John Banner Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

John Banner

John Banner

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

My Girl Tisa movie poster
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My Girl Tisa

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My Girl Tisa
Otto
The Wonderful Country movie poster
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The Wonderful Country

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The Wonderful Country
Ben Sterner
It Started with Eve movie poster
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It Started with Eve

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It Started with Eve
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Fallen Sparrow movie poster
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The Fallen Sparrow

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The Fallen Sparrow
Anton
The Story of Ruth movie poster
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The Story of Ruth

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The Story of Ruth
King Of Moab
36 Hours movie poster
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36 Hours

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36 Hours
Ernst
Go for Broke! movie poster
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Go for Broke!

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Go for Broke!
German Officer
Hitler movie poster
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Hitler

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Hitler
Gregor Strasser
Bedtime Story movie poster
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Bedtime Story

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Bedtime Story
Burgermeister (uncredited)
Seven Miles from Alcatraz movie poster
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Seven Miles from Alcatraz

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Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Fritz

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