John Banner (Height: 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]), born Johann Banner (January 28, 1910-January 28, 1973), was an Austrian-American actor who achieved lasting fame for his portrayal of the bumbling German Sergeant Hans Schultz in the beloved sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965-1971). Banner was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Ukraine). He studied acting at the prestigious Reinhardt Seminar and began his career on the Viennese stage. In 1938, with the rise of the Nazis, Banner, a Jew, fled Austria for the United States. After arriving in America, Banner struggled to find work in his chosen profession. He took on odd jobs to make ends meet while continuing to pursue his passion for acting. Eventually, he began landing small roles in Hollywood films, often playing stereotypical Germans. In 1965, Banner landed the role of Sergeant Schultz in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes. The show was set in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II and followed the exploits of a group of American officers led by Colonel Robert Hogan (Bob Crane). Banner's portrayal of Schultz, the guard who was always "seeing nothing" and "hearing nothing" while the prisoners tunneled out of the camp or conducted other escapades, was a comedic highlight of the show. Banner's comedic timing and delivery of the catchphrases "I see nothing!" and "I know nothing!" endeared him to audiences around the world. He remained with the show for its entire six-season run, becoming synonymous with the role of Sergeant Schultz. After Hogan's Heroes ended in 1971, Banner continued to act, appearing in guest roles on various television shows. He also returned to the stage, performing in a number of productions. In 1973, Banner died of a heart attack while visiting Vienna. He was 63 years old.

Фільмографія

• Alias Smith and Jones
• The Chicago Teddy Bears
• The Partridge Family — Max Ledbetter
• 1970Togetherness — Hipolitas
• The Doris Day Show — Bruno
• 1968The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz — Weber
• 1965Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show — Self/Sgt. Schultz
• Hogan's Heroes — Hans Schultz
• 196436 Hours — Ernst
• 1964Bedtime Story — Burgermeister (uncredited)
• 1964Kisses for My President — Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
• The Baileys of Balboa
• The Cara Williams Show — Zinzer
• 1964The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour — Guard
• The Rogues — Steiner
• The Young Marrieds — Dimitri Kilarin #1
• Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea — Russian Chairman
• Агенти U.N.C.L.E. — Dr. Foster
• Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre — General Zimring
• Kraft Suspense Theatre — Martin Rutke
• 1963The Yellow Canary — Sam Skolman
• General Electric True
• 1962Hitler — Gregor Strasser
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour — Dutch Customs Man
• The Lucy Show — Sergeant Schultz
• The Virginian — Gus Schultz, August the Head Waiter
• 196120,000 Eyes — Kurt Novak
• Alcoa Premiere — Kaspar Kraus
• Hazel — Mr. Mueller
• Mister Ed
• 1961One, Two, Three — Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
• 1961Operation Eichmann — Rudolf Hoff
• Outlaws
• The Roaring 20's
• 1960The Story of Ruth — King Of Moab
• Thriller — Prof. Martin Vander Hoven
• One Step Beyond — Dr. Molhaus
• 1959The Blue Angel — Principal Harter
• The DuPont Show with June Allyson — Mr. Popper
• The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis — Chief
• 1959The Peter Tchaikovsky Story — Office Supervisor
• The Third Man
• The Untouchables — Franz Koenig
• 1959The Wonderful Country — Ben Sterner
• 77 Sunset Strip — Carl Neuman
• Behind Closed Doors — Prosecutor Hoxa
• 1958The Beast of Budapest — Dr. Kovach
• The Donna Reed Show
• 1958The Young Lions — German Town Mayor (uncredited)
• 1957One Coat of White — Vegaro
• Перрі Мейсон — A. Tobler
• 1956Never Say Goodbye — Oskar
• Telephone Time
• 1956The Dream — Prefect of Police
• The Gale Storm Show — Hans Schlosser
• The Man Called X
• Matinee Theater
• Navy Log
• Sheena: Queen of the Jungle — Brunner
• Альфред Гічкок представляє — Train Conductor
• 1954Crash of Moons — Bavarro
• 1954Executive Suite — Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
• Father Knows Best — Artist
• Public Defender — Mr. Lambert
• Studio 57
• 1954The Gypsy Moon — Bavarro
• The Whistler
• 1954With This Ring
• Letter to Loretta — Hans
• Private Secretary
• 1953The Juggler — Emile Halevy
• Adventures of Superman — Bronsky
• Cavalcade of America
• Four Star Playhouse — Koert
• 1951Callaway Went Thataway — Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
• 1951Go for Broke! — German Officer (uncredited)
• Hallmark Hall of Fame
• Schlitz Playhouse of Stars — Morris Odvarka
• The Red Skelton Show — Sgt. Schultz
• 1950Guilty of Treason — Dr. Szandor Deste
• 1950Копальні царя Соломона — Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
• 1948My Girl Tisa — Otto
• 1948The Argyle Secrets — Winter
• 1948To the Victor — Jacques Lestrac
• 1946Nocturne — Charles Shawn (uncredited)
• 1943The Fallen Sparrow — Anton
• 1943The Moon Is Down — Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
• 1943They Came to Blow Up America — Gestapo Agent
• 1943This Land Is Mine — German Sergeant
• 1942Desperate Journey
• 1942Once Upon a Honeymoon — Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
• 1942Seven Miles from Alcatraz — Fritz
• 1941It Started with Eve — Party Guest (uncredited)
• 1941Pacific Blackout
• 1940Spring Parade — Cymbalist (uncredited)

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (2)

• 2016The Last Laugh — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 1968Star Spangled Salesman — Self