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John Banner

Bio: 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)
Born: Fri, Jan 28 1910
Birthplace: Stanislau, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine]

Death: Sun, Jan 28 1973
John Banner is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
John Banner would have been no older than 63 in The Last Laugh as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 2016
Poster of Togetherness
Togetherness
John Banner was 60 in Togetherness as 'Hipolitas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1970
Poster of Star Spangled Salesman
Star Spangled Salesman
John Banner was 58 in Star Spangled Salesman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
John Banner was 57 in The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz as 'Weber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1968
Poster of Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
John Banner was 55 in Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show as 'Self/Sgt. Schultz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1965
Poster of 36 Hours
36 Hours
John Banner was 54 in 36 Hours as 'Ernst'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964
Poster of Kisses for My President
Kisses for My President
John Banner was 54 in Kisses for My President as 'Vasiliovich Alexminitch (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1964
Poster of Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story
John Banner was 54 in Bedtime Story as 'Burgermeister (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1964
Poster of The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
John Banner was 54 in The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour as 'Guard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1964
Poster of The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary
John Banner was 53 in The Yellow Canary as 'Sam Skolman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1963
Poster of Hitler
Hitler
John Banner was 52 in Hitler as 'Gregor Strasser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of One, Two, Three
One, Two, Three
John Banner was 51 in One, Two, Three as 'Krause / Haberdrasher (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of 20,000 Eyes
20,000 Eyes
John Banner was 51 in 20,000 Eyes as 'Kurt Novak'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of Operation Eichmann
Operation Eichmann
John Banner was 51 in Operation Eichmann as 'Rudolf Hoff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1961
Poster of The Story of Ruth
The Story of Ruth
John Banner was 50 in The Story of Ruth as 'King Of Moab'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1960
Poster of The Wonderful Country
The Wonderful Country
John Banner was 49 in The Wonderful Country as 'Ben Sterner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1959
Poster of The Blue Angel
The Blue Angel
John Banner was 49 in The Blue Angel as 'Principal Harter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1959
Poster of The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
John Banner was 49 in The Peter Tchaikovsky Story as 'Office Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1959
Poster of The Young Lions
The Young Lions
John Banner was 48 in The Young Lions as 'German Town Mayor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1958
Poster of The Beast of Budapest
The Beast of Budapest
John Banner was 48 in The Beast of Budapest as 'Dr. Kovach'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1958
Poster of Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
John Banner was 46 in Never Say Goodbye as 'Oskar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1956
Poster of The Gypsy Moon
The Gypsy Moon
John Banner was 44 in The Gypsy Moon as 'Bavarro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1954
Poster of Crash of Moons
Crash of Moons
John Banner was 44 in Crash of Moons as 'Bavarro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1954
Poster of With This Ring
With This Ring
John Banner was 43 in With This Ring
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of The Juggler
The Juggler
John Banner was 43 in The Juggler as 'Emile Halevy'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
John Banner was 41 in Callaway Went Thataway as 'Headwaiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Go for Broke!
Go for Broke!
John Banner was 41 in Go for Broke! as 'German Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1951
Poster of King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
John Banner was 40 in King Solomon's Mines as 'Austin - Safari Client (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of Guilty of Treason
Guilty of Treason
John Banner was 40 in Guilty of Treason as 'Dr. Szandor Deste'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 20 1950
Poster of To the Victor
To the Victor
John Banner was 38 in To the Victor as 'Jacques Lestrac'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of The Argyle Secrets
The Argyle Secrets
John Banner was 38 in The Argyle Secrets as 'Winter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1948
Poster of My Girl Tisa
My Girl Tisa
John Banner was 38 in My Girl Tisa as 'Otto'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Nocturne
Nocturne
John Banner was 36 in Nocturne as 'Charles Shawn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of The Fallen Sparrow
The Fallen Sparrow
John Banner was 33 in The Fallen Sparrow as 'Anton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of They Came to Blow Up America
They Came to Blow Up America
John Banner was 33 in They Came to Blow Up America as 'Gestapo Agent'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Poster of This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine
John Banner was 33 in This Land Is Mine as 'German Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Poster of The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down
John Banner was 33 in The Moon Is Down as 'Lt. Prackle (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1943
Poster of Once Upon a Honeymoon
Once Upon a Honeymoon
John Banner was 32 in Once Upon a Honeymoon as 'Von Kleinoch (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1942
Poster of Seven Miles from Alcatraz
Seven Miles from Alcatraz
John Banner was 32 in Seven Miles from Alcatraz as 'Fritz Weinermann'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1942
Poster of Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
John Banner was 31 in Pacific Blackout
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
John Banner was 31 in It Started with Eve as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Spring Parade
Spring Parade
John Banner was 30 in Spring Parade as 'Cymbalist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Chicago Teddy Bears
The Chicago Teddy Bears
John Banner was 61+ in The Chicago Teddy Bears
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Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
John Banner was 60+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
John Banner was 55+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Hans Schultz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Cara Williams Show
The Cara Williams Show
John Banner was 54+ in The Cara Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
John Banner was 54+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Dr. Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of The Baileys of Balboa
The Baileys of Balboa
John Banner was 54+ in The Baileys of Balboa
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1964
Poster of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
John Banner was 54+ in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea as 'Russian Chairman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Rogues
The Rogues
John Banner was 54+ in The Rogues as 'Steiner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
John Banner was 53+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Martin Rutke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
John Banner was 53+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'General Zimring'.
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Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
John Banner was 52+ in The Lucy Show as 'Sergeant Schultz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of General Electric True
General Electric True
John Banner was 52+ in General Electric True
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Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
John Banner was 52+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Dutch Customs Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
John Banner was 52+ in The Virginian as 'Gus Schultz, August the Head Waiter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
John Banner was 51+ in Hazel as 'Mr. Mueller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
John Banner was 50+ in Mister Ed
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's
John Banner was 50+ in The Roaring 20's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
John Banner was 50+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
John Banner was 50+ in Thriller as 'Prof. Martin Vander Hoven'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
John Banner was 49+ in The Third Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
John Banner was 49+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as ', Chief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
John Banner was 49+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Mr. Popper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
John Banner was 48+ in One Step Beyond as 'Dr. Molhaus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
John Banner was 48+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Carl Neuman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors
John Banner was 48+ in Behind Closed Doors as 'Prosecutor Hoxa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
John Banner was 48+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
John Banner was 47+ in Perry Mason as 'A. Tobler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of The Gale Storm Show
The Gale Storm Show
John Banner was 46+ in The Gale Storm Show as 'Hans Schlosser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
John Banner was 46+ in Telephone Time
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Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of The Man Called X
The Man Called X
John Banner was 45+ in The Man Called X
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 27 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
John Banner was 45+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Banner was 45+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Train Conductor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
John Banner was 45+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
John Banner was 45+ in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle as 'Brunner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1955
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
John Banner was 44+ in Studio 57
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of The Whistler
The Whistler
John Banner was 44+ in The Whistler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
John Banner was 44+ in Public Defender as 'Mr. Lambert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
John Banner was 43+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Hans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
John Banner was 43+ in Private Secretary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
John Banner was 42+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
John Banner was 42+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Koert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
John Banner was 42+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Bronsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Banner was 41+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
John Banner was 41+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Morris Odvarka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951