Norbert Schiller

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 24, 1899

Died

January 8, 1988 (age 88)

Place of Birth

Wien, Austria

Also Known As

Norbert Shiller

Norbert Schiller

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

Filmography

1979FilmTales from the Vienna Woodsas Rittmeister1978FilmEnd of the Gameas Dr. Hungertobel1977FilmThe World's Greatest Loveras Captain1976FilmDynastyas Ernst Schmidt1975FilmThe Man in the Glass Boothas Dr. Schmidt1974FilmYoung Frankensteinas Emcee at Frankenstein's Show1974TVThe Six Million Dollar Manas Porter1974FilmNightmareas Albert1973TVKojakas Mr. Polichek1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Dr. Burger1969FilmWake Me When the War Is Over1968TVIt Takes a Thiefas Ludwig Drucker1967TVMannixas Rolf Passauer1967TVThe Second Hundred Yearsas Rudy1966TVMission: Impossibleas Lauchek1966TVThe Monkeesas Schnitzler1966FilmTorn Curtainas Professor Gutman (uncredited)1965TVThe F.B.I.as Honus Smid1965TVHogan's Heroesas Max1965TVPlease Don't Eat the Daisiesas Professor Weisbardt1965FilmMoriturias Steward1964Film36 Hoursas Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)1964TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]1964TV12 O'Clock Highas Clioche1962FilmHitleras Jodrg Schönberg1961FilmJudgment at Nurembergas Waiter (uncredited)1961FilmOperation Eichmannas Uri Goldmann1960FilmIn the Presence of Mine Enemiesas Second Councilman1959TVThe Twilight Zoneas Committee Member (uncredited)1959TVThe Third Manas Train Conductor1959TVThe Troubleshootersas Gunga Din1959FilmThe Blue Angelas Landlord (uncredited)1959TVOne Step Beyondas Albert Breitner1958TV77 Sunset Stripas Father Cyna1958FilmFrankenstein 1970as Shuter1958FilmThe Return of Draculaas Bellack Gordal (uncredited)1958FilmThe Young Lionsas German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)1958FilmOutcasts of the Cityas Doctor1957FilmWitness for the Prosecutionas Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)1957FilmThe Girl in the Kremlinas Ivan Brubof1956TVThe Man Called X1955FilmKismetas Beggar (uncredited)1955TVScreen Director's Playhouseas Old Man1955TVGunsmokeas Franz Beltzer1955FilmThe Racersas Dehlgreen1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Clerk1951FilmThe Thing from Another Worldas Dr. Lorenz1949FilmThieves' Highwayas Mr. Polansky1948FilmSealed Verdictas Slava Rodal1948FilmBerlin Expressas Saxophone Player1947FilmThe Exileas Messenger (uncredited)1947FilmRiff-Raffas Henchman (uncredited)1947FilmSinbad the Sailoras Timekeeper (uncredited)1941FilmUndergroundas Blind News Vendor1940FilmEscape to Gloryas Submarine First Officer1939FilmThe Hunchback of Notre Dameas Saturn (uncredited)

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