Biography
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.
Filmography
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TV Shows 42
Movies 40
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The Last Laugh (2016)
The Chicago Teddy Bears (1971)
Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
Togetherness (1970)
Star Spangled Salesman (1968)
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968)
Hogan's Heroes (1965)
36 Hours (1964)
The Cara Williams Show (1964)
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964)
The Baileys of Balboa (1964)
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964)
The Rogues (1964)
Kisses for My President (1964)
Bedtime Story (1964)
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour (1964)
Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963)
The Yellow Canary (1963)
The Lucy Show (1962)
General Electric True (1962)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
The Virginian (1962)
Hitler (1962)
One, Two, Three (1961)
Hazel (1961)
20,000 Eyes (1961)
Operation Eichmann (1961)
Mister Ed (1961)
The Roaring 20's (1960)
Outlaws (1960)
Thriller (1960)
The Story of Ruth (1960)
The Wonderful Country (1959)
The Third Man (1959)
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959)
The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959)
The Blue Angel (1959)
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story (1959)
One Step Beyond (1959)
77 Sunset Strip (1958)
Behind Closed Doors (1958)
The Donna Reed Show (1958)
The Beast of Budapest (1958)
Perry Mason (1957)
The Gale Storm Show (1956)
Telephone Time (1956)
Never Say Goodbye (1956)
Man Called X (1956)
Matinee Theater (1955)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
Navy Log (1955)
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (1955)
The Gypsy Moon (1954)
The Whistler (1954)
Crash of Moons (1954)
Public Defender (1954)
With This Ring (1954)
Letter to Loretta (1953)
The Juggler (1953)
Private Secretary (1953)
Cavalcade of America (1952)
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
Adventures of Superman (1952)
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Callaway Went Thataway (1951)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
Go for Broke! (1951)
King Solomon's Mines (1950)
Guilty of Treason (1950)
To the Victor (1948)
The Argyle Secrets (1948)
My Girl Tisa (1948)
Nocturne (1946)
The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
This Land Is Mine (1943)
They Came to Blow Up America (1943)
The Moon Is Down (1943)
Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942)
Pacific Blackout (1941)
It Started with Eve (1941)
Spring Parade (1940)
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GenderMale
Birthday1910-01-28
Deathday1973-01-08 (62 years old)
Birth PlaceVienna, Austria
CitizenshipsAustria, United States of America
Also Known AsJohann Banner
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