1907-09-18 Vienna, Austria
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.
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Ene mene muh – und tot bist du | 2001-08-10 | |
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Kubanisch rauchen | Waranovsky | 1999-08-19 |
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Black Flamingos - Sie lieben euch zu Tode | 1998-07-01 | |
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Die Bräute | Rutte | 1998-07-29 |
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Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen | Himself | 1997-01-01 |
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Glück auf Raten | 1996-02-13 | |
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Tödliche Liebe | 1995-01-01 | |
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Die Fernsehsaga – Eine steirische Fernsehgeschichte | alter Adler | 1995-01-01 |
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Höhenangst | Vater Gusenleitner | 1994-10-15 |
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OcchioPinocchio | Lo psichiatra | 1994-12-25 |
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Adolf Lanz - Mein Krampf | 1994-01-01 | |
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Odd Jobs | Don Carlucci | 1986-03-01 |
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Savage Island | Luker | 1985-09-01 |
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First Strike | 1985-05-10 | |
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Airplane II: The Sequel | Moscow Anchorman | 1982-12-10 |
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Going Ape! | Zebrewski | 1981-04-10 |
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Frightmare | Wolfgang | 1981-09-09 |
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Parapsycho - Spektrum der Angst | 1975-05-02 | |
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Die gelbe Nachtigall | Jason | 1975-03-31 |
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Verurteilt 1910 | Regierungsrat Stukart | 1974-09-07 |
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Perahim - die zweite Chance | 1974-05-13 | |
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Genesis II | Overseer | 1973-03-23 |
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Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls | Thor | 1973-10-01 |
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The World's Greatest Athlete | Dr. Gottlieb | 1973-02-14 |
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Hammersmith Is Out | Dr. Krodt | 1972-05-12 |
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The Maltese Bippy | Axel Kronstadt | 1969-06-18 |
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Blonde Köder für den Mörder | Peppe Mangano | 1969-11-25 |
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Ruba al prossimo tuo | Chief Wellman | 1968-09-27 |
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Lucrezia | Alessandro VI | 1968-07-07 |
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Die Funkstreife Gottes | Felix | 1968-09-14 |
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The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz | Oscar | 1968-01-03 |
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La Bataille de San Sebastian | Vicar General | 1968-03-20 |
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The Perils of Pauline | Commissar | 1967-08-02 |
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The Caper of the Golden Bulls | Morchek | 1967-05-24 |
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Double Trouble | Inspector de Groote | 1967-04-05 |
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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? | Colonel Kastorp | 1966-08-31 |
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Do Not Disturb | Langsdorf | 1965-12-22 |
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John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! | Samir | 1965-03-24 |
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Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse | Flocke | 1962-09-06 |
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Lulu | Medizinalrat Dr. Goll | 1962-06-07 |
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Sherlock Holmes und das Halsband des Todes | Charles | 1962-11-30 |
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Towarisch | Dimitri Gorotschenko | 1961-05-04 |
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One, Two, Three | Peripetchikoff | 1961-12-15 |
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Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit | Dr. Leupold | 1961-10-05 |
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Immer Ärger mit dem Bett | Luigi Papagallo | 1961-08-11 |
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Weit ist der Weg | Luiz | 1960-11-03 |
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Der Traum des Mr. Borton | Martin Borton | 1960-07-06 |
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Herrin der Welt - Teil II | Fernando | 1960-04-26 |
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Pension Schöller | Fritz Bernhardi | 1960-07-14 |
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Herrin der Welt - Teil I | Fernando | 1960-04-14 |
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Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet… | Anwalt Dr. Plauert | 1960-09-26 |
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Abschied von den Wolken | General Cordobas | 1959-11-05 |
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Entscheidung | Lajos Morva | 1959-11-15 |
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Die Irre von Chaillot | Präsident | 1959-12-17 |
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Der Mann im Manne | Ed Keller | 1959-09-05 |
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The Peter Tchaikovsky Story | Anton Rubinstein | 1959-01-30 |
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The Last Blitzkrieg | Sergeant Steiner | 1959-01-30 |
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Der Schinderhannes | 1958-12-17 | |
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Carolina Cannonball | Otto | 1955-01-28 |
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Spy Chasers | Alex Baxis | 1955-07-31 |
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Secret of the Incas | Anton Marcu | 1954-06-06 |
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Valley of the Kings | Valentine Arko, Antique Dealer | 1954-07-21 |
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Knock on Wood | Laslo Gromeck | 1954-04-06 |
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China Venture | Wu King | 1953-09-07 |
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The Veils of Bagdad | Pasha Hammam | 1953-10-06 |
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Road to Bali | King Ramayana | 1953-01-29 |
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Three Lives | Dr. Stein | 1953-09-17 |
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Desert Legion | Major Vasil | 1953-05-08 |
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South Sea Woman | Pierre Marchand | 1953-06-27 |
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The Robe | Abidor | 1953-09-16 |
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Assignment: Paris | Franz (uncredited) | 1952-09-04 |
