John Banner
John Banner (Height: 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]), born Johann Banner on January 28, 1910, was an Austrian-American actor who achieved lasting fame for his portrayal of the bumbling German Sergeant Hans Schultz in the beloved sitcom Hogan's Heroes (1965-1971). Banner was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Ukraine). He studied acting at the prestigious Reinhardt Seminar and began his career on the Viennese stage. In 1938, with the rise of the Nazis, Banner, a Jew, fled Austria for the United States. After arriving in America, Banner struggled to find work in his chosen profession. He took on odd jobs to make ends meet while continuing to pursue his passion for acting. Eventually, he began landing small roles in Hollywood films, often playing stereotypical Germans. In 1965, Banner landed the role of Sergeant Schultz in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes. The show was set in a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II and followed the exploits of a group of American officers led by Colonel Robert Hogan (Bob Crane). Banner's portrayal of Schultz, the guard who was always "seeing nothing" and "hearing nothing" while the prisoners tunneled out of the camp or conducted other escapades, was a comedic highlight of the show. Banner's comedic timing and delivery of the catchphrases "I see nothing!" and "I know nothing!" endeared him to audiences around the world. He remained with the show for its entire six-season run, becoming synonymous with the role of Sergeant Schultz. After Hogan's Heroes ended in 1971, Banner continued to act, appearing in guest roles on various television shows. He also returned to the stage, performing in a number of productions. In 1973, Banner died of a heart attack while visiting Vienna. He was 63 years old.
The Young Lions
as German Town Mayor (uncredited)The lives of three young men, a German and two Americans, during WWII.
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This Land Is Mine
as German SergeantSomewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn...
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The Story of Ruth
as King Of MoabRuth is an unusual character in the Bible. First she's a female protagonist, one of a select few...
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36 Hours
as ErnstGermans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they...
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One, Two, Three
as Krause / Haberdrasher (voice)C.R. MacNamara is a managing director for Coca Cola in West Berlin during the Cold War, just...
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The Last Laugh
as SelfFeature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to...
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The Wonderful Country
as Ben SternerHaving fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin...
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King Solomon's Mines
as Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted African territory in an attempt...
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The Moon Is Down
as Lt. Prackle (uncredited)The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on...
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It Started with Eve
as Party Guest (uncredited)A young man asks a hat check girl to pose as his fiancée in order to make his dying father's...
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Kisses for My President
as Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)A hapless husband takes a back seat to his wife, the first female president of the United States.
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Bedtime Story
as Burgermeister (uncredited)Benson, is a Casanova who tricks women into having sex with him before leaving them. He is...
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Hitler
as Gregor StrasserRichard Basehart stars as one of the most influential and one of the most reviled men in history...
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Nocturne
as Charles ShawnIn 1940s Los Angeles, when womanizing composer Keith Vincent is found dead, the inquest...
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Pacific Blackout
as uncreditedFalsely convicted of murder, young Robert Draper escapes custody during a practice blackout...
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Never Say Goodbye
as OskarIn present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his...
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Spring Parade
as Cymbalist (uncredited)In this light and lovely romantic musical, a Hungarian woman attends a Viennese fair and buys a...
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Go for Broke!
as German OfficerA tribute to the U.S. 442nd Regimental Combat Team, formed in 1943 by Presidential permission...
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They Came to Blow Up America
as Gestapo AgentBased on a true incident that occurred in 1942 when nine Nazi saboteurs were put ashore on the...
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Once Upon a Honeymoon
as Von Kleinoch (uncredited)A radio correspondent tries to rescue a burlesque queen from her marriage to a Nazi official.
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Callaway Went Thataway
as Headwaiter (uncredited)Two smart marketing people resurrect some old films starring cowboy Smoky Callaway and put them...
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The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
as WeberA beautiful East German Olympic hopeful pole-vaults over the Berlin Wall to freedom.
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The Blue Angel
as Principal HarterRemake of Josef von Sternberg's 1930 classic.
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The Juggler
as Emile HalevyA Holocaust survivor moves to Israel and experiences difficulty adjusting to life.
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Operation Eichmann
as Rudolf HoffDrama about the life Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi officer responsible for the deaths of countless...
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The Fallen Sparrow
as AntonImprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City...
