Acting
Leon Askin
Leon Askin (Born: September 18, 1907, Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria), Height 6ft [1.83m]) was an Austrian-American actor who enjoyed a successful career in both theater and television. He is best known for his portrayal of General Albert Burkhalter in the hit sitcom "Hogan's Heroes," a role he played for six seasons from 1965 to 1971. Born Leo Aschkenasy in Vienna, Austria, in 1907, Askin developed an interest in acting at a young age. He studied at the Max Reinhardt Seminar, a prestigious acting school in Vienna, and began his career on the stage in the early 1930s. With the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany, Askin, a Jew, was forced to flee Austria in 1938. He emigrated to the United States, where he continued to work in theater. He also began appearing in films and television shows, often playing villainous roles due to his imposing stature and commanding presence. Askin's most famous role came in 1965 when he was cast as General Burkhalter in "Hogan's Heroes." The show, which chronicled the exploits of a group of American prisoners of war running a secret operation from a German POW camp, was a huge success, and Askin became a household name. After "Hogan's Heroes" ended in 1971, Askin continued to work steadily in television and film. He appeared in numerous guest roles on popular shows such as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Rockford Files," and "Murder, She Wrote." He also had recurring roles on the soap operas "General Hospital" and "Santa Barbara." Askin's film credits include such movies as "The Dirty Dozen," "The Night of the Generals," and "The Boys from Brazil." He also continued to work in theater throughout his career, appearing in both Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Askin remained active in acting well into his later years. He published an autobiography, "Quietude and Quest: Protagonists and Antagonists in the Theatre, on and Off Stage as Seen Through the Eyes of Leon Askin," in 1997. He also received numerous awards for his work, including the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1988 and the Silver Cross of Honor in 1994. Askin died in Vienna in 2005 at the age of 97. He is remembered as one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation.
Filmography
Ene mene muh – und tot bist du
Film · 2001
Kubanisch rauchen
Film · 1999
Black Flamingos - Sie lieben euch zu Tode
Film · 1998
Die Bräute
Film · 1998
Medicopter 117 – Jedes Leben zählt
Series · 1998
Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen
Film · 1997
Glück auf Raten
Film · 1996
Die Fernsehsaga – Eine steirische Fernsehgeschichte
Series · 1996
Die Fernsehsaga – Eine steirische Fernsehgeschichte
Film · 1995
Deadly Love
Film · 1995
OcchioPinocchio
Film · 1994
Fear of Heights
Film · 1994
Hitler Stole My Ideas
Film · 1994
Inspector Rex
Series · 1994
Odd Jobs
Film · 1986
Savage Island
Film · 1985
First Strike
Film · 1985
Frightmare
Film · 1983
Airplane II: The Sequel
Film · 1982
Going Ape!
Film · 1981
Three's Company
Series · 1977
Meeting of Minds
Series · 1977
Parapsycho: Spectrum of Fear
Film · 1975
Die gelbe Nachtigall
Film · 1975
Switch
Series · 1975
Perahim - die zweite Chance
Film · 1974
Verurteilt 1910
Film · 1974
Happy Days
Series · 1974
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Series · 1974
Karl May
Series · 1974
Genesis II
Film · 1973
Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls
Film · 1973
The World's Greatest Athlete
Film · 1973
Hammersmith Is Out
Film · 1972
Der schwarze Graf
Series · 1970
Death Knocks Twice
Film · 1969
The Maltese Bippy
Film · 1969
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
Film · 1968
Lucrezia
Film · 1968
God's Police Patrol
Film · 1968
A Fine Pair
Film · 1968
Guns for San Sebastian
Film · 1967
The Caper of the Golden Bulls
Film · 1967
Double Trouble
Film · 1967
The Perils of Pauline
Film · 1967
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
Film · 1966
It's About Time
Series · 1966
Mission: Impossible
Series · 1966
The Monkees
Series · 1966
Felony Squad
Series · 1966
Do Not Disturb
Film · 1965
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Film · 1965
The F.B.I.
Series · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
Series · 1965
Honey West
Series · 1965
Daniel Boone
Series · 1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Series · 1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Series · 1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Series · 1963
The Outer Limits
Series · 1963
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse
Film · 1962
Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
Film · 1962
Lulu
Film · 1962
Saints and Sinners
Series · 1962
General Electric True
Series · 1962
One, Two, Three
Film · 1961
Blind Justice
Film · 1961
Always Trouble with the Bed
Film · 1961
Towarisch
Film · 1961
Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet…
Film · 1960
Mistress of the World - Part I
Film · 1960
Pension Schöller
Film · 1960
Weit ist der Weg
Film · 1960
Der Traum des Mr. Borton
Film · 1960
Mistress of the World - Part II
Film · 1960
Entscheidung
Film · 1959
Rebel Flight to Cuba
Film · 1959
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story
Film · 1959
The Last Blitzkrieg
Film · 1959
Die Irre von Chaillot
Film · 1959
Der Mann im Manne
Film · 1959
Der Schinderhannes
Film · 1958
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Series · 1956
Telephone Time
Series · 1956
Carolina Cannonball
Film · 1955
Spy Chasers
Film · 1955
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Series · 1955
Matinee Theater
Series · 1955
Secret of the Incas
Film · 1954
Knock on Wood
Film · 1954
Valley of the Kings
Film · 1954
Studio 57
Series · 1954
The Robe
Film · 1953
South Sea Woman
Film · 1953
Desert Legion
Film · 1953
The Veils of Bagdad
Film · 1953
China Venture
Film · 1953
Three Lives
Film · 1953
The Man Behind the Badge
Series · 1953
Road to Bali
Film · 1952
Assignment: Paris
Film · 1952
Adventures of Superman
Series · 1952
Biff Baker U.S.A.
Series · 1952
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Series · 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Series · 1951
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950