Jon Cedar
Born January 22, 1931 (Age: 95)
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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.
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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Filmography
Murder in Mind
1997
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as Superior Officer
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Age: 66
Asteroid
1997
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as General Smith
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Age: 66
Interceptor
1992
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as Elliot
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Age: 61
By Dawn's Early Light
1990
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as SAC Colonel
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Age: 59
Feds!
1988
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as Senior Agent
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Age: 57
Messenger of Death
1988
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as Saul
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Age: 57
In Love and War
1987
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as Bud Salsig
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Age: 56
Death Hunt
1981
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as Hawkins
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Age: 50
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
1981
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as Wally Stanton
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Age: 49
The Concorde... Airport '79
1979
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as Froelich
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Age: 48
The Manitou
1978
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as Dr. Jack Hughes
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Age: 47
Capricorn One
1977
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as F.B.I. Man Number 1
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Age: 46
The Healers
1974
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as
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Age: 43
Foxy Brown
1974
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as Dr. Chase
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Age: 43
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
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as Holloway
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Age: 43
Little Cigars
1973
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as Faust
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Age: 42
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
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as Flarger
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Age: 38
The Quick and the Dead
1963
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as Lt. Rogers
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Age: 31