7.0
The Last Laugh
2016
John Banner
Acting
Born January 28, 1910Died January 28, 1973Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]
Biography
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.
Movies
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4.6
Togetherness
1970
8.0
Star Spangled Salesman
1968
3.9
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
1968
6.0
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
7.1
36 Hours
1964
7.6
Kisses for My President
1964
6.3
Bedtime Story
1964
7.3
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
1964
8.0
The Yellow Canary
1963
5.8
Hitler
1962
7.5
One, Two, Three
1961
5.3
20,000 Eyes
1961
6.8
Operation Eichmann
1961
7.5
The Story of Ruth
1960
6.1
The Wonderful Country
1959
5.3
The Blue Angel
1959
8.3
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
1959
6.7
The Young Lions
1958
8.0
The Beast of Budapest
1958
0.0
One Coat of White
1957
The Dream
0.0
The Dream
1956
6.2
Never Say Goodbye
1956
2.5
The Gypsy Moon
1954
3.5
Crash of Moons
1954
7.0
Executive Suite
1954
6.0
With This Ring
1954
6.7
The Juggler
1953
5.6
Callaway Went Thataway
1951
5.9
Go for Broke!
1951
6.5
King Solomon's Mines
1950
6.3
Guilty of Treason
1950
6.5
To the Victor
1948
6.2
The Argyle Secrets
1948
9.0
My Girl Tisa
1948
5.9
Nocturne
1946
6.0
The Fallen Sparrow
1943
6.8
They Came to Blow Up America
1943
7.1
This Land Is Mine
1943
6.9
The Moon Is Down
1943
6.3
Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942
5.4
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
1942
6.1
Desperate Journey
1942
6.6
Pacific Blackout
1941
7.2
It Started with Eve
1941
6.9
Spring Parade
1940
TV Shows
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6.7
The Chicago Teddy Bears
6.9
Alias Smith and Jones
6.8
The Partridge Family
6.2
The Doris Day Show
7.5
Hogan's Heroes
4.3
The Young Marrieds
6.5
The Cara Williams Show
7.2
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
8.0
The Baileys of Balboa
7.8
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
8.0
The Rogues
6.5
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
5.9
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
7.1
The Lucy Show
0.0
General Electric True
7.9
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
6.5
The Virginian
6.5
The Virginian
6.0
Alcoa Premiere
6.8
Hazel
6.7
Mister Ed
0.0
The Roaring 20's
6.7
Outlaws
6.7
Thriller
8.1
The Untouchables
7.2
The Third Man
6.3
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
6.3
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
6.8
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
5.7
One Step Beyond
7.2
77 Sunset Strip
8.0
Behind Closed Doors
6.5
The Donna Reed Show
7.7
Perry Mason
6.7
The Gale Storm Show
6.5
Telephone Time
10.0
The Man Called X
5.3
Matinee Theater
7.8
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
5.2
Navy Log
5.3
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
6.7
Father Knows Best
7.5
Studio 57
0.0
The Whistler
6.2
Public Defender
6.6
Letter to Loretta
6.0
Private Secretary
4.6
Cavalcade of America
6.8
Four Star Playhouse
6.6
Adventures of Superman
8.8
Hallmark Hall of Fame
7.2
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
7.4