Acting
Jon Cedar
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
Love Shack
Film · 2010
The Inside
Series · 2005
Asteroid
Film · 1997
Murder in Mind
Film · 1997
Body Shot
Film · 1994
Interceptor
Film · 1992
By Dawn's Early Light
Film · 1990
Feds!
Film · 1988
Messenger of Death
Film · 1988
In Love and War
Film · 1987
Matlock
Series · 1986
Matlock
Series · 1986
Moonlighting
Series · 1985
Moonlighting
Series · 1985
Tales from the Darkside
Series · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Second Thoughts
Film · 1983
I Want to Live
Film · 1983
Hardcastle and McCormick
Series · 1983
Death Hunt
Film · 1981
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
Film · 1981
Dynasty
Series · 1981
The Concorde... Airport '79
Film · 1979
B. J. and the Bear
Series · 1979
The Manitou
Film · 1978
Day of the Animals
Film · 1977
Capricorn One
Film · 1977
The Incredible Hulk
Series · 1977
Time Travelers
Film · 1976
Swashbuckler
Film · 1976
Stowaway to the Moon
Film · 1975
Starsky & Hutch
Series · 1975
Bronk
Series · 1975
Foxy Brown
Film · 1974
The Healers
Film · 1974
The Execution of Private Slovik
Film · 1974
The Rockford Files
Series · 1974
Lincoln
Series · 1974
Little Cigars
Film · 1973
Kojak
Series · 1973
Cannon
Series · 1971
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Film · 1969
Felony Squad
Series · 1966
Mission: Impossible
Series · 1966
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
Run for Your Life
Series · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
The Quick and the Dead
Film · 1963
Ben Casey
Series · 1961