Norbert Schiller

Norbert Schiller

Acting
Born Nov 24, 1899
From Wien, Austria
Died Jan 08, 1988

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.

Known For

Filmography — Acting

Witness for the Prosecution
8.2
1957

Witness for the Prosecution

Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)

Young Frankenstein
7.9
1974

Young Frankenstein

Emcee at Frankenstein's Show

Judgment at Nuremberg
8.0
1961

Judgment at Nuremberg

Waiter (uncredited)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.3
1939

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Saturn (uncredited)

The Thing from Another World
6.7
1951

The Thing from Another World

Dr. Lorenz

Kismet
5.3
1955

Kismet

Beggar (uncredited)

Morituri
6.8
1965

Morituri

Steward

Thieves' Highway
7.2
1949

Thieves' Highway

Mr. Polansky

36 Hours
7.0
1964

36 Hours

Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)

Sinbad the Sailor
5.9
1947

Sinbad the Sailor

Timekeeper (uncredited)

The Young Lions
6.8
1958

The Young Lions

German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)

Torn Curtain
6.6
1966

Torn Curtain

Professor Gutman (uncredited)

The World's Greatest Lover
5.5
1977

The World's Greatest Lover

Captain

The Man in the Glass Booth
6.1
1975

The Man in the Glass Booth

Dr. Schmidt

The Exile
6.1
1947

The Exile

Messenger (uncredited)

Wake Me When the War Is Over
5.0
1969

Wake Me When the War Is Over

Riff-Raff
6.2
1947

Riff-Raff

Henchman (uncredited)

Dynasty
8.0
1976

Dynasty

Ernst Schmidt

Underground
6.1
1941

Underground

Blind News Vendor

Hitler
5.7
1962

Hitler

Jodrg Schönberg

Berlin Express
6.2
1948

Berlin Express

Saxophone Player

The Blue Angel
5.1
1959

The Blue Angel

Landlord (uncredited)

The Return of Dracula
5.5
1958

The Return of Dracula

Bellack Gordal (uncredited)

The Racers
6.0
1955

The Racers

Dehlgreen

End of the Game
5.0
1978

End of the Game

Dr. Hungertobel

The Girl in the Kremlin
4.7
1957

The Girl in the Kremlin

Ivan Brubof

Sealed Verdict
5.5
1948

Sealed Verdict

Slava Rodal

Nightmare
7.0
1974

Nightmare

Albert

Operation Eichmann
6.0
1961

Operation Eichmann

Uri Goldmann

Escape to Glory
6.0
1940

Escape to Glory

Submarine First Officer

Outcasts of the City
1958

Outcasts of the City

Doctor

Tales from the Vienna Woods
6.0
1979

Tales from the Vienna Woods

Rittmeister

Frankenstein 1970
5.3
1958

Frankenstein 1970

Shuter

In the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

Second Councilman