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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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1979
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Movie Rittmeister
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1977
The World's Greatest Lover
Movie Captain
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1976
Dynasty
Movie Ernst Schmidt
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1975
End of the Game
Movie Dr. Hungertobel
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1975
The Man in the Glass Booth
Movie Dr. Schmidt
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1974
Young Frankenstein
Movie Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
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1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
TV show Porter
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1974
Nightmare
Movie Albert
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1973
Kojak
TV show Mr. Polichek
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1970
The Odd Couple
TV show Dr. Burger
- 1969
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1968
It Takes a Thief
TV show Ludwig Drucker
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1967
Mannix
TV show Rolf Passauer
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1967
The Second Hundred Years
TV show Rudy
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1966
Mission: Impossible
TV show Lauchek
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1966
The Monkees
TV show Schnitzler
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1966
Torn Curtain
Movie Professor Gutman (uncredited)
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1965
The F.B.I.
TV show Honus Smid
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1965
Hogan's Heroes
TV show Max
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1965
Please Don't Eat the Daisies
TV show Professor Weisbardt
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1965
Morituri
Movie Steward
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1964
36 Hours
Movie Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
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1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
TV show Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
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1964
12 O'Clock High
TV show Clioche
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1962
Hitler
Movie Jodrg Schönberg
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1961
Judgment at Nuremberg
Movie Waiter (uncredited)
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1961
Operation Eichmann
Movie Uri Goldmann
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1960
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Movie Second Councilman
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1959
The Twilight Zone
TV show Committee Member (uncredited)
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1959
The Third Man
TV show Train Conductor
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1959
The Troubleshooters
TV show Gunga Din
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1959
The Blue Angel
Movie Landlord (uncredited)
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1959
One Step Beyond
TV show Albert Breitner
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1958
77 Sunset Strip
TV show Dieter
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1958
Frankenstein 1970
Movie Shuter
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1958
The Return of Dracula
Movie Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
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1958
The Young Lions
Movie German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
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1958
Outcasts of the City
Movie Doctor
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1957
Witness for the Prosecution
Movie Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
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1957
The Girl in the Kremlin
Movie Ivan Brubof