroes Max 1965
Hogan's Heroes Hans (uncredited) 1965
Hogan's Heroes Farmer 1965
The Odd Couple Dr. Burger 1970
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