Norbert Weisser, a multifaceted and accomplished German-born American film and theatre actor, made his entrance into the world on July 9, 1946. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for his diverse and extensive range of roles in the cinematic universe, particularly for his numerous collaborations with the renowned film director Albert Pyun.
Weisser, a pioneering figure in the world of theater, took the stage as a founding member of the Odyssey Theater and the Padua Hills Playwrights Festival, allowing him to hone his craft and bring to life the enigmatic character of Trickster in Murray Mednick's monumental seven-hour production, The Coyote Cycle.
Notably, Weisser's most recent theatrical endeavor was that of Oskar in John O'Keefe's captivating production, Times Like These, which received a tri-city tour, gracing the stages of San Francisco, Albany, New York, and Los Angeles.
Throughout this critically acclaimed performance, Weisser demonstrated his remarkable talent, ultimately garnering an esteemed Ovation Award, an LA Weekly Theater Award, and a nomination from the prestigious LA Drama Critics Circle.
Noted actor and director, Weisser, has expanded his creative horizons by taking on the reins behind the camera, expertly guiding productions at the prestigious Magic Theater in San Francisco, as well as the esteemed Mark Taper Forum's New Playwrights Festival in Los Angeles, showcasing his versatility and talent.
In addition, Weisser has ventured into the realm of film production, having successfully overseen the development of two notable projects, Infection and Cool Air, both directed by Albert Pyun and starring his own son, the accomplished actor Morgan Weisser, highlighting the family's commitment to the craft and their shared passion for storytelling.
Weisser's television credits are a testament to his versatility as an actor, boasting a diverse array of roles in a multitude of shows, including the critically acclaimed Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight, the Western drama Riders of the Purple Sage, the literary adaptation My Antonia, the science fiction epic From the Earth to the Moon, the espionage thriller Alias, the action-packed The Agency, the crime drama NCIS, the medical drama ER, and the supernatural drama Ghost Whisperer.
