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 Hogans 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 Hogans 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). Banners 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.Banners 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 Hogans 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.
Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1941
Anton
Film 1943
German Officer
Film 1951
Gregor Strasser
Film 1962
Burgermeister (uncredited)
Film 1964
Fritz Weinermann
Film 1942
Kurt Novak
Film 1961
Winter
Film 1948
Self
Film 2016
Film 1954
Cymbalist (uncredited)
Film 1940
Principal Harter
Film 1959
Dr. Kovach
Film 1958
Emile Halevy
Film 1953
Weber
Film 1968
Bavarro
Film 1954
Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
Film 1943
Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
Film 1942
Dr. Szandor Deste
Film 1950
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Film 1951
Jacques Lestrac
Film 1948
Krause / Haberdrasher (voice)
Film 1961
Sam Skolman
Film 1963
German Town Mayor (uncredited)
Film 1958
Office Supervisor
Film 1959
Bavarro
Film 1954
Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
Film 1964
Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
Film 1950
Guard
Film 1964
Film 1941
Rudolf Hoff
Film 1961
Charles Shawn
Film 1946
Self
Film 1968
Self/Sgt. Schultz
Film 1965
Tv 1961
Martin Rutke
Tv 1963
Sergeant Schultz
Tv 1962
Tv 1971
A. Tobler
Tv 1957
Steiner
Tv 1964
Tv 1951
Train Conductor
Tv 1955
Tv 1960
Gus Schultz
Tv 1962
Tv 1971
Prof. Martin Vander Hoven
Tv 1960
Morris Odvarka
Tv 1951
Dr. Molhaus
Tv 1959
Bronsky
Tv 1952
Tv 1958
Tv 1953
Tv 1955
Tv 1955
Tv 1964
Tv 1954
Tv 1952
Tv 1964
Tv 1962
Tv 1956
Mr. Popper
Tv 1959
Tv 1960
Tv 1956
Hans
Tv 1953
Tv 1959
Carl Neuman
Tv 1958
Prosecutor Hoxa
Tv 1958
Tv 1959
Brunner
Tv 1955
Mr. Lambert
Tv 1954
August the Head Waiter
Tv 1962
Koert
Tv 1952
Dr. Foster
Tv 1964
Hans Schlosser
Tv 1956
Russian Chairman
Tv 1964
Chief
Tv 1959
Mr. Mueller
Tv 1961
Dutch Customs Man
Tv 1962
Tv 1954
General Zimring
Tv 1963