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Norbert Schiller

Norbert Schiller

Born: 1899-11-24 • Wien, Austria

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.

Filmography
Tales from the Vienna Woods poster
Tales from the Vienna Woods
1979 • Rittmeister
End of the Game poster
End of the Game
1978 • Dr. Hungertobel
The World's Greatest Lover poster
The World's Greatest Lover
1977 • Captain
Dynasty poster
Dynasty
1976 • Ernst Schmidt
The Man in the Glass Booth poster
The Man in the Glass Booth
1975 • Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein poster
Young Frankenstein
1974 • Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Nightmare poster
Nightmare
1974 • Albert
Wake Me When the War Is Over poster
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
Torn Curtain poster
Torn Curtain
1966 • Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Morituri poster
Morituri
1965 • Steward
36 Hours poster
36 Hours
1964 • Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Hitler poster
Hitler
1962 • Jodrg Schönberg
Judgment at Nuremberg poster
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961 • Waiter (uncredited)
Operation Eichmann poster
Operation Eichmann
1961 • Uri Goldmann
In the Presence of Mine Enemies poster
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960 • Second Councilman
The Blue Angel poster
The Blue Angel
1959 • Landlord (uncredited)
Frankenstein 1970 poster
Frankenstein 1970
1958 • Shuter
The Return of Dracula poster
The Return of Dracula
1958 • Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
The Young Lions poster
The Young Lions
1958 • German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City poster
Outcasts of the City
1958 • Doctor
Witness for the Prosecution poster
Witness for the Prosecution
1957 • Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Girl in the Kremlin poster
The Girl in the Kremlin
1957 • Ivan Brubof
Kismet poster
Kismet
1955 • Beggar (uncredited)
The Racers poster
The Racers
1955 • Dehlgreen
The Thing from Another World poster
The Thing from Another World
1951 • Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway poster
Thieves' Highway
1949 • Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict poster
Sealed Verdict
1948 • Slava Rodal
Berlin Express poster
Berlin Express
1948 • Saxophone Player
The Exile poster
The Exile
1947 • Messenger (uncredited)
Riff-Raff poster
Riff-Raff
1947 • Henchman (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor poster
Sinbad the Sailor
1947 • Timekeeper (uncredited)
Underground poster
Underground
1941 • Blind News Vendor
Escape to Glory poster
Escape to Glory
1940 • Submarine First Officer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame poster
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939 • Saturn (uncredited)