Jon Cedar

Known for ActingBorn 1931-01-22Died 2011-04-14Detroit, 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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Healers

Lincoln

Moonlighting

The Inside

The Rockford Files

Murder, She Wrote

Mission: Impossible

Hogan's Heroes

The Execution of Private Slovik

Starsky & Hutch

Tales from the Darkside

Kojak

The Incredible Hulk

Matlock

Run for Your Life

Bronk

Capricorn One

Death Hunt

Cannon

By Dawn's Early Light

Hardcastle and McCormick

Dynasty

Felony Squad

Time Travelers

Foxy Brown

The Quick and the Dead

Swashbuckler

Messenger of Death

Interceptor

Stowaway to the Moon

Feds!

Asteroid

Ben Casey

Murder in Mind

B. J. and the Bear

The Manitou

Kiss Daddy Goodbye

Day of the Animals

Little Cigars

Wake Me When the War Is Over

In Love and War

I Want to Live

The Concorde... Airport '79

Second Thoughts

Body Shot

Love Shack