Jon Cedar
Known for Acting · 46 credits
- Born
- 1931-01-22
- Died
- 2011-04-14
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
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
TV Shows (20)
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Evan West
Dynasty
1981
Matlock
1986
as Sheriff Washburn / Carl Spivak
Mission: Impossible
1966
as George Corley
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Mannheim / Langenscheidt / Herman Stoffel / Oskar Danzig / Corporal #2
The Rockford Files
1974
as Agent Thomas Raval
Moonlighting
1985
as Roy Hirsh / Windjammer
Run for Your Life
1965
as Nat Stevens
Cannon
1971
Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Syd Grossinger
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Ben Casey
1961
Kojak
1973
as Crowell
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Felony Squad
1966
B. J. and the Bear
1979
Bronk
1975
The Inside
2005
as Judge Hawthorne
Lincoln
1974
as Captain
Movies (26)
Death Hunt
1981
as Hawkins
The Manitou
1978
as Dr. Jack Hughes
Capricorn One
1977
as F.B.I. Man Number 1
Foxy Brown
1974
as Dr. Chase
The Concorde... Airport '79
1979
as Froelich
By Dawn's Early Light
1990
as SAC Colonel
Time Travelers
1976
as Pegleg (1871)
I Want to Live
1983
as Jim Stockard
In Love and War
1987
as Bud Salsig
Swashbuckler
1976
as Pirate Gun Captain
Murder in Mind
1997
as Superior Officer
Love Shack
2010
as Sebastian Bulge
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
as Holloway
Stowaway to the Moon
1975
as Hans Hartman
Messenger of Death
1988
as Saul
Day of the Animals
1977
as Frank Young
Feds!
1988
as Senior Agent
Asteroid
1997
as General Smith
Interceptor
1992
as Elliot
The Healers
1974
Body Shot
1994
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
1981
as Wally Stanton
Little Cigars
1973
as Faust
Second Thoughts
1983
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
as Flarger
The Quick and the Dead
1963
as Lt. Rogers
About Jon Cedar
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 app… With 46 credits spanning from 1961 to 2010, Jon Cedar has appeared in 26 films and 20 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jon Cedar Movies
- Death Hunt (1981) — as Hawkins
- The Manitou (1978) — as Dr. Jack Hughes
- Capricorn One (1977) — as F.B.I. Man Number 1
- Foxy Brown (1974) — as Dr. Chase
- The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979) — as Froelich
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