
Norbert Schiller
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.
Acting
- 1968It Takes a ThiefLudwig Drucker1 ep.
- 1967The Second Hundred YearsRudy1 ep.
- 1966The MonkeesSchnitzler1 ep.
- 1965Hogan's HeroesFarmer5 ep.
- 1965Please Don't Eat the DaisiesProfessor Weisbardt1 ep.
- 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Little Man [Dr. Ingster]1 ep.
- 196412 O'Clock HighClioche1 ep.
- 1959The Third ManTrain Conductor1 ep.
- 1959The TroubleshootersGunga Din1 ep.
- 195877 Sunset StripFather Cyna2 ep.
- 1956The Man Called X1 ep.
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseOld Man1 ep.
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseCaptain Schelle3 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManPorter1 ep.
- 1973KojakMr. Polichek1 ep.
- 1971The Odd CoupleDr. Burger1 ep.
- 1965Hogan's HeroesBaker, Farmer, Hans (uncredited), Max5 ep.
- 1970It Takes a ThiefLudwig Drucker1 ep.
- 1968The Second Hundred YearsRudy1 ep.
- 1967MannixRolf Passauer1 ep.
- 1967Mission: ImpossibleLauchek1 ep.
- 1967The MonkeesSchnitzler1 ep.
- 1966Please Don't Eat the DaisiesProfessor Weisbardt1 ep.
- 196612 O'Clock HighClioche1 ep.
- 1965The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Little Man [Dr. Ingster]1 ep.
- 1965The F.B.I.Honus Smid1 ep.
- 1963The Third ManTrain Conductor1 ep.
- 196077 Sunset StripDieter, Father Cyna2 ep.
- 1963The Twilight ZoneCommittee Member (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1960One Step BeyondAlbert Breitner1 ep.
- 1959The TroubleshootersGunga Din1 ep.
- 1956Screen Director's PlayhouseOld Man1 ep.
- 1956The Man Called X1 ep.
- 1956GunsmokeFranz Beltzer1 ep.
- 1955Four Star PlayhouseCaptain Schelle, Clerk3 ep.
Also known as: Norbert Shiller