Norbert Schiller
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Nov 24, 1899
- Died
- Jan 8, 1988 (aged 88)
- Place of birth
- Wien, Austria
- Credits
- 56
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
Young Frankenstein
1974Movie
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Witness for the Prosecution
1957Movie
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
1959TV
Committee Member (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961Movie
Waiter (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World
1951Movie
Dr. Lorenz
Torn Curtain
1966Movie
Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Filmography
Tales from the Vienna Woods
1979Movie
Rittmeister
The World's Greatest Lover
1977Movie
Captain
Dynasty
1976Movie
Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
1975Movie
Dr. Hungertobel
The Man in the Glass Booth
1975Movie
Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein
1974Movie
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974TV
Porter
Nightmare
1974Movie
Albert
Kojak
1973TV
Mr. Polichek
The Odd Couple
1970TV
Dr. Burger
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969Movie
It Takes a Thief
1968TV
Ludwig Drucker
Mannix
1967TV
Rolf Passauer
The Second Hundred Years
1967TV
Rudy
Mission: Impossible
1966TV
Lauchek
The Monkees
1966TV
Schnitzler
Torn Curtain
1966Movie
Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The F.B.I.
1965TV
Honus Smid
Hogan's Heroes
1965TV
Verlaine, Baker, Max, Hans (uncredited), Farmer
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
1965TV
Professor Weisbardt
Morituri
1965Movie
Steward
36 Hours
1964Movie
Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964TV
Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
12 O'Clock High
1964TV
Clioche
Hitler
1962Movie
Jodrg Schönberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961Movie
Waiter (uncredited)
Operation Eichmann
1961Movie
Uri Goldmann
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960Movie
Second Councilman
The Third Man
1959TV
Train Conductor
The Twilight Zone
1959TV
Committee Member (uncredited)
The Troubleshooters
1959TV
Gunga Din
The Blue Angel
1959Movie
Landlord (uncredited)
One Step Beyond
1959TV
Albert Breitner
77 Sunset Strip
1958TV
Father Cyna, Dieter
Frankenstein 1970
1958Movie
Shuter
The Return of Dracula
1958Movie
Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
The Young Lions
1958Movie
German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
1958Movie
Doctor
Witness for the Prosecution
1957Movie
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Girl in the Kremlin
1957Movie
Ivan Brubof
The Man Called X
1956TV
Kismet
1955Movie
Beggar (uncredited)
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955TV
Old Man
Gunsmoke
1955TV
Franz Beltzer
The Racers
1955Movie
Dehlgreen
Four Star Playhouse
1952TV
Clerk, Captain Schelle
The Thing from Another World
1951Movie
Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway
1949Movie
Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict
1948Movie
Slava Rodal
Berlin Express
1948Movie
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
The Exile
1947Movie
Messenger (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
1947Movie
Henchman (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor
1947Movie
Timekeeper (uncredited)
Underground
1941Movie
Blind News Vendor
Escape to Glory
1940Movie
Submarine First Officer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939Movie
Saturn (uncredited)