Acting · Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine] · Born January 28, 1910
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.
MovieThe Last Laugh
2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Chicago Teddy Bears
1971
TVAlias Smith and Jones
1971
TVThe Partridge Family
1970
as Max Ledbetter
MovieTogetherness
1970
as Hipolitas
TVThe Doris Day Show
1968
as Bruno
MovieStar Spangled Salesman
1968
as Self
MovieThe Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
1968
as Weber
MovieBing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
as Self/Sgt. Schultz
TVHogan's Heroes
1965
as Hans Schultz
Movie36 Hours
1964
as Ernst
TVThe Young Marrieds
1964
as Dimitri Kilarin #1
TVThe Cara Williams Show
1964
as Zinzer
TVThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
as Dr. Foster
TVThe Baileys of Balboa
1964
TVVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
as Russian Chairman
TVThe Rogues
1964
as Steiner
MovieKisses for My President
1964
as Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
MovieBedtime Story
1964
as Burgermeister (uncredited)
MovieThe Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
1964
as Guard
TVKraft Suspense Theatre
1963
as Martin Rutke
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
as General Zimring
MovieThe Yellow Canary
1963
as Sam Skolman
TVThe Lucy Show
1962
as Sergeant Schultz
TVGeneral Electric True
1962
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Dutch Customs Man
TVThe Virginian
1962
as Gus Schultz
MovieHitler
1962
as Gregor Strasser
MovieOne, Two, Three
1961
as Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
TVAlcoa Premiere
1961
as Kaspar Kraus
TVHazel
1961
as Mr. Mueller
Movie20,000 Eyes
1961
as Kurt Novak
MovieOperation Eichmann
1961
as Rudolf Hoff
TVMister Ed
1961
TVThe Roaring 20's
1960
TVOutlaws
1960
TVThriller
1960
as Prof. Martin Vander Hoven
MovieThe Story of Ruth
1960
as King Of Moab
MovieThe Wonderful Country
1959
as Ben Sterner
TVThe Untouchables
1959
as Franz Koenig
TVThe Third Man
1959
TVThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
TVThe DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
as Mr. Popper
MovieThe Blue Angel
1959
as Principal Harter
MovieThe Peter Tchaikovsky Story
1959
as Office Supervisor
TVOne Step Beyond
1959
as Dr. Molhaus
TV77 Sunset Strip
1958
as Carl Neuman
TVBehind Closed Doors
1958
as Prosecutor Hoxa
TVThe Donna Reed Show
1958
MovieThe Young Lions
1958
as German Town Mayor (uncredited)
MovieThe Beast of Budapest
1958
as Dr. Kovach
TVPerry Mason
1957
as A. Tobler
MovieOne Coat of White
1957
as Vegaro
The Gale Storm Show
1956
as Hans Schlosser
The Dream
1956
as Prefect of Police
TVTelephone Time
1956
MovieNever Say Goodbye
1956
as Oskar
TVThe Man Called X
1956
TVMatinee Theater
1955
TVAlfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Train Conductor
TVNavy Log
1955
TVSheena: Queen of the Jungle
1955
as Brunner
MovieThe Gypsy Moon
1954
as Bavarro
TVStudio 57
1954
TVThe Whistler
1954
MovieCrash of Moons
1954
as Bavarro
MovieExecutive Suite
1954
as Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
TVPublic Defender
1954
as Mr. Lambert
MovieWith This Ring
1954
TVLetter to Loretta
1953
as Hans
MovieThe Juggler
1953
as Emile Halevy
TVPrivate Secretary
1953
TVCavalcade of America
1952
TVFour Star Playhouse
1952
as Koert
TVAdventures of Superman
1952
as Bronsky
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
MovieCallaway Went Thataway
1951
as Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Morris Odvarka
TVThe Red Skelton Show
1951
as Sgt. Schultz
MovieGo for Broke!
1951
as German Officer (uncredited)
MovieKing Solomon's Mines
1950
as Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
MovieGuilty of Treason
1950
as Dr. Szandor Deste
MovieTo the Victor
1948
as Jacques Lestrac
MovieThe Argyle Secrets
1948
as Winter
MovieMy Girl Tisa
1948
as Otto
MovieNocturne
1946
as Charles Shawn (uncredited)
MovieThe Fallen Sparrow
1943
as Anton
MovieThey Came to Blow Up America
1943
as Gestapo Agent
MovieThis Land Is Mine
1943
as German Sergeant
MovieThe Moon Is Down
1943
as Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
MovieOnce Upon a Honeymoon
1942
as Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
MovieSeven Miles from Alcatraz
1942
as Fritz
MovieDesperate Journey
1942
MoviePacific Blackout
1941
MovieIt Started with Eve
1941
as Party Guest (uncredited)
MovieSpring Parade
1940
as Cymbalist (uncredited)
