Norbert Schiller

Acting

Born November 24, 1899, Wien, Austria

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.

Filmography

• 1979Tales from the Vienna Woods — Rittmeister
• 1977The World's Greatest Lover — Captain
• 1976Dynasty — Ernst Schmidt
• 1975End of the Game — Dr. Hungertobel
• 1975The Man in the Glass Booth — Dr. Schmidt
• 1974Nightmare — Albert
• The Six Million Dollar Man — Porter
• 1974Young Frankenstein — Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
• Kojak — Mr. Polichek
• The Odd Couple — Dr. Burger
• 1969Wake Me When the War Is Over
• It Takes a Thief — Ludwig Drucker
• Mannix — Rolf Passauer
• The Second Hundred Years — Rudy
• Mission: Impossible — Lauchek
• The Monkees — Schnitzler
• 1966Torn Curtain — Professor Gutman (uncredited)
• Hogan's Heroes — Max, Baker, Farmer, Verlaine, Hans (uncredited)
• 1965Morituri — Steward
• Please Don't Eat the Daisies — Professor Weisbardt
• The F.B.I. — Honus Smid
• 12 O'Clock High — Clioche
• 196436 Hours — Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
• The Man from U.N.C.L.E. — Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
• 1962Hitler — Jodrg Schönberg
• 1961Judgment at Nuremberg — Waiter (uncredited)
• 1961Operation Eichmann — Uri Goldmann
• 1960In the Presence of Mine Enemies — Second Councilman
• One Step Beyond — Albert Breitner
• 1959The Blue Angel — Landlord (uncredited)
• The Third Man — Train Conductor
• The Troubleshooters — Gunga Din
• The Twilight Zone — Committee Member (uncredited)
• 77 Sunset Strip — Dieter, Father Cyna
• 1958Frankenstein 1970 — Shuter
• 1958Outcasts of the City — Doctor
• 1958The Return of Dracula — Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
• 1958The Young Lions — German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
• 1957The Girl in the Kremlin — Ivan Brubof
• 1957Witness for the Prosecution — Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
• The Man Called X
• Gunsmoke — Franz Beltzer
• 1955Kismet — Beggar (uncredited)
• Screen Director's Playhouse — Old Man
• 1955The Racers — Dehlgreen
• Four Star Playhouse — Clerk, Captain Schelle
• 1951The Thing from Another World — Dr. Lorenz
• 1949Thieves' Highway — Mr. Polansky
• 1948Berlin Express — Saxophone Player (uncredited)
• 1948Sealed Verdict — Slava Rodal
• 1947Riff-Raff — Henchman (uncredited)
• 1947Sinbad the Sailor — Timekeeper (uncredited)
• 1947The Exile — Messenger (uncredited)
• 1941Underground — Blind News Vendor
• 1940Escape to Glory — Submarine First Officer
• 1939The Hunchback of Notre Dame — Saturn (uncredited)