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John Banner Died at age: 62

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

John Banner

Date of Birth:

Jan 28, 1910

Country of birth:

Austria

Died:

Jan 08, 1973

Biography of

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.

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John Banner

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Filmography of

John Banner

Found 40 Movies in total

The Last Laugh

Self ( Actor )

... 2016

Togetherness

Hipolitas ( Actor )

... 1970

... 1968

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show

Self/Sgt. Schultz ( Actor )

... 1965

36 Hours

Ernst ( Actor )

... 1964

Kisses for My President

Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1964

Bedtime Story

Burgermeister (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1964

... 1964

The Yellow Canary

Sam Skolman ( Actor )

... 1963

Hitler

Gregor Strasser ( Actor )

... 1962

One, Two, Three

Krause / Haberdrasher (voice) ( Actor )

... 1961

20,000 Eyes

Kurt Novak ( Actor )

... 1961

Operation Eichmann

Rudolf Hoff ( Actor )

... 1961

The Story of Ruth

King Of Moab ( Actor )

... 1960

The Wonderful Country

Ben Sterner ( Actor )

... 1959

The Blue Angel

Principal Harter ( Actor )

... 1959

The Young Lions

German Town Mayor (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1958

The Beast of Budapest

Dr. Kovach ( Actor )

... 1958

Never Say Goodbye

Oskar ( Actor )

... 1956

The Gypsy Moon

Bavarro ( Actor )

... 1954

Crash of Moons

Bavarro ( Actor )

... 1954

... 1954

The Juggler

Emile Halevy ( Actor )

... 1953

Callaway Went Thataway

Headwaiter (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1951

Go for Broke!

German Officer ( Actor )

... 1951

King Solomon's Mines

Austin - Safari Client (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1950

Guilty of Treason

Dr. Szandor Deste ( Actor )

... 1950

To the Victor

Jacques Lestrac ( Actor )

... 1948

The Argyle Secrets

Winter ( Actor )

... 1948

My Girl Tisa

Otto ( Actor )

... 1948

Nocturne

Charles Shawn ( Actor )

... 1946

The Fallen Sparrow

Anton ( Actor )

... 1943

They Came to Blow Up America

Gestapo Agent ( Actor )

... 1943

This Land Is Mine

German Sergeant ( Actor )

... 1943

The Moon Is Down

Lt. Prackle (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1943

Once Upon a Honeymoon

Von Kleinoch (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1942

Seven Miles from Alcatraz

Fritz Weinermann ( Actor )

... 1942

... 1941

It Started with Eve

Party Guest (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1941

Spring Parade

Cymbalist (uncredited) ( Actor )

... 1940