Jon Cedar
Actor
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.
Filmography
Foxy Brown
as Dr. Chase 1974
The Concorde... Airport '79
as Froelich 1979
Death Hunt
as Hawkins 1981
Feds!
as Senior Agent 1988
Messenger of Death
as Saul 1988
Day of the Animals
as Frank Young 1977
The Manitou
as Dr. Jack Hughes 1978
By Dawn's Early Light
as SAC Colonel 1990
Asteroid
as General Smith 1997
Swashbuckler
as Pirate Gun Captain 1976
Interceptor
as Elliot 1992
Time Travelers
as Pegleg (1871) 1976
The Execution of Private Slovik
as Holloway 1974
Murder in Mind
as Superior Officer 1997
Love Shack
as Sebastian Bulge 2010
Body Shot
1994