Cast & creator
John Banner
Best known for Perry Mason, Matinee Theater, Four Star Playhouse
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.
Also known as: Johann Banner, جان بنر
46
film credits
53
television credits
99
1940–2016 · acting roles
6.6
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (99)
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Perry Mason
A. Tobler
1957
Matinee Theater
1955
Four Star Playhouse
Koert
1952
The Red Skelton Show
Sgt. Schultz
1951Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
General Zimring
1963
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Dutch Customs Man
1962
The Virginian
Gus Schultz
1962The Virginian
August the Head Waiter
1962
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Hogan's Heroes
Hans Schultz
1965
The Untouchables
Franz Koenig
1959
The Lucy Show
Sergeant Schultz
1962
The Doris Day Show
Bruno
1968
Thriller
Prof. Martin Vander Hoven
1960
Father Knows Best
Artist
1954
77 Sunset Strip
Carl Neuman
1958
One Step Beyond
Dr. Molhaus
1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Chief
1959
The Partridge Family
Max Ledbetter
1970
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Russian Chairman
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Dr. Foster
1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Martin Rutke
1963
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Train Conductor
1955
Studio 57
1954
Alias Smith and Jones
1971
Hazel
Mr. Mueller
1961
Mister Ed
1961
Adventures of Superman
Bronsky
1952
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Mr. Popper
1959
The Young Marrieds
Dimitri Kilarin #1
1964
Telephone Time
1956
Outlaws
1960
Navy Log
1955
Public Defender
Mr. Lambert
1954
The Third Man
1959
Cavalcade of America
1952
The Gale Storm Show
Hans Schlosser
1956
The Rogues
Steiner
1964
The Roaring 20's
1960
Alcoa Premiere
Kaspar Kraus
1961
Letter to Loretta
Hans
1953
The Whistler
1954
Behind Closed Doors
Prosecutor Hoxa
1958
General Electric True
1962
Private Secretary
1953
The Man Called X
1956
The Cara Williams Show
Zinzer
1964
The Baileys of Balboa
1964
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Brunner
1955
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951The Chicago Teddy Bears
1971
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Morris Odvarka
1951
The Young Lions
German Town Mayor (uncredited)
1958
King Solomon's Mines
Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
1950
One, Two, Three
Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
1961
The Story of Ruth
King Of Moab
1960
Executive Suite
Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
1954
This Land Is Mine
German Sergeant
1943
The Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016
Never Say Goodbye
Oskar
1956
Bedtime Story
Burgermeister (uncredited)
1964
36 Hours
Ernst
1964
The Wonderful Country
Ben Sterner
1959
The Moon Is Down
Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
1943
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
1942
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
Guard
1964
Kisses for My President
Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
1964
Desperate Journey
1942
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
Weber
1968
It Started with Eve
Party Guest (uncredited)
1941
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Fritz
1942
The Juggler
Emile Halevy
1953
The Blue Angel
Principal Harter
1959
The Fallen Sparrow
Anton
1943
Pacific Blackout
1941
The Beast of Budapest
Dr. Kovach
1958
One Coat of White
Vegaro
1957
The Yellow Canary
Sam Skolman
1963
Nocturne
Charles Shawn (uncredited)
1946
Crash of Moons
Bavarro
1954
To the Victor
Jacques Lestrac
1948
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
Office Supervisor
1959
Callaway Went Thataway
Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
1951
With This Ring
1954
My Girl Tisa
Otto
1948
They Came to Blow Up America
Gestapo Agent
1943
Go for Broke!
German Officer (uncredited)
1951
The Argyle Secrets
Winter
1948
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Self/Sgt. Schultz
1965
Spring Parade
Cymbalist (uncredited)
1940
Operation Eichmann
Rudolf Hoff
1961
Hitler
Gregor Strasser
1962
Star Spangled Salesman
Self
1968
The Gypsy Moon
Bavarro
1954
Togetherness
Hipolitas
1970
Guilty of Treason
Dr. Szandor Deste
1950
20,000 Eyes
Kurt Novak
1961The Dream
Prefect of Police
1956