1931-01-22 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.
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Love Shack | Sebastian Bulge | 2010-11-23 |
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Murder in Mind | Superior Officer | 1997-08-01 |
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Asteroid | General Smith | 1997-02-16 |
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Body Shot | 1994-03-09 | |
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Interceptor | Elliot | 1992-10-13 |
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By Dawn's Early Light | SAC Colonel | 1990-05-19 |
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Messenger of Death | Saul | 1988-09-16 |
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Feds | Senior Agent | 1988-10-28 |
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In Love and War | Bud Salsig | 1987-03-16 |
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I Want to Live | Jim Stockard | 1983-05-09 |
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Second Thoughts | 1983-03-07 | |
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Kiss Daddy Goodbye | Wally Stanton | 1981-01-01 |
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Death Hunt | Hawkins | 1981-04-15 |
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The Concorde... Airport '79 | Froelich | 1979-08-17 |
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The Manitou | Dr. Jack Hughes | 1978-04-28 |
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Day of the Animals | Frank Young | 1977-05-13 |
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Capricorn One | F.B.I. Man Number 1 | 1977-12-10 |
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Time Travelers | Pegleg (1871) | 1976-03-19 |
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Swashbuckler | Pirate Gun Captain | 1976-07-29 |
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Stowaway to the Moon | Hans Hartman | 1975-01-10 |
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The Execution of Private Slovik | Holloway | 1974-03-13 |
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The Healers | 1974-05-22 | |
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Foxy Brown | Dr. Chase | 1974-04-05 |
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Little Cigars | Faust | 1973-06-22 |
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Wake Me When the War Is Over | Flarger | 1969-10-14 |
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The Quick and the Dead | Lt. Rogers | 1963-01-01 |
