John Banner
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.
96 acting credits
Acting · 96
Perry Mason
1957
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
The Virginian
1962
Hogan's Heroes
1965
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963
Four Star Playhouse
1952
The Untouchables
1959
The Lucy Show
1962
Matinee Theater
1955
The Red Skelton Show
1951
Thriller
1960
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1964
77 Sunset Strip
1958
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Mister Ed
1961
Hazel
1961
One Step Beyond
1959
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
1964
Adventures of Superman
1952
Studio 57
1954
The Partridge Family
1970
Navy Log
1955
Cavalcade of America
1952
The Doris Day Show
1968
Telephone Time
1956
Outlaws
1960
The Third Man
1959
The Rogues
1964
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
Public Defender
1954
Alcoa Premiere
1961
The Roaring 20's
1960
Behind Closed Doors
1958
The Young Marrieds
1964
The Whistler
1954
Letter to Loretta
1953
The Gale Storm Show
1956
General Electric True
1962
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
The Cara Williams Show
1964
Private Secretary
1953
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
1955
The Man Called X
1956
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Baileys of Balboa
1964
The Chicago Teddy Bears
1971
One, Two, Three
1961
King Solomon's Mines
1950
The Last Laugh
2016
The Young Lions
1958
36 Hours
1964
This Land Is Mine
1943
The Story of Ruth
1960
Desperate Journey
1942
Executive Suite
1954
The Wonderful Country
1959
Nocturne
1946
Bedtime Story
1964
Hitler
1962
Never Say Goodbye
1956
Kisses for My President
1964
Callaway Went Thataway
1951
The Moon Is Down
1943
It Started with Eve
1941
My Girl Tisa
1948
Pacific Blackout
1941
Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
1942
The Blue Angel
1959
The Fallen Sparrow
1943
Operation Eichmann
1961
Go for Broke!
1951
The Yellow Canary
1963
The Beast of Budapest
1958
The Juggler
1953
Crash of Moons
1954
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
1968
To the Victor
1948
They Came to Blow Up America
1943
Spring Parade
1940
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
1964
Star Spangled Salesman
1968
The Gypsy Moon
1954
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
1959
20,000 Eyes
1961
The Argyle Secrets
1948
With This Ring
1954
Togetherness
1970
The Dream
1956
Guilty of Treason
1950
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
One Coat of White
1957