John Banner - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 28, 1910
Died	January 28, 1973 (age 63)
Birthplace	Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius - (see also John Banner's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	His portrayal of Sergeant Hans Schultz in the American TV series 'Hogan's Heroes'.

Intro

John Banner was an Austrian-born American actor best known for his role as Sergeant Hans Schultz in the television sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes,' where he played the bumbling but lovable German guard. His performance made him a memorable figure in American pop culture during the 1960s.

Early Life & Background

John Banner was born Johann Banner on January 28, 1910, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. He studied law at the University of Vienna before discovering a passion for acting, which led to his career change prior to fleeing Europe due to the rise of Nazism.

Career Highlights

Best known for playing Sergeant Hans Schultz in 'Hogan's Heroes' (1965–1971)[1][2]
Appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including 'To the Victor' (1948) and 'The Untouchables'[1][2]
Worked as a character actor in Hollywood, often cast in roles with German accents[1][2]

Trivia

Banner was Jewish and emigrated to the United States in 1938 to escape Nazi persecution.[1][3]
Despite playing a Nazi sergeant on TV, Banner was an outspoken opponent of Nazism.[1][3]
He became a U.S. citizen in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.[2][3]

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