Norbert Schiller

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

November 24, 1899

died

January 8, 1988

place of birth

Wien, Austria

also known as

Norbert Shiller

total credits

34 movies

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.

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Known For

Filmography

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Witness for the Prosecution
8.2

Witness for the Prosecution

1957as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
Young Frankenstein
7.9

Young Frankenstein

1974as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.3

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1939as Saturn (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
8.0

Judgment at Nuremberg

1961as Waiter (uncredited)
Torn Curtain
6.6

Torn Curtain

1966as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World
6.7

The Thing from Another World

1951as Dr. Lorenz
The Young Lions
6.8

The Young Lions

1958as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Morituri
6.8

Morituri

1965as Steward
36 Hours
7.0

36 Hours

1964as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Kismet
5.6

Kismet

1955as Beggar (uncredited)
Thieves' Highway
7.2

Thieves' Highway

1949as Mr. Polansky
Sinbad the Sailor
6.0

Sinbad the Sailor

1947as Timekeeper (uncredited)
The Blue Angel
5.3

The Blue Angel

1959as Landlord (uncredited)
Nightmare
7.0

Nightmare

1974as Albert
Riff-Raff
6.2

Riff-Raff

1947as Henchman (uncredited)
The World's Greatest Lover
5.6

The World's Greatest Lover

1977as Captain
The Girl in the Kremlin
5.0

The Girl in the Kremlin

1957as Ivan Brubof
Dynasty
8.0

Dynasty

1976as Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
5.0

End of the Game

1978as Dr. Hungertobel
Underground
6.6

Underground

1941as Blind News Vendor
Hitler
5.8

Hitler

1962as Jodrg Schönberg
Berlin Express
6.2

Berlin Express

1948as Saxophone Player (uncredited)
The Return of Dracula
5.6

The Return of Dracula

1958as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
The Racers
6.7

The Racers

1955as Dehlgreen
The Exile
6.3

The Exile

1947as Messenger (uncredited)
The Man in the Glass Booth
6.1

The Man in the Glass Booth

1975as Dr. Schmidt
Frankenstein 1970
5.4

Frankenstein 1970

1958as Shuter
Wake Me When the War Is Over
5.2

Wake Me When the War Is Over

1969
Sealed Verdict
7.0

Sealed Verdict

1948as Slava Rodal
Operation Eichmann
6.8

Operation Eichmann

1961as Uri Goldmann
Escape to Glory
7.5

Escape to Glory

1940as Submarine First Officer
Tales from the Vienna Woods
6.1

Tales from the Vienna Woods

1979as Rittmeister
In the Presence of Mine Enemies

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

1960as Second Councilman
Outcasts of the City
10.0

Outcasts of the City

1958as Doctor