
John Banner
Biography
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.
Acting (45 movies)

My Girl Tisa
1948

The Wonderful Country
1959

It Started with Eve
1941

The Fallen Sparrow
1943

The Story of Ruth
1960

36 Hours
1964

Go for Broke!
1951

Hitler
1962

Bedtime Story
1964

Seven Miles from Alcatraz
1942

Never Say Goodbye
1956

20,000 Eyes
1961

The Argyle Secrets
1948

The Last Laugh
2016

With This Ring
1954

Spring Parade
1940

The Blue Angel
1959

They Came to Blow Up America
1943

The Beast of Budapest
1958

The Juggler
1953

The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
1968

The Gypsy Moon
1954

The Moon Is Down
1943

Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942

Guilty of Treason
1950

Callaway Went Thataway
1951

To the Victor
1948

One, Two, Three
1961

The Yellow Canary
1963

The Young Lions
1958

The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
1959

Crash of Moons
1954

This Land Is Mine
1943

Kisses for My President
1964

King Solomon's Mines
1950

The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
1964

Pacific Blackout
1941

Togetherness
1970

Operation Eichmann
1961

Nocturne
1946

Star Spangled Salesman
1968

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965

Desperate Journey
1942

Executive Suite
1954

One Coat of White
1957
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