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Acting
John Banner
Also known as: Johann Banner, جان بنر
Biography
John Banner (Height: 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]), born Johann Banner (January 28, 1910-January 28, 1973), was an Austrian-American actor who achieved lasting fame for his portrayal of the bumbling German Sergeant Hans Schultz in the beloved sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965-1971). Banner was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Ukraine). He studied acting at the prestigious Reinhardt Seminar and began his career on the Viennese stage. In 1938, with the rise of the Nazis, Banner, a Jew, fled Austria for the United States. After arriving in America, Banner struggled to find work in his chosen profession. He took on odd jobs to make ends meet while continuing to pursue his passion for acting. Eventually, he began landing small roles in Hollywood films, often playing stereotypical Germans. In 1965, Banner landed the role of Sergeant Schultz in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes. The show was set in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II and followed the exploits of a group of American officers led by Colonel Robert Hogan (Bob Crane). Banner's portrayal of Schultz, the guard who was always "seeing nothing" and "hearing nothing" while the prisoners tunneled out of the camp or conducted other escapades, was a comedic highlight of the show. Banner's comedic timing and delivery of the catchphrases "I see nothing!" and "I know nothing!" endeared him to audiences around the world. He remained with the show for its entire six-season run, becoming synonymous with the role of Sergeant Schultz. After Hogan's Heroes ended in 1971, Banner continued to act, appearing in guest roles on various television shows. He also returned to the stage, performing in a number of productions. In 1973, Banner died of a heart attack while visiting Vienna. He was 63 years old.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 28, 1910
Day of Death
January 28, 1973
Age at Death
63 years old
Place of Birth
Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]
Popularity Score
1.2
Filmography
The Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016Movie
Alias Smith and Jones
1971TV
The Chicago Teddy Bears
1971TV
Togetherness
Hipolitas
1970Movie
The Partridge Family
Max Ledbetter
1970TV
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
Weber
1968Movie
Star Spangled Salesman
Self
1968Movie
The Doris Day Show
Bruno
1968TV
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Self/Sgt. Schultz
1965Movie
Hogan's Heroes
Hans Schultz
1965TV
36 Hours
Ernst
1964Movie
Bedtime Story
Burgermeister (uncredited)
1964Movie
Kisses for My President
Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
1964Movie
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
Guard
1964Movie
The Rogues
Steiner
1964TV
The Baileys of Balboa
1964TV
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Dr. Foster
1964TV
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Russian Chairman
1964TV
The Young Marrieds
Dimitri Kilarin #1
1964TV
The Cara Williams Show
Zinzer
1964TV
The Yellow Canary
Sam Skolman
1963Movie
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Martin Rutke
1963TV
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
General Zimring
1963TV
Hitler
Gregor Strasser
1962Movie
The Lucy Show
Sergeant Schultz
1962TV
The Virginian
Gus Schultz
1962TV
General Electric True
1962TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Dutch Customs Man
1962TV
20,000 Eyes
Kurt Novak
1961Movie
One, Two, Three
Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
1961Movie
Operation Eichmann
Rudolf Hoff
1961Movie
Mister Ed
1961TV
Hazel
Mr. Mueller
1961TV
Alcoa Premiere
Kaspar Kraus
1961TV
The Story of Ruth
King Of Moab
1960Movie
Outlaws
1960TV
Thriller
Prof. Martin Vander Hoven
1960TV
The Roaring 20's
1960TV
The Wonderful Country
Ben Sterner
1959Movie
The Blue Angel
Principal Harter
1959Movie
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
Office Supervisor
1959Movie
One Step Beyond
Dr. Molhaus
1959TV
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Mr. Popper
1959TV
The Third Man
1959TV
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959TV
The Untouchables
Franz Koenig
1959TV
The Beast of Budapest
Dr. Kovach
1958Movie
The Young Lions
German Town Mayor (uncredited)
1958Movie
The Donna Reed Show
1958TV
77 Sunset Strip
Carl Neuman
1958TV
Behind Closed Doors
Prosecutor Hoxa
1958TV
One Coat of White
Vegaro
1957Movie
Perry Mason
A. Tobler
1957TV
Never Say Goodbye
Oskar
1956Movie
The Dream
Prefect of Police
1956Movie
Telephone Time
1956TV
The Man Called X
1956TV
The Gale Storm Show
Hans Schlosser
1956TV
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Train Conductor
1955TV
Matinee Theater
1955TV
Navy Log
1955TV
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Brunner
1955TV
With This Ring
1954Movie
The Gypsy Moon
Bavarro
1954Movie
Crash of Moons
Bavarro
1954Movie
Executive Suite
Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
1954Movie
The Whistler
1954TV
Public Defender
Mr. Lambert
1954TV
Studio 57
1954TV
Father Knows Best
Artist
1954TV
The Juggler
Emile Halevy
1953Movie
Private Secretary
1953TV
Letter to Loretta
Hans
1953TV
Adventures of Superman
Bronsky
1952TV
Cavalcade of America
1952TV
Four Star Playhouse
Koert
1952TV
Go for Broke!
German Officer (uncredited)
1951Movie
Callaway Went Thataway
Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
1951Movie
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Morris Odvarka
1951TV
The Red Skelton Show
Sgt. Schultz
1951TV
Guilty of Treason
Dr. Szandor Deste
1950Movie
King Solomon's Mines
Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
1950Movie
My Girl Tisa
Otto
1948Movie
The Argyle Secrets
Winter
1948Movie
To the Victor
Jacques Lestrac
1948Movie
Nocturne
Charles Shawn (uncredited)
1946Movie
The Fallen Sparrow
Anton
1943Movie
They Came to Blow Up America
Gestapo Agent
1943Movie
The Moon Is Down
Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
1943Movie
This Land Is Mine
German Sergeant
1943Movie
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Fritz
1942Movie
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
1942Movie
Desperate Journey
1942Movie
It Started with Eve
Party Guest (uncredited)
1941Movie
Pacific Blackout
1941Movie
Spring Parade
Cymbalist (uncredited)
1940Movie