Born 1899 (age 88) · Wien, Austria
Appears in 56 titles

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.

Filmography

Young Frankenstein
7.9
Young Frankenstein
1974
as Emcee at Frankenstein's Show
Witness for the Prosecution
8.2
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited)
Judgment at Nuremberg
8.0
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Thing from Another World
6.7
The Thing from Another World
1951
as Dr. Lorenz
Torn Curtain
6.6
Torn Curtain
1966
as Professor Gutman (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.3
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
as Saturn (uncredited)
The Young Lions
6.8
The Young Lions
1958
as German Civilian with Town Mayor (uncredited)
Thieves' Highway
7.2
Thieves' Highway
1949
as Mr. Polansky
Morituri
6.8
Morituri
1965
as Steward
36 Hours
7.0
36 Hours
1964
as Dr. Wittelbach (uncredited)
The Return of Dracula
5.6
The Return of Dracula
1958
as Bellack Gordal (uncredited)
Berlin Express
6.2
Berlin Express
1948
as Saxophone Player
Sinbad the Sailor
6.0
Sinbad the Sailor
1947
as Timekeeper (uncredited)
Frankenstein 1970
5.4
Frankenstein 1970
1958
as Shuter
The World's Greatest Lover
5.6
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
as Captain
The Man in the Glass Booth
6.1
The Man in the Glass Booth
1975
as Dr. Schmidt
End of the Game
5.0
End of the Game
1978
as Dr. Hungertobel
Riff-Raff
6.2
Riff-Raff
1947
as Henchman (uncredited)
Hitler
5.8
Hitler
1962
as Jodrg Schönberg
Kismet
5.6
Kismet
1955
as Beggar (uncredited)