Acting
Norbert Schiller
DE, EN cinema · 34 credits
Born
24 November 1899
Died
8 January 1988 (aged 88)
Birthplace
Wien, Austria
Also known as Norbert Shiller
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
Tales from the Vienna Woods
as Rittmeister
The World's Greatest Lover
as Captain
Dynasty
as Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
as Dr. Hungertobel
The Man in the Glass Booth
as Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Nightmare
as Albert
Torn Curtain
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Morituri
as Steward
36 Hours
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Hitler
as Jodrg Schönberg
Operation Eichmann
as Uri Goldmann
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Waiter (uncredited)
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
as Second Councilman
The Blue Angel
as Landlord (uncredited)
Frankenstein 1970
as Shuter
The Return of Dracula
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
as Doctor
The Young Lions
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
The Girl in the Kremlin
as Ivan Brubof
Witness for the Prosecution
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Racers
as Dehlgreen
Kismet
as Beggar (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World
as Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway
as Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict
as Slava Rodal
Berlin Express
as Saxophone Player (uncredited)
The Exile
as Messenger (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
as Henchman (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor
as Timekeeper (uncredited)
Underground
as Blind News Vendor
Escape to Glory
as Submarine First Officer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Saturn (uncredited)