Obituary of John Banner

[ edit ]

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.

Please help us remember the life of John Banner by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

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)"

Is Mr. John Banner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

Recent Deaths:

Eva Marie Saint
Died January 19th, 2026 in ,
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot
Died December 28th, 2025 in Saint-Tropez, France
James Ransone
Died December 19th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Gil Gerard
Died December 16th, 2025 in Rural, United States
Rob Reiner
Died December 14th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

John Goodman
Born: June 20th 1952 in St. Louis, United States
Dan Blocker
Born: December 10th 1928 in De Kalb, United States
Cooper Koch
Born: July 16th 1996 in Los Angeles, United States
Brad Hall
Born: March 21st 1958 in Santa Barbara, United States
David Fumero
Born: December 29th 1972 in Havana, Cuba

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on John's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-15 10:29:51
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: John Banner on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy