Actor
Norbert Schiller
November 24, 1899 · 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.
Notable work
7.9Young Frankenstein (1974)
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
8.2Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
8.5The Twilight Zone (1959)
as Committee Member (uncredited)
8Judgment at Nuremberg (1961)
as Waiter (uncredited)
6.7The Thing from Another World (1951)
as Dr. Lorenz
6.6Torn Curtain (1966)
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
7.3The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
as Porter
7.6Mission: Impossible (1966)
as Lauchek
Often works with
Oscar Beregi Jr.
3 titles together
Young Frankenstein, Morituri, 36 Hours
John Banner
3 titles together
Hogan's Heroes, The Young Lions, 36 Hours
John Dennis
2 titles together
Young Frankenstein, 36 Hours
Marlene Dietrich
2 titles together
Witness for the Prosecution, Judgment at Nuremberg
Charles Laughton
2 titles together
Witness for the Prosecution, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jack Klugman
2 titles together
The Twilight Zone, The Odd Couple
Full filmography · 55
Tales from the Vienna Woods
as Rittmeister
1979
The World's Greatest Lover
as Captain
19775.6
Dynasty
as Ernst Schmidt
1976
End of the Game
as Dr. Hungertobel
19755
The Man in the Glass Booth
as Dr. Schmidt
19756.1
Young Frankenstein
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
19747.9
Nightmare
as Albert
1974
Wake Me When the War Is Over
cast
1969
Torn Curtain
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
19666.6
Morituri
as Steward
19656.8
36 Hours
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
19647.1
Hitler
as Jodrg Schönberg
1962