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John Banner

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Geboren
28. Januar 1910 · Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]
Gestorben
28. Januar 1973

Biografie

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.

Bekannt aus

Poster zu Eins, zwei, drei
Eins, zwei, drei
Film · 1961 · ★ 7,5
Poster zu Alfred Hitchcock präsentiert
Alfred Hitchcock präsentiert
Serie · 1955 · ★ 7,8
Poster zu Ein Käfig voller Helden
Ein Käfig voller Helden
Serie · 1965 · ★ 7,5
Poster zu Die jungen Löwen
Die jungen Löwen
Film · 1958 · ★ 6,7
Poster zu Die Unbestechlichen
Die Unbestechlichen
Serie · 1959 · ★ 8,1
Poster zu König Salomons Diamanten
König Salomons Diamanten
Film · 1950 · ★ 6,5
Poster zu Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Serie · 1957 · ★ 7,7
Poster zu Die Seaview - In geheimer Mission
Die Seaview - In geheimer Mission
Serie · 1964 · ★ 7,8
Poster zu Alfred Hitchcock zeigt
Alfred Hitchcock zeigt
Serie · 1962 · ★ 7,9
Poster zu 36 Stunden
36 Stunden
Film · 1964 · ★ 7,1
Poster zu Dies ist mein Land
Dies ist mein Land
Film · 1943 · ★ 7,1
Poster zu Solo für O.N.C.E.L.
Solo für O.N.C.E.L.
Serie · 1964 · ★ 7,2

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