John Banner

John Banner

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 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.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1910-01-28
Place of Birth: Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]
Also Known As: Johann Banner

Movies List of John Banner

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My Girl Tisa

1948 Movie
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The Wonderful Country

1959 Movie
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It Started with Eve

1941 Movie
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The Fallen Sparrow

1943 Movie
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The Story of Ruth

1960 Movie
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36 Hours

1964 Movie
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Go for Broke!

1951 Movie
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Hitler

1962 Movie
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Bedtime Story

1964 Movie
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Never Say Goodbye

1956 Movie
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20,000 Eyes

1961 Movie
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The Argyle Secrets

1948 Movie
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The Last Laugh

2016 Movie
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With This Ring

1954 Movie
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Spring Parade

1940 Movie
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The Blue Angel

1959 Movie
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The Beast of Budapest

1958 Movie
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The Juggler

1953 Movie
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The Gypsy Moon

1954 Movie
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The Moon Is Down

1943 Movie
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Once Upon a Honeymoon

1942 Movie
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Guilty of Treason

1950 Movie
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To the Victor

1948 Movie
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One, Two, Three

1961 Movie
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The Yellow Canary

1963 Movie
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The Young Lions

1958 Movie
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Crash of Moons

1954 Movie
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This Land Is Mine

1943 Movie
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King Solomon's Mines

1950 Movie
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Pacific Blackout

1941 Movie
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Togetherness

1970 Movie
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Operation Eichmann

1961 Movie
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Nocturne

1946 Movie