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Jon Cedar
Actor

Jon Cedar

22 Jan 1931Born
14 Apr 2011Died
80Age at death
46Credits

Biography

Jon Cedar (1931-2011) was an American actor who appeared in more than sixty films and television shows during his career. He was best known for his recurring role as Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the television series Hogan's Heroes.

After serving in the U.S. military during the Korean War, he honed his craft in high school theatre before joining his family in traveling musical and off-Broadway productions.

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Later, he graced the stage with the Players Ring theatre troupe in Hollywood.

With a filmography boasting over 60 film and television appearances, Cedar's most prominent role was undoubtedly Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the beloved series "Hogan's Heroes." He also graced the silver screen in films like "Capricorn One," "Death Hunt," "The Manitou," and "The Concorde... Airport '79." His television appearances were equally impressive, featuring guest roles on numerous iconic shows including "Matlock," "Barnaby Jones," "Kojak," and "Murder, She Wrote."

Married to Barbara Joan Shandell and father to two children, Jon Cedar continued acting until his passing in Los Angeles, California at the age of 80.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2010Love ShackFilm: Sebastian Bulge
  2. 2005The InsideSeries: Judge Hawthorne (1 episode)
  3. 1997Murder in MindFilm: Superior Officer
  4. 1997AsteroidFilm: General Smith
  5. 1994Body ShotFilm
  6. 1992InterceptorFilm: Elliot
  7. 1990By Dawn's Early LightFilm: SAC Colonel
  8. 1988Feds!Film: Senior Agent
  9. 1988Messenger of DeathFilm: Saul
  10. 1987In Love and WarFilm: Bud Salsig
  11. 1986MatlockSeries: Sheriff Washburn, Carl Spivak (1 episode)
  12. 1985MoonlightingSeries: Roy Hirsh / Windjammer
  13. 1984Tales from the DarksideSeries: Syd Grossinger (1 episode)
  14. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Evan West (1 episode)
  15. 1983Hardcastle and McCormickSeries (1 episode)
  16. 1983I Want to LiveFilm: Jim Stockard
  17. 1983Second ThoughtsFilm: Prosecutor
  18. 1981Death HuntFilm: Hawkins
  19. 1981DynastySeries (1 episode)
  20. 1981Kiss Daddy GoodbyeFilm: Wally Stanton
  21. 1979The Concorde... Airport '79Film: Froelich
  22. 1979B. J. and the BearSeries (1 episode)
  23. 1978The ManitouFilm: Dr. Jack Hughes, Screenplay
  24. 1977Capricorn OneFilm: F.B.I. Man Number 1
  25. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries (1 episode)
  26. 1977Day of the AnimalsFilm: Frank Young
  27. 1976SwashbucklerFilm: Pirate Gun Captain
  28. 1976Time TravelersFilm: Pegleg (1871)
  29. 1975Starsky & HutchSeries (1 episode)
  30. 1975BronkSeries (1 episode)
  31. 1975Stowaway to the MoonFilm: Hans Hartman
  32. 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Agent Thomas Raval (1 episode)
  33. 1974LincolnSeries: Captain (1 episode)
  34. 1974The HealersFilm
  35. 1974Foxy BrownFilm: Dr. Chase
  36. 1974The Execution of Private SlovikFilm: Holloway
  37. 1973KojakSeries: Crowell (1 episode)
  38. 1973Little CigarsFilm: Faust
  39. 1971CannonSeries (1 episode)
  40. 1969Wake Me When the War Is OverFilm: Flarger
  41. 1966Mission: ImpossibleSeries: George Corley (1 episode)
  42. 1966Felony SquadSeries (1 episode)
  43. 1965Hogan's HeroesSeries: Mannheim, Langenscheidt, Herman Stoffel, Oskar Danzig, Corporal #2 (1 episode)
  44. 1965Run for Your LifeSeries: Nat Stevens (1 episode)
  45. 1963The Quick and the DeadFilm: Lt. Rogers
  46. 1961Ben CaseySeries (1 episode)

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