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Jon Cedar

Jon Cedar

Birthday: 1931-01-22 | Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA

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. 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2010
Love Shack

as    Sebastian Bulge

1997
Murder in Mind

as    Superior Officer

1992
Interceptor

as    Elliot

1988
Feds!

as    Senior Agent

1983
I Want to Live

as    Jim Stockard

1981
Death Hunt

as    Hawkins

1981
Kiss Daddy Goodbye

as    Wally Stanton

1978
The Manitou

as    Dr. Jack Hughes

1977
Day of the Animals

as    Frank Young

1976
Time Travelers

as    Pegleg (1871)

1975
Stowaway to the Moon

as    Hans Hartman

1973
Little Cigars

as    Faust

1963
The Quick and the Dead

as    Lt. Rogers