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Norbert Schiller

Actor

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.

  • 6Movie
  • 17TV Series
  • 1939Career Start

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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.

Filmography

Poster for Genç Frankenstein
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
1974
Poster for Kojak
Unknown
1973
Poster for The Odd Couple
1970
Poster for Mannix
Unknown
1967
Poster for Hogan's Heroes
1965
Poster for The F.B.I.
Unknown
1965
Poster for 12 O'Clock High
1964
Poster for Nuremberg Duruşması
Waiter (uncredited)
1961
Poster for One Step Beyond
1959
Poster for The Third Man
1959
Poster for 77 Sunset Strip
1958
Poster for Beklenmeyen Şahit
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
1957
Poster for Gunsmoke
Unknown
1955
Poster for Riff-Raff
Henchman (uncredited)
1947
Poster for The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturn (uncredited)
1939
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