Jon Cedar
Born
January 22, 1931
Died
April 14, 2011 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
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.
Love Shack
Sebastian Bulge
2010
The Inside
Judge Hawthorne · (1 episode)
2005
Murder in Mind
Superior Officer
1997
Asteroid
General Smith
1997
Body Shot
1994
Interceptor
Elliot
1992
By Dawn's Early Light
SAC Colonel
1990
Feds
Senior Agent
1988
Messenger of Death
Saul
1988
In Love and War
Bud Salsig
1987
Matlock
(2 episodes)
1986
Moonlighting
(0 episode)
1985
Moonlighting
Roy Hirsh / Windjammer · (1 episode)
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Syd Grossinger · (1 episode)
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Evan West · (1 episode)
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
(1 episode)
1983
I Want to Live
Jim Stockard
1983
Second Thoughts
1983
Death Hunt
Hawkins
1981
Dynasty
(1 episode)
1981
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
Wally Stanton
1981
The Concorde... Airport '79
Froelich
1979
B. J. and the Bear
(1 episode)
1979
The Manitou
Dr. Jack Hughes
1978
Capricorn One
F.B.I. Man Number 1
1977
The Incredible Hulk
(1 episode)
1977
Day of the Animals
Frank Young
1977
Swashbuckler
Pirate Gun Captain
1976
Time Travelers
Pegleg (1871)
1976
Starsky & Hutch
(1 episode)
1975
Bronk
(1 episode)
1975
Stowaway to the Moon
Hans Hartman
1975
The Rockford Files
Agent Thomas Raval · (1 episode)
1974
The Healers
1974
Foxy Brown
Dr. Chase
1974
The Execution of Private Slovik
Holloway
1974
Kojak
Crowell · (1 episode)
1973
Little Cigars
Faust
1973
Cannon
(1 episode)
1971
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Flarger
1969
Mission: Impossible
George Corley · (1 episode)
1966
Felony Squad
(1 episode)
1966
Hogan's Heroes
Mannheim · (6 episodes)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Cpl. Langenscheidt (as John Cedar) · (1 episode)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Cpl. Langenscheidt · (5 episodes)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Cpl. Langenscheidt (uncredited) · (4 episodes)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Cpl. Karl Langenscheidt · (1 episode)
1965
Run for Your Life
Nat Stevens · (1 episode)
1965
The Quick and the Dead
Lt. Rogers
1963
Ben Casey
(1 episode)
1961