
Jon Cedar
Born: 1931-01-22
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.
Filmography

The Healers
1974

Lincoln
1974

The Rockford Files
1974

Hogan's Heroes
1965

Mission: Impossible
1966

Moonlighting
1985

Murder, She Wrote
1984

The Execution of Private Slovik
1974

The Inside
2005

Starsky & Hutch
1975

Tales from the Darkside
1984

The Incredible Hulk
1977

Run for Your Life
1965

Kojak
1973

Matlock
1986

Bronk
1975

Capricorn One
1977

Cannon
1971