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John Banner
Actor
Died January 8, 1973 (62 years)
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.
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.
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Filmography
| 1972 | George (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1971 | Alias Smith and Jones (TV Series) |
| 1970 | The Partridge Family (TV Series) · as Max Ledbetter |
| 1970 | Togetherness · as Hipolitas |
| 1968 | The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz · as Weber |
| 1968 | The Doris Day Show (TV Series) · as Bruno |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes (TV Series) · as Hans Schultz |
| 1964 | 36 Hours · as Ernst |
| 1964 | Kisses for My President · as Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited) |
| 1964 | The Baileys of Balboa (TV Series) |
| 1964 | The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) · as Dr. Foster |
| 1964 | Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV Series) · as Russian Chairman |
| 1964 | The Rogues (TV Series) · as Steiner |
| 1964 | Bedtime Story · as Burgermeister (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Mr. and Mrs. · as Guard |
| 1963 | The Prize · as German Correspondent |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series) · as Martin Rutke |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) · as General Zimring |
| 1963 | The Yellow Canary · as Sam Skolman |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show (TV Series) · as Sergeant Schultz |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Dutch Customs Man |
| 1962 | The Wide Country (TV Series) · as The Doctor |
| 1962 | The Virginian (TV Series) · as Gus Schultz |
| 1962 | The Interns · as Dr. Duane |
| 1962 | The Counterfeit Traitor · as Voices |
| 1962 | Hitler · as Gregor Strasser |
| 1961 | One, Two, Three · as Krause / Haberdrasher (voice) |
| 1961 | Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) · as Kaspar Kraus |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) · as Mr. Schultz |
| 1961 | Hazel (TV Series) · as Mr. Mueller |
| 1961 | The Dick Powell Show (TV Series) · as Vandever |
| 1961 | 20,000 Eyes · as Kurt Novak |
| 1961 | Operation Eichmann · as Rudolf Hoff |
| 1961 | Mister Ed (TV Series) |
| 1960 | The Roaring 20's (TV Series) · as Otto Bauer |
| 1960 | Dante (TV Series) · as Baron Von Zenger |
| 1960 | Michael Shayne (TV Series) · as Dr. Hess |
| 1960 | Outlaws (TV Series) |
| 1960 | My Three Sons (TV Series) · as Chief Of Protocol |
| 1960 | Thriller (TV Series) · as Prof. Martin Vander Hoven |
| 1960 | The Story of Ruth · as King Of Moab |
| 1960 | My Sister Eileen (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1959 | Shotgun Slade (TV Series) · as Corneilus |
| 1959 | The Blue Angel · as Principal Harter |
| 1959 | Five Fingers (TV Series) · as Saphani |
| 1959 | The Wonderful Country · as Ben Sterner |
| 1959 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV Series) · as Chief |
| 1959 | The June Allyson Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Popper |
| 1959 | Markham (TV Series) · as Police Commissioner Langres |
| 1959 | The Third Man (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Untouchables (TV Series) · as Franz Koenig |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Dr. Molhaus |
| 1958 | Cimarron City (TV Series) · as P.b. Minscher |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) · as Carl Neuman |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) |
| 1958 | Fräulein · as Ulick, German Health Dept. |
| 1958 | The Young Lions · as German Town Mayor (uncredited) |
| 1957 | The Gray Ghost (TV Series) · as Major Von Borcke |
| 1957 | Perry Mason (TV Series) · as A. Tobler |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Vegaro |
| 1956 | The Adventures of Hiram Holliday (TV Series) · as Count Courtebiche |
| 1956 | The Gale Storm Show (TV Series) · as Hans Schlosser |
| 1956 | The Power and the Prize · as Mr. Ruloff |
| 1956 | Telephone Time (TV Series) |
| 1956 | Never Say Goodbye · as Oskar |
| 1955 | The Rains of Ranchipur · as Rashid Ali Khan |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater (TV Series) |
| 1955 | Screen Directors Playhouse (TV Series) · as Prefect Of Police |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) · as Train Conductor |
| 1955 | Jungle Jim (TV Series) · as Wilhelm Camphausen |
| 1955 | Navy Log (TV Series) |
| 1955 | Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (TV Series) · as Brunner |
| 1954 | Disneyland (TV Series) · as Office Supervisor |
| 1954 | The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (TV Series) · as Baron Carlisle |
| 1954 | Father Knows Best (TV Series) · as Artist |
| 1954 | The Lineup (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1954 | Studio 57 (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1954 | Captain Midnight (TV Series) · as Goronov |
| 1954 | The Whistler (TV Series) · as Van Loovan |
| 1954 | Crash of Moons · as Bavarro |
| 1954 | The Gypsy Moon · as Bavarro |
| 1954 | Public Defender (TV Series) · as Mr. Lambert |
| 1954 | Executive Suite · as Henri - Stork Club Maître D' |
| 1954 | Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (TV Series) · as Bovaro |
| 1953 | Topper (TV Series) · as Ali |
| 1953 | The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) · as Hans |
| 1953 | The Juggler · as Emile Halevy |
| 1953 | Private Secretary (TV Series) |
| 1953 | You Are There (TV Series) · as Nazi News Dealer |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America (TV Series) |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) · as Koert |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman (TV Series) · as Bronsky |
| 1952 | This Is The Life (TV Series) · as Carl Brandt |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) |
| 1951 | Callaway Went Thataway · as Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Morris Odvarka |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) · as Sgt. Schultz |
| 1951 | Sky King (TV Series) · as Griz Raetze |
| 1951 | Go for Broke! · as German Officer |
| 1950 | King Solomon's Mines · as Austin - Safari Client (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Guilty of Treason · as Dr. Szandor Deste |
| 1949 | The Lone Ranger (TV Series) · as Baron Von Baden |
| 1949 | Fireside Theatre (TV Series) · as Amos |
| 1948 | The Argyle Secrets · as Winter |
| 1948 | To the Victor · as Jacques Lestrac |
| 1948 | My Girl Tisa · as Otto |
| 1947 | The Beginning or the End · as German Laboratory Assistant |
| 1946 | Nocturne · as Charles Shawn |
| 1946 | Tangier · as Ferris Wheel Operator |
| 1943 | The Fallen Sparrow · as Anton |
| 1943 | The Moon Is Down · as Lt. Prackle (uncredited) |
| 1943 | This Land Is Mine · as German Sergeant |
| 1943 | They Came to Blow Up America · as Gestapo Agent |
| 1943 | Tonight We Raid Calais · as Kurz |
| 1943 | Immortal Sergeant · as Officer |
| 1943 | The Fighting Guerrillas · as Gestapo Agent |
| 1942 | Seven Miles from Alcatraz · as Fritz Weinermann |
| 1942 | Once Upon a Honeymoon · as Von Kleinoch (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Desperate Journey · as Conductor On Empty Troop Train |
| 1941 | |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve · as Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Spring Parade · as Cymbalist (uncredited) |