Acting
John Banner
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.
Filmography
The Last Laugh
Film · 2016
Alias Smith and Jones
Series · 1971
The Chicago Teddy Bears
Series · 1971
Togetherness
Film · 1970
The Partridge Family
Series · 1970
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
Film · 1968
Star Spangled Salesman
Film · 1968
The Doris Day Show
Series · 1968
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Film · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
36 Hours
Film · 1964
Bedtime Story
Film · 1964
Kisses for My President
Film · 1964
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
Film · 1964
The Rogues
Series · 1964
The Baileys of Balboa
Series · 1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Series · 1964
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Series · 1964
The Young Marrieds
Series · 1964
The Cara Williams Show
Series · 1964
The Yellow Canary
Film · 1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Series · 1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Series · 1963
Hitler
Film · 1962
The Lucy Show
Series · 1962
The Virginian
Series · 1962
General Electric True
Series · 1962
The Virginian
Series · 1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Series · 1962
20,000 Eyes
Film · 1961
One, Two, Three
Film · 1961
Operation Eichmann
Film · 1961
Mister Ed
Series · 1961
Hazel
Series · 1961
Alcoa Premiere
Series · 1961
The Story of Ruth
Film · 1960
Outlaws
Series · 1960
Thriller
Series · 1960
The Roaring 20's
Series · 1960
The Wonderful Country
Film · 1959
The Blue Angel
Film · 1959
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
Film · 1959
One Step Beyond
Series · 1959
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Series · 1959
The Third Man
Series · 1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Series · 1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Series · 1959
The Untouchables
Series · 1959
The Beast of Budapest
Film · 1958
The Young Lions
Film · 1958
The Donna Reed Show
Series · 1958
77 Sunset Strip
Series · 1958
Behind Closed Doors
Series · 1958
One Coat of White
Film · 1957
Perry Mason
Series · 1957
Never Say Goodbye
Film · 1956
The Dream
Film · 1956
Telephone Time
Series · 1956
The Man Called X
Series · 1956
The Gale Storm Show
Series · 1956
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Series · 1955
Matinee Theater
Series · 1955
Navy Log
Series · 1955
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Series · 1955
With This Ring
Film · 1954
The Gypsy Moon
Film · 1954
Crash of Moons
Film · 1954
Executive Suite
Film · 1954
The Whistler
Series · 1954
Public Defender
Series · 1954
Studio 57
Series · 1954
Father Knows Best
Series · 1954
The Juggler
Film · 1953
Private Secretary
Series · 1953
Letter to Loretta
Series · 1953
Adventures of Superman
Series · 1952
Cavalcade of America
Series · 1952
Four Star Playhouse
Series · 1952
Go for Broke!
Film · 1951
Callaway Went Thataway
Film · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Series · 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Series · 1951
The Red Skelton Show
Series · 1951
Guilty of Treason
Film · 1950
King Solomon's Mines
Film · 1950
My Girl Tisa
Film · 1948
The Argyle Secrets
Film · 1948
To the Victor
Film · 1948
Nocturne
Film · 1946
The Fallen Sparrow
Film · 1943
They Came to Blow Up America
Film · 1943
The Moon Is Down
Film · 1943
This Land Is Mine
Film · 1943
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Film · 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Film · 1942
Desperate Journey
Film · 1942
It Started with Eve
Film · 1941
Pacific Blackout
Film · 1941
Spring Parade
Film · 1940