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Norbert Schiller
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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 …
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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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Norbert Schiller's Filmography
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Tales from the Vienna Woods
as Rittmeister
The World's Greatest Lover
as Captain
Dynasty
as Ernst Schmidt
End of the Game
as Dr. Hungertobel
The Man in the Glass Booth
as Dr. Schmidt
Young Frankenstein
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Nightmare
as Albert
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Torn Curtain
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
Morituri
as Steward
36 Hours
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Hitler
as Jodrg Schönberg
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Waiter (uncredited)
Operation Eichmann
as Uri Goldmann
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
as Second Councilman
The Blue Angel
as Landlord (uncredited)
Frankenstein 1970
as Shuter
The Return of Dracula
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
The Young Lions
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Outcasts of the City
as Doctor
Witness for the Prosecution
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
The Girl in the Kremlin
as Ivan Brubof
Kismet
as Beggar (uncredited)
The Racers
as Dehlgreen
The Thing from Another World
as Dr. Lorenz
Thieves' Highway
as Mr. Polansky
Sealed Verdict
as Slava Rodal
Berlin Express
as Saxophone Player (uncredited)
The Exile
as Messenger (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
as Henchman (uncredited)
Sinbad the Sailor
as Timekeeper (uncredited)
Underground
as Blind News Vendor
Escape to Glory
as Submarine First Officer
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Saturn (uncredited)