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Aliases: Norbert Shiller

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Wien, Austria

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Movie Involvements: 31

TV Involvements: 14


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

The Twilight Zone
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8

The Twilight Zone

(1959) Committee Member (uncredited)
Mannix
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7

Mannix

(1967) Rolf Passauer
Mission: Impossible
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8

Mission: Impossible

(1966) Lauchek
The Six Million Dollar Man
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7
12 O'Clock High
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7

12 O'Clock High

(1964) Clioche
Kojak
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7

Kojak

(1973) Mr. Polichek
One Step Beyond
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6

One Step Beyond

(1959) Albert Breitner
77 Sunset Strip
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7

77 Sunset Strip

(1958) Dieter

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
1979 Rittmeister
1978 Dr. Hungertobel
1977 Captain
1976 Ernst Schmidt
1975 Dr. Schmidt
1974 Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Porter
Albert
1973 Mr. Polichek
1970 Dr. Burger
1969 N/A
1968 Ludwig Drucker
1967 Rolf Passauer
Rudy
1966 Lauchek
Prof. Milo Schnitzler
Professor Gutman (uncredited)
1965 Honus Smid
Max
Verlaine
Hans (uncredited)
Baker
Farmer
Professor Weisbardt
Steward
1964 Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
Little Man [Dr. Ingster]
Clioche
1962 Jodrg Schönberg
1961 Waiter (uncredited)
Uri Goldmann
1960 Second Councilman
1959 Committee Member (uncredited)
Train Conductor
Gunga Din
Landlord (uncredited)
Albert Breitner
1958 Father Cyna
Dieter
Shuter
Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Doctor
1957 Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
Ivan Brubof
1956 N/A
1955 Beggar (uncredited)
Old Man
Franz Beltzer
Dehlgreen
1952 Clerk
Captain Schelle
N/A
1951 Dr. Lorenz
1949 Mr. Polansky
1948 Slava Rodal
Saxophone Player
1947 Messenger (uncredited)
Henchman (uncredited)
Timekeeper (uncredited)
1941 Blind News Vendor
1940 Submarine First Officer
1939 Saturn (uncredited)
Year Character Movie/Tv

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