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Norbert Schiller

Actor

Norbert Schiller

Born November 24, 1899 in Wien, AustriaDied January 8, 198834 films

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.

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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.

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Witness for the Prosecution posterFirst watchWitness for the Prosecution19578.2as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being…View film

Essential films

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Young Frankenstein poster7.9Young Frankenstein1974Judgment at Nuremberg poster8.0Judgment at Nuremberg1961The Thing from Another World poster6.7The Thing from Another World1951Torn Curtain poster6.6Torn Curtain1966The Hunchback of Notre Dame poster7.3The Hunchback of Notre Dame1939Thieves' Highway poster7.3Thieves' Highway1949The Young Lions poster6.7The Young Lions195836 Hours poster7.136 Hours1964

Filmography

34 films as actor
  1. 1979Tales from the Vienna WoodsRittmeister
  2. 1977The World's Greatest LoverCaptain
  3. 1976DynastyErnst Schmidt
  4. 1975End of the GameDr. Hungertobel
  5. 1975The Man in the Glass BoothDr. Schmidt
  6. 1974Young FrankensteinEmcee at Frankenstein's Show
  7. 1974NightmareAlbert
  8. 1969Wake Me When the War Is Over
  9. 1966Torn CurtainProfessor Gutman (uncredited)
  10. 1965MorituriSteward
  11. 196436 HoursDr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
  12. 1962HitlerJodrg Schönberg
  13. 1961Judgment at NurembergWaiter (uncredited)
  14. 1961Operation EichmannUri Goldmann
  15. 1960In the Presence of Mine EnemiesSecond Councilman
  16. 1959The Blue AngelLandlord (uncredited)
  17. 1958Frankenstein 1970Shuter
  18. 1958The Return of DraculaBellack Gordal (uncredited)
  19. 1958The Young LionsGerman Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
  20. 1958Outcasts of the CityDoctor
  21. 1957Witness for the ProsecutionSpotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
  22. 1957The Girl in the KremlinIvan Brubof
  23. 1955KismetBeggar (uncredited)
  24. 1955The RacersDehlgreen
  25. 1951The Thing from Another WorldDr. Lorenz
  26. 1949Thieves' HighwayMr. Polansky
  27. 1948Sealed VerdictSlava Rodal
  28. 1948Berlin ExpressSaxophone Player (uncredited)
  29. 1947The ExileMessenger (uncredited)
  30. 1947Riff-RaffHenchman (uncredited)
  31. 1947Sinbad the SailorTimekeeper (uncredited)
  32. 1941UndergroundBlind News Vendor
  33. 1940Escape to GlorySubmarine First Officer
  34. 1939The Hunchback of Notre DameSaturn (uncredited)