Known For
Acting
Born
Nov 24, 1899
Died
Jan 08, 1988
Place of Birth
Wien, Austria
Credits
56 titles
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
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Rittmeister
The World's Greatest Lover
Captain
Dynasty
Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
Dr. Hungertobel
The Man in the Glass Booth
Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
The Six Million Dollar Man
Porter
Nightmare
Albert
Kojak
Mr. Polichek
The Odd Couple
Dr. Burger
Wake 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
Torn Curtain
Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The F.B.I.
Honus Smid
Hogan's Heroes
Max
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
Professor Weisbardt
Morituri
Steward
36 Hours
Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
12 O'Clock High
Clioche
Hitler
Jodrg Schönberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
Waiter (uncredited)
Operation Eichmann
Uri Goldmann
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Second Councilman
The Twilight Zone
Committee Member (uncredited)
The Third Man
Train Conductor
The Troubleshooters
Gunga Din
The Blue Angel
Landlord (uncredited)
One Step Beyond
Albert Breitner
77 Sunset Strip
Dieter
Frankenstein 1970
Shuter
The Return of Dracula
Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
The Young Lions
German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
Doctor
Witness for the Prosecution
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Girl in the Kremlin
Ivan Brubof
The Man Called X
Kismet
Beggar (uncredited)
Screen Director's Playhouse
Old Man
Gunsmoke
Franz Beltzer
The Racers
Dehlgreen
Four Star Playhouse
Clerk
The Thing from Another World
Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway
Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict
Slava Rodal
Berlin Express
Saxophone Player (uncredited)