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Norbert Schiller

Personal Information

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Born / DiedNov 24, 1899 (Died at 89)
Zodiac Sign♐Sagittarius
Place of BirthWien, Austria
Career Span1939 – 1988
Known Credits56 Titles
Official Links
ActingPopularity Score 0.9

Norbert Schiller

Also known as:Norbert Shiller
Total Works

56

34 movies • 22 shows

Avg Rating

6.8 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

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.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Young Frankenstein
7.9
Young Frankenstein
1974•movie
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Witness for the Prosecution
8.2
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
8.5
The Twilight Zone
1959•series
as Committee Member (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
8.0
as Waiter (uncredited)

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 56 titles featuring Norbert Schiller

Young Frankenstein
7.9
Young Frankenstein
1974•movie

as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

Witness for the Prosecution
8.2

as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

The Twilight Zone
8.5
1 eps
The Twilight Zone
1959•series

as Committee Member (uncredited)

Judgment at Nuremberg
8.0

as Waiter (uncredited)

The Thing from Another World
6.7

as Dr. Lorenz

Torn Curtain
6.6
Torn Curtain
1966•movie

as Professor Gutman (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man
7.3
1 eps

as Porter

Mission: Impossible
7.6
1 eps
Mission: Impossible
1966•series

as Lauchek

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.3

as Saturn (uncredited)

Hogan's Heroes
7.5
1 eps
Hogan's Heroes
1965•series

as Verlaine

Kojak
7.3
1 eps
Kojak
1973•series

as Mr. Polichek

The Young Lions
6.7
The Young Lions
1958•movie

as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

Gunsmoke
6.7
1 eps
Gunsmoke
1955•series

as Franz Beltzer

Thieves' Highway
7.3
Thieves' Highway
1949•movie

as Mr. Polansky

Morituri
6.7
Morituri
1965•movie

as Steward

36 Hours
7.1
36 Hours
1964•movie

as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
7.2
1 eps

as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]

The Return of Dracula
5.6

as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

The Odd Couple
7.8
1 eps
The Odd Couple
1970•series

as Dr. Burger

Berlin Express
6.3
Berlin Express
1948•movie

as Saxophone Player (uncredited)

Mannix
6.9
1 eps
Mannix
1967•series

as Rolf Passauer

The Monkees
6.5
1 eps
The Monkees
1966•series

as Schnitzler

Sinbad the Sailor
6.0
Sinbad the Sailor
1947•movie

as Timekeeper (uncredited)

Frankenstein 1970
5.4
Frankenstein 1970
1958•movie

as Shuter

The World's Greatest Lover
5.6

as Captain

The Man in the Glass Booth
6.2

as Dr. Schmidt

77 Sunset Strip
7.2
1 eps
77 Sunset Strip
1958•series

as Father Cyna

It Takes a Thief
7.2
1 eps
It Takes a Thief
1968•series

as Ludwig Drucker

End of the Game
5.0
End of the Game
1975•movie

as Dr. Hungertobel

The F.B.I.
5.6
1 eps
The F.B.I.
1965•series

as Honus Smid

Riff-Raff
6.2
Riff-Raff
1947•movie

as Henchman (uncredited)

12 O'Clock High
7.2
1 eps
12 O'Clock High
1964•series

as Clioche

Kismet
5.6
Kismet
1955•movie

as Beggar (uncredited)

Hitler
5.8
Hitler
1962•movie

as Jodrg Schönberg

One Step Beyond
5.7
1 eps
One Step Beyond
1959•series

as Albert Breitner

The Blue Angel
5.3
The Blue Angel
1959•movie

as Landlord (uncredited)

Four Star Playhouse
6.8
1 eps
Four Star Playhouse
1952•series

as Clerk

The Third Man
7.2
1 eps
The Third Man
1959•series

as Train Conductor

Please Don't Eat the Daisies
6.8
1 eps

as Professor Weisbardt

Underground
6.6
Underground
1941•movie

as Blind News Vendor

The Exile
6.3
The Exile
1947•movie

as Messenger (uncredited)

Tales from the Vienna Woods
6.1

as Rittmeister

The Girl in the Kremlin
5.0

as Ivan Brubof

Nightmare
7.0
Nightmare
1974•movie

as Albert

Screen Director's Playhouse
7.0
1 eps

as Old Man

Operation Eichmann
6.8
Operation Eichmann
1961•movie

as Uri Goldmann

Dynasty
6.8
Dynasty
1976•movie

as Ernst Schmidt

The Second Hundred Years
6.5
1 eps

as Rudy

Sealed Verdict
7.0
Sealed Verdict
1948•movie

as Slava Rodal

The Racers
6.7
The Racers
1955•movie

as Dehlgreen

Escape to Glory
7.5
Escape to Glory
1940•movie

as Submarine First Officer

Outcasts of the City
10.0

as Doctor

The Man Called X
10.0
1 eps
The Man Called X
1956•series
The Troubleshooters
10.0
1 eps
The Troubleshooters
1959•series

as Gunga Din

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

as Second Councilman