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Home/People/Norbert Schiller
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Born
Nov 24, 1899Died: Jan 8, 1988
Lived 88 years
Place of Birth
Wien, Austria
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

34
Movies
29
TV Shows
Also Known As
Norbert Shiller
IMDb Profile

Norbert Schiller

Acting

Biography
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.
Tales from the Vienna Woods poster

Tales from the Vienna Woods

as Rittmeister
1979
End of the Game poster

End of the Game

as Dr. Hungertobel
1978
The World's Greatest Lover poster

The World's Greatest Lover

as Captain
1977
Dynasty poster

Dynasty

as Ernst Schmidt
1976
The Man in the Glass Booth poster

The Man in the Glass Booth

as Dr. Schmidt
1975
Young Frankenstein poster

Young Frankenstein

as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
1974
Nightmare poster

Nightmare

as Albert
1974
Wake Me When the War Is Over poster

Wake Me When the War Is Over

Cast
1969
Torn Curtain poster

Torn Curtain

as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
1966
Morituri poster

Morituri

as Steward
1965
36 Hours poster

36 Hours

as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
1964
Hitler poster

Hitler

as Jodrg Schönberg
1962
Judgment at Nuremberg poster

Judgment at Nuremberg

as Waiter (uncredited)
1961
Operation Eichmann poster

Operation Eichmann

as Uri Goldmann
1961
In the Presence of Mine Enemies poster

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

as Second Councilman
1960
The Blue Angel poster

The Blue Angel

as Landlord (uncredited)
1959
Frankenstein 1970 poster

Frankenstein 1970

as Shuter
1958
The Return of Dracula poster

The Return of Dracula

as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
1958
The Young Lions poster

The Young Lions

as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
1958
Outcasts of the City poster

Outcasts of the City

as Doctor
1958