Norbert Schiller

Acting

Norbert Schiller

Born November 24, 1899Wien, Austria56 credits

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

End of the Game
1978End of the Game
as Dr. HungertobelMovie
Dynasty
1976Dynasty
as Ernst SchmidtMovie
Young Frankenstein
1974Young Frankenstein
as Emcee at Frankenstein's ShowMovie
Nightmare
1974Nightmare
as AlbertMovie
Kojak
1973Kojak
as Mr. PolichekTV
The Odd Couple
1970The Odd Couple
as Dr. BurgerTV
It Takes a Thief
1968It Takes a Thief
as Ludwig DruckerTV
Mannix
1967Mannix
as Rolf PassauerTV
The Monkees
1966The Monkees
as SchnitzlerTV
Torn Curtain
1966Torn Curtain
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)Movie
The F.B.I.
1965The F.B.I.
as Honus SmidTV
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
1965Please Don't Eat the Daisies
as Professor WeisbardtTV
Morituri
1965Morituri
as StewardMovie
36 Hours
196436 Hours
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)Movie
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Little Man [Dr. Ingster]TV
Hitler
1962Hitler
as Jodrg SchönbergMovie
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961Judgment at Nuremberg
as Waiter (uncredited)Movie
Operation Eichmann
1961Operation Eichmann
as Uri GoldmannMovie
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960In the Presence of Mine Enemies
as Second CouncilmanMovie
The Third Man
1959The Third Man
as Train ConductorTV
The Twilight Zone
1959The Twilight Zone
as Committee Member (uncredited)TV
The Blue Angel
1959The Blue Angel
as Landlord (uncredited)Movie
One Step Beyond
1959One Step Beyond
as Albert BreitnerTV
Frankenstein 1970
1958Frankenstein 1970
as ShuterMovie
The Return of Dracula
1958The Return of Dracula
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)Movie
The Young Lions
1958The Young Lions
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)Movie
Witness for the Prosecution
1957Witness for the Prosecution
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)Movie
The Girl in the Kremlin
1957The Girl in the Kremlin
as Ivan BrubofMovie
Kismet
1955Kismet
as Beggar (uncredited)Movie
Gunsmoke
1955Gunsmoke
as Franz BeltzerTV
The Racers
1955The Racers
as DehlgreenMovie
Thieves' Highway
1949Thieves' Highway
as Mr. PolanskyMovie
Sealed Verdict
1948Sealed Verdict
as Slava RodalMovie
Berlin Express
1948Berlin Express
as Saxophone PlayerMovie
The Exile
1947The Exile
as Messenger (uncredited)Movie
Riff-Raff
1947Riff-Raff
as Henchman (uncredited)Movie
Sinbad the Sailor
1947Sinbad the Sailor
as Timekeeper (uncredited)Movie
Underground
1941Underground
as Blind News VendorMovie
Escape to Glory
1940Escape to Glory
as Submarine First OfficerMovie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Saturn (uncredited)Movie