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John Banner

جان بنر
Born 28 Jan 1910 in Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]Died 28 Jan 1973aged 6350 credits

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.

John Banner, nascut Johann Banner (Ivano-Frankivsk, Ucraïna, 28 de gener de 1910 - Viena, Àustria, 28 de gener de 1973), va ser un actor nord-americà d'origen austríac, conegut pel seu paper de sergent Schultz a la comèdia de situació Hogan's Heroes.

John Banner (Altura: 1,85 metros [6 pies 1 pulgada]), nacido como Johann Banner el 28 de enero de 1910, fue un actor austríaco-estadounidense que alcanzó fama duradera por su interpretación del torpe sargento alemán Hans Schultz en la querida comedia Hogan's Heroes. (1965-1971). Banner nació en Viena, Austria-Hungría (ahora Ucrania). Estudió actuación en el prestigioso Seminario Reinhardt y comenzó su carrera en los escenarios vieneses. En 1938, con el ascenso de los nazis, Banner, un judío, huyó de Austria a los Estados Unidos. Después de llegar a Estados Unidos, Banner tuvo dificultades para encontrar trabajo en la profesión que había elegido. Aceptó trabajos ocasionales para llegar a fin de mes mientras continuaba con su pasión por la actuación. Con el tiempo, comenzó a conseguir pequeños papeles en películas de Hollywood, a menudo interpretando a alemanes estereotipados. En 1965, Banner consiguió el papel del sargento Schultz en la comedia de CBS Hogan's Heroes. El espectáculo se desarrolló en un campo de prisioneros de guerra alemán durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y siguió las hazañas de un grupo de oficiales estadounidenses liderados por el coronel Robert Hogan (Bob Crane). La interpretación de Banner de Schultz, el guardia que siempre "no veía nada" y "no oía nada" mientras los prisioneros salían del campo por túneles o realizaban otras escapadas, fue un punto culminante cómico del programa. El momento cómico de Banner y la entrega de los eslóganes "¡No veo nada!" y "¡No sé nada!" lo hizo querer por audiencias de todo el mundo. Permaneció en el programa durante las seis temporadas completas, convirtiéndose en sinónimo del papel del sargento Schultz. Después de que Hogan's Heroes terminara en 1971, Banner continuó actuando, apareciendo como invitado en varios programas de televisión. También regresó a los escenarios, actuando en varias producciones. En 1973, Banner murió de un ataque al corazón mientras visitaba Viena. Tenía 63 años.

Acting (50)

The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wallace & Gromit Meet Hogen's Heroes
Wallace & Gromit Meet Hogen's Heroes2015 · Sgt. Schultz
Togetherness
Togetherness1970 · Hipolitas
Star Spangled Salesman
Star Spangled Salesman1968 · Self
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz1968 · Weber
A Classic TV Christmas with Bing Crosby and Betty White
A Classic TV Christmas with Bing Crosby and Betty White1968 · Self - Guest
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show1965 · Self/Sgt. Schultz
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story1964 · Office Supervisor
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour1964 · Guard
Kisses for My President
Kisses for My President1964 · Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)
36 Hours
36 Hours1964 · Ernst
Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story1964 · Burgermeister (uncredited)
The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary1963 · Sam Skolman
Hitler
Hitler1962 · Gregor Strasser
One, Two, Three
One, Two, Three1961 · Krause / Haberdasher (voice) (uncredited)
20,000 Eyes
20,000 Eyes1961 · Kurt Novak
Operation Eichmann
Operation Eichmann1961 · Rudolf Hoff
The Story of Ruth
The Story of Ruth1960 · King Of Moab
The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel1959 · Principal Harter
The Wonderful Country
The Wonderful Country1959 · Ben Sterner
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story1959 · Office Supervisor
The Young Lions
The Young Lions1958 · German Town Mayor (uncredited)
The Beast of Budapest
The Beast of Budapest1958 · Dr. Kovach
One Coat of White
One Coat of White1957 · Vegaro
Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye1956 · Oskar
Cradle Song
Cradle Song1955
With This Ring
With This Ring1954
The Gypsy Moon
The Gypsy Moon1954 · Bavarro
Crash of Moons
Crash of Moons1954 · Bavarro
Executive Suite
Executive Suite1954 · Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)
The Juggler
The Juggler1953 · Emile Halevy
Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway1951 · Headwaiter at Mocambo's (uncredited)
Go for Broke!
Go for Broke!1951 · German Officer (uncredited)
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines1950 · Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)
Guilty of Treason
Guilty of Treason1950 · Dr. Szandor Deste
To the Victor
To the Victor1948 · Jacques Lestrac
The Argyle Secrets
The Argyle Secrets1948 · Winter
My Girl Tisa
My Girl Tisa1948 · Otto
Nocturne
Nocturne1946 · Charles Shawn (uncredited)
They Came to Blow Up America
They Came to Blow Up America1943 · Gestapo Agent
Immortal Sergeant
Immortal Sergeant1943 · Officer
The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down1943 · Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine1943 · German Sergeant
The Fallen Sparrow
The Fallen Sparrow1943 · Anton
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Seven Miles from Alcatraz1942 · Fritz
Desperate Journey
Desperate Journey1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
Once Upon a Honeymoon1942 · Von Kleinoch (uncredited)
It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve1941 · Party Guest (uncredited)
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout1941
Spring Parade
Spring Parade1940 · Cymbalist (uncredited)