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Norbert Schiller

Norbert Schiller

Acting

November 24, 1899 — January 8, 1988Wien, 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.

Known for

Tales from the Vienna Woods1979

Tales from the Vienna Woods

Rittmeister

End of the Game1978

End of the Game

Dr. Hungertobel

The World's Greatest Lover1977

The World's Greatest Lover

Captain

Dynasty1976

Dynasty

Ernst Schmidt

The Man in the Glass Booth1975

The Man in the Glass Booth

Dr. Schmidt

Young Frankenstein1974

Young Frankenstein

Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

Nightmare1974

Nightmare

Albert

Wake Me When the War Is Over1969

Wake Me When the War Is Over

Torn Curtain1966

Torn Curtain

Professor Gutman (uncredited)

Morituri1965

Morituri

Steward

36 Hours1964

36 Hours

Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

Hitler1962

Hitler

Jodrg Schönberg

Operation Eichmann1961

Operation Eichmann

Uri Goldmann

Judgment at Nuremberg1961

Judgment at Nuremberg

Waiter (uncredited)

In the Presence of Mine Enemies1960

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

Second Councilman

The Blue Angel1959

The Blue Angel

Landlord (uncredited)

Frankenstein 19701958

Frankenstein 1970

Shuter

The Return of Dracula1958

The Return of Dracula

Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

Outcasts of the City1958

Outcasts of the City

Doctor

The Young Lions1958

The Young Lions

German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

The Girl in the Kremlin1957

The Girl in the Kremlin

Ivan Brubof

Witness for the Prosecution1957

Witness for the Prosecution

Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

The Racers1955

The Racers

Dehlgreen

Kismet1955

Kismet

Beggar (uncredited)