Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 11/24/1899
- Birthplace
- Wien, Austria
- Died
- 1/8/1988 (aged 88)
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Norbert Shiller
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.
12 titles

Young Frankenstein
1974
Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

Witness for the Prosecution
1957
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

The Twilight Zone
1959TV
Committee Member (uncredited)

Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
Waiter (uncredited)

The Thing from Another World
1951
Dr. Lorenz

Torn Curtain
1966
Professor Gutman (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974TV
Porter

Mission: Impossible
1966TV
Lauchek

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
Saturn (uncredited)

Hogan's Heroes
1965TV
Verlaine, Baker, Max, Hans (uncredited), Farmer

Kojak
1973TV
Mr. Polichek

The Young Lions
1958
German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)


