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