Jon Cedar
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1931-01-22
Deathday 2011-04-14 (80 years old)
Place of Birth Detroit, Michigan, USA
Jon Cedar
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. 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
Actor
as Sebastian Bulge
as Judge Hawthorne
as Superior Officer
as General Smith
as Elliot
as SAC Colonel
as Senior Agent
as Saul
as Bud Salsig
as Roy Hirsh / Windjammer
as Syd Grossinger
as Evan West
as Jim Stockard
as Hawkins
as Wally Stanton
as Froelich
as Dr. Jack Hughes
as F.B.I. Man Number 1
as Frank Young
as Pirate Gun Captain
as Pegleg (1871)
as Hans Hartman
as Dr. Chase
as Holloway
as Agent Thomas Raval
as Faust
as Crowell
as Flarger
as George Corley
as Mannheim
as Cpl. Langenscheidt (as John Cedar)
as Cpl. Langenscheidt (uncredited)
as Cpl. Langenscheidt
as Cpl. Karl Langenscheidt
as Nat Stevens
as Lt. Rogers
Writer
as Screenplay
Producer
as Associate Producer