Norbert Weisser
Biography
Norbert Weisser is a German-born American film and theatre actor born on July 9, 1946, in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. Known for his many roles in Albert Pyun-directed movies, Weisser has accumulated 71 known acting credits. He is a founding member of the Odyssey Theater and the Padua Hills Playwrights Festival, where he developed the role of Trickster in Murray Mednick's epic seven-hour production, The Coyote Cycle. His stage career includes performances in theaters throughout Europe and the United States, including a Broadway role as Rode opposite Ed Harris in Ronald Harwood's Taking Sides at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. Most recently, he played Oskar in John O'Keefe's Times Like These in San Francisco, Albany, New York, and Los Angeles.
Career overview
Norbert Weisser is a German-born American film and theatre actor born on July 9, 1946, in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. He is recognized for his numerous appearances in films directed by Albert Pyun. Throughout his extensive career, Weisser has accumulated a significant number of acting credits in film and television.
In addition to his work in film, Weisser has maintained an active career in theatre, performing on stages throughout Europe and the United States, including Broadway. He is noted as a founding member of the Odyssey Theater and the Padua Hills Playwrights Festival. Among his stage credits, he developed the role of Trickster in Murray Mednick's epic seven-hour production The Coyote Cycle. On Broadway, he played the role of Rode opposite Ed Harris in Ronald Harwood's production of Taking Sides at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. His later stage work includes playing Oskar in John O'Keefe's production of Times Like These, with performances in San Francisco, Albany, New York, and Los Angeles.
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Full Filmography
73 titles- Dark Secrets: Game of Death Chapter 2 (2025) as Anthony Wagner
- Game of Death: The Six Doors to Hell (2024) as Helicopter Pilot(voice)
- Albert Pyun: King of Cult Movies (2023) as Self
- She's in Portland (2020)
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Peter Schuler
- Angels & Demons (2009) as CERN Scientist
- Breaking Bad (2008) as Peter Schuler
- Gemini Division (2008)
- Road to Hell (2008) as Interrogator Farnsworth
- Cool Air (2006) as Deltoid
- Cool Air (2006) Producer
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Patrick Roth
- Infection (2005) as Dr. Franks / Deputy Ben
- Infection (2005) Producer
- Around the Bend (2004) as Walter
- Bad Bizness (2003) as Stephens
- The Agency (2001) as Konrad
- Alias (2001) as Jeroen Schiller
- Ticker (2001) as Dugger
- Pollock (2000) as Hans Namuth
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Wernher Von Braun
- Brimstone (1998) as Martin Benedict
- Sorcerers (1998) as Lord Manor
- Blast (1997) as Commando Rescuer
- Crazy Six (1997) as Jerzy
- Nemesis 4: Death Angel (1996) as Tokuda
- Riders of the Purple Sage (1996) as Deacon Tull
- Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996) as Cuzo
- Nemesis 3: Time Lapse (1996) as Edson
- Omega Doom (1996) as The Head
- Heatseeker (1995) as Tsui Tung
- The Killers Within (1995) as Bernhard Hiller
- My Antonia (1995) as Otto
- ER (1994) as Dr. Adler
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994) as Farfegnuton (voice)
- The Road to Wellville (1994) as Dr. Spitzvogel
- Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994) as KLM Mechanic
- Schindler's List (1993) as Albert Hujar
- Hocus Pocus (1993) as Thackery's Father
- Arcade (1993) as Albert
- Chaplin (1992) as German Diplomat
- Deceit (1992) as Bailey / Farnsworth III
- In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992) as John Singer
- The Rocketeer (1991) as Zeppelin Pilot
- Keeping Secrets (1991) as Photographer
- Seeds of Tragedy (1991) as Gunter
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Reinhart
- Captain America (1990) as Alaskan Surveyor
- Midnight Cabaret (1990) as Tony
- The Incident (1990) as Riefenstahl
- Mancuso, F.B.I. (1989)
- The Radicals (1989) as Michael Sattler
- From Hollywood to Deadwood (1989) as Peter Mueller
- The Secret of the Ice Cave (1989) as Dr. Victor Talbot
- Walker (1987) as Prange
- Down Twisted (1987) as Alsandro Deltoid
- Sweet Lies (1987) as Bill
- ¡Three Amigos! (1986) as German's Friend
- Radioactive Dreams (1986) as Sternwood
- Stark (1985) as Powell
- Hunter (1984) as Craig Borson
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Masquerade (1983) as Lohmann
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as Soldier No. 1
- Knight Rider (1982) as Fredo Lureni
- The Thing (1982) as Norwegian
- Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982)
- Android (1982) as Keller
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Egon Hubisch
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Egon Hubisch
- Midnight Express (1978) as Erich
- Keefer (1978) as Vorst
- The Deadly Triangle (1977) as Ernst Haag
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Norbert Weisser best known for?
Norbert Weisser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including She's in Portland (2020), Better Call Saul (2015), Angels & Demons (2009), Mirror (1975).
When and where was Norbert Weisser born?
Norbert Weisser was born on July 9, 1946 in Neu-Isenburg, Germany.
How many credits does Norbert Weisser have?
Norbert Weisser has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2025.
What is Norbert Weisser's background in cinema and television?
Norbert Weisser is a German-born American film and theatre actor born on July 9, 1946, in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. Known for his many roles in Albert Pyun-directed movies, Weisser has accumulated 71 known acting credits. He is a founding member of the Odyssey Theater and the Padua Hills Playwrights Festival, where he dev...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Breaking Bad (2008) as Peter Schuler — aged about 61
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Peter Schuler — aged about 68
- Schindler's List (1993) as Albert Hujar — aged about 46
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Patrick Roth — aged about 58
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Wernher Von Braun — aged about 51
- The Thing (1982) as Norwegian — aged about 35
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