John Banner
Acting
John Banner (Height: 6 feet 1 inch [1.85 meters]), born Johann Banner (January 28, 1910-January 28, 1973), 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.
King Solomon's Mines
as Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
Age 40 (now 63)
One, Two, Three
as Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 63)
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
as Weber
Age 57 (now 63)
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
as Self/Sgt. Schultz
Age 55 (now 63)
Kisses for My President
as Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
Age 54 (now 63)
One, Two, Three
as Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 63)
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
as Office Supervisor
Age 49 (now 63)
Executive Suite
as Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
Age 44 (now 63)
Callaway Went Thataway
as Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Age 41 (now 63)
King Solomon's Mines
as Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
Age 40 (now 63)
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Russian Chairman
Age 54 (now 63)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as General Zimring
Age 53 (now 63)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Dutch Customs Man
Age 52 (now 63)
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as Chief
Age 49 (now 63)
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as Mr. Popper
Age 49 (now 63)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Train Conductor
Age 45 (now 63)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Morris Odvarka
Age 41 (now 63)
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Also Known As
Johann Banner, جان بنر
IMDB
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