Obituary of John Banner

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John Banner

Johann Banner (born January 28, 1910 in Stanislau, Austria-Hungary) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his role as Sergeant Schultz in the American situation comedy, “Hogan's Heroes.” John died on January 28, 1973 and his death was because of a abdominal hemorrhage. He died on his 63rd birthday.

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John Banner Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: Austrian
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Johann Banner
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Renee Christine Gemenne Muhr (married 1965-1973, his death)
      • Illa Raudnitz (married 11 October 1940-divorced ?)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 28 1973 at age 63
  • Place: Vienna, Austria
  • Cause of Death: Hemorrhage
  • Interment: Buried at Friedhof Mauer, Vienna, Austria

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Austrian Born on January 28th Born in 1910 Died in 1973 Died at age 63 Died from Hemorrhage

John's Notable Roles:

  • Hogan’s Heroes

Quotable Quotes:

"On his ironic casting as Sgt. Schultz: "Well, who better to play Nazis than we Jews?"" (IMDB)

"I see nothing; I hear nothing!"

"John Banner lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, humor, and kindness that continues to inspire others even after his passing. (V)"

"John Banner was a successful and widely respected actor, known for his memorable roles in film and television, until his untimely passing sparked by an unfortunate medical complication. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-15 10:29:51
Author: Tucker
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