John Banner

About

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...

Known for

Perry MasonSeries • 1957Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962The VirginianSeries • 1962Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965Four Star PlayhouseSeries • 1952The Donna Reed ShowSeries • 1958The Lucy ShowSeries • 1962The UntouchablesSeries • 1959Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963One Step BeyondSeries • 1959ThrillerSeries • 196077 Sunset StripSeries • 1958The Many Loves of Dobie GillisSeries • 1959Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955The Partridge FamilySeries • 1970Father Knows BestSeries • 1954The Doris Day ShowSeries • 1968Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaSeries • 1964Mister EdSeries • 1961The Young MarriedsSeries • 1964HazelSeries • 1961The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1952