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Togetherness
as HipolitasNina, a gorgeous blonde communist, attracts the attention of two wealthy bon vivants. Prince...
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The Beast of Budapest
as Dr. KovachArchival footage combined with new footage re-creates the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. It is also...
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Crash of Moons
as BavarroA three-part episode from the TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger edited together and released...
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz
as Fritz WeinermannAfter Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ...
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To the Victor
as Jacques LestracAn American serviceman remains in France after WWII and becomes a black marketeer.
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20,000 Eyes
as Kurt NovakAn investment counselor turns jewel thief when the gangster he embezzled funds from demands to...
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With This Ring
as uncreditedDramatised promotional film for the Miller Brewing Company.
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The Yellow Canary
as Sam SkolmanAndy is an arrogant pop singer about to be divorced by his wife who treats his staff badly. On...
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My Girl Tisa
as Otto1905 was a period of heavy immigration from Europe to America before laws were passed...
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Guilty of Treason
as Dr. Szandor DesteThe story of Cardinal Josef Mindzhenty, a Roman Catholic cardinal from Hungary who spoke out...
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The Gypsy Moon
as BavarroRocky Jones and his buddies happen upon two strange moons orbiting each other. They soon...
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The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
as Office SupervisorThe story of young Tchaikovsky through the premiere of his "Sleeping Beauty" ballet.
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The Argyle Secrets
as WinterA framed reporter and the crooks on his trail scramble to locate a book containing the names of...
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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Dutch Customs ManA continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of...
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Hogan's Heroes
as Hans SchultzHogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom that ran for 168 episodes from September 17,...
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The Lucy Show
as Sergeant SchultzThe Lucy Show is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962–68. It was Lucille Ball's...
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Perry Mason
as A. ToblerThe cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most...
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One Step Beyond
as Dr. MolhausAlcoa Presents: One Step Beyond is an American anthology series created by Merwin Gerard. The...
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The Donna Reed Show
as uncreditedRevolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a...
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Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Martin RutkeKraft Suspense Theatre is an American anthology series that was telecast from 1963 to 1965 on...
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Alias Smith and Jones
as uncreditedAlias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to...
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77 Sunset Strip
as Carl NeumanStu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this...
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as uncreditedThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The...
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as ChiefThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The...
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Train ConductorA television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
as Dr. FosterAgents Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin work for a secret intelligence service working under the...
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Russian ChairmanJoin the crew of the Seaview aboard their super high-tech submarine, where no mission is too...
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The Roaring 20's
as uncreditedThe adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s Chicago.
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Cavalcade of America
as uncreditedCavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company,...
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Behind Closed Doors
as Prosecutor HoxaBehind Closed Doors is an American drama series set during the Cold War hosted by and...
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Adventures of Superman
as BronskyAnnouncer: "The Adventures of Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a...
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The Virginian
as Gus SchultzThe Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth,...
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The Virginian
as August the Head WaiterThe Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth,...
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Matinee Theater
as uncreditedMatinee Theater is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of...
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Letter to Loretta
as HansLetter to Loretta is an American anthology drama series telecast on NBC from September 1953 to...
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Mister Ed
as uncreditedWilbur Post and his wife Carol move into a beautiful new home. When Wilbur takes a look in his...
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
as uncreditedHallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark...
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Thriller
as Prof. Martin Vander HovenThriller is an American anthology television series that aired during the 1960–61 and 1961–62...
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Hazel
as Mr. MuellerHazel is an American sitcom about a fictional live-in maid named Hazel Burke and her employers,...
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Sheena, Queen of the Jungle
as BrunnerThe adventures of a woman who grew up in the jungle as she protects the beasts and the natives...
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Outlaws
as uncreditedOutlaws is an NBC Western television series, starring Barton MacLane as U.S. marshal Frank...
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Telephone Time
as uncreditedTelephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956, and on ABC from...
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The Cara Williams Show
as uncreditedThe Cara Williams Show is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 18,1964 to April...
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The Rogues
as SteinerThe Rogues is an American television series that appeared on NBC from September 13, 1964, to...
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Public Defender
as Mr. LambertThe Public Defender is a half-hour 69-episode television dramatic series starring Reed Hadley as...
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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Morris OdvarkaSchlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS....
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