
Acting
Norbert Schiller
Born November 24, 1899 · Wien, Austria · Died January 8, 1988
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

8.0
Young Frankenstein
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

8.4
Witness for the Prosecution
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

9.0
The Twilight Zone
Committee Member (uncredited)

8.3
Judgment at Nuremberg
Waiter (uncredited)

7.0
The Thing from Another World
Dr. Lorenz

6.6
Torn Curtain
Professor Gutman (uncredited)

7.1
The Six Million Dollar Man
Porter

7.9
Mission: Impossible
Lauchek

7.8
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturn (uncredited)

7.8
Hogan's Heroes
Max, Baker, Farmer, Verlaine, Hans (uncredited)

7.1
Kojak
Mr. Polichek

7.1
The Young Lions
German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

8.1
Gunsmoke
Franz Beltzer

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Thieves' Highway
Mr. Polansky

7.0
Morituri
Steward

7.4
36 Hours
Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

7.7
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Little Man [Dr. Ingster]

5.7
The Return of Dracula
Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

7.9
The Odd Couple
Dr. Burger

6.8
Berlin Express
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
Filmography
- 1979Tales from the Vienna WoodsRittmeisterMovie
- 1977The World's Greatest LoverCaptainMovie
- 1976DynastyErnst SchmidtMovie
- 1975End of the GameDr. HungertobelMovie
- 1975The Man in the Glass BoothDr. SchmidtMovie
- 1974Young FrankensteinEmcee at Frankenstein's ShowMovie
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManPorterSeries
- 1974NightmareAlbertMovie
- 1973KojakMr. PolichekSeries
- 1970The Odd CoupleDr. BurgerSeries
- 1969Wake Me When the War Is OverMovie
- 1968It Takes a ThiefLudwig DruckerSeries
- 1967MannixRolf PassauerSeries
- 1967The Second Hundred YearsRudySeries
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleLauchekSeries
- 1966The MonkeesSchnitzlerSeries
- 1966Torn CurtainProfessor Gutman (uncredited)Movie
- 1965The F.B.I.Honus SmidSeries
- 1965Hogan's HeroesMax, Baker, Farmer, Verlaine, Hans (uncredited)Series
- 1965Please Don't Eat the DaisiesProfessor WeisbardtSeries
- 1965MorituriStewardMovie
- 196436 HoursDr. Wittelbach (uncredited)Movie
- 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Little Man [Dr. Ingster]Series
- 196412 O'Clock HighCliocheSeries
- 1962HitlerJodrg SchönbergMovie
- 1961Judgment at NurembergWaiter (uncredited)Movie
- 1961Operation EichmannUri GoldmannMovie
- 1960In the Presence of Mine EnemiesSecond CouncilmanMovie
- 1959The Twilight ZoneCommittee Member (uncredited)Series
- 1959The Third ManTrain ConductorSeries
- 1959The TroubleshootersGunga DinSeries
- 1959The Blue AngelLandlord (uncredited)Movie
- 1959One Step BeyondAlbert BreitnerSeries
- 195877 Sunset StripDieter, Father CynaSeries
- 1958Frankenstein 1970ShuterMovie
- 1958The Return of DraculaBellack Gordal (uncredited)Movie
- 1958The Young LionsGerman Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)Movie
- 1958Outcasts of the CityDoctorMovie
- 1957Witness for the ProsecutionSpotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)Movie
- 1957The Girl in the KremlinIvan BrubofMovie
- 1956The Man Called XSeries
- 1955KismetBeggar (uncredited)Movie
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseOld ManSeries
- 1955GunsmokeFranz BeltzerSeries
- 1955The RacersDehlgreenMovie
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseClerk, Captain SchelleSeries
- 1951The Thing from Another WorldDr. LorenzMovie
- 1949Thieves' HighwayMr. PolanskyMovie
- 1948Sealed VerdictSlava RodalMovie
- 1948Berlin ExpressSaxophone Player (uncredited)Movie
- 1947The ExileMessenger (uncredited)Movie
- 1947Riff-RaffHenchman (uncredited)Movie
- 1947Sinbad the SailorTimekeeper (uncredited)Movie
- 1941UndergroundBlind News VendorMovie
- 1940Escape to GlorySubmarine First OfficerMovie
- 1939The Hunchback of Notre DameSaturn (uncredited)Movie