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.
Acted in
Love Shack
2010
as Sebastian Bulge
The Inside
2005
as Judge Hawthorne
Murder in Mind
1997
as Superior Officer
Asteroid
1997
as General Smith
Body Shot
1994
Interceptor
1992
as Elliot
By Dawn's Early Light
1990
as SAC Colonel
Feds
1988
as Senior Agent
Messenger of Death
1988
as Saul
In Love and War
1987
as Bud Salsig
Matlock
1986
Moonlighting
1985
Moonlighting
1985
as Roy Hirsh / Windjammer
Tales from the Darkside
1984
as Syd Grossinger
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Evan West
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
I Want to Live
1983
as Jim Stockard
Second Thoughts
1983
Death Hunt
1981
as Hawkins
Dynasty
1981
Kiss Daddy Goodbye
1981
as Wally Stanton
The Concorde... Airport '79
1979
as Froelich
B. J. and the Bear
1979
The Manitou
1978
as Dr. Jack Hughes
Capricorn One
1977
as F.B.I. Man Number 1
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Day of the Animals
1977
as Frank Young
Swashbuckler
1976
as Pirate Gun Captain
Time Travelers
1976
as Pegleg (1871)
Starsky & Hutch
1975
Bronk
1975
Stowaway to the Moon
1975
as Hans Hartman
The Rockford Files
1974
as Agent Thomas Raval
The Healers
1974
Foxy Brown
1974
as Dr. Chase
The Execution of Private Slovik
1974
as Holloway
Kojak
1973
as Crowell
Little Cigars
1973
as Faust
Cannon
1971
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
as Flarger
Mission: Impossible
1966
as George Corley
Felony Squad
1966
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Mannheim
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Cpl. Langenscheidt (as John Cedar)
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Cpl. Langenscheidt
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Cpl. Langenscheidt (uncredited)
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Cpl. Karl Langenscheidt
Run for Your Life
1965
as Nat Stevens
The Quick and the Dead
1963
as Lt. Rogers
Ben Casey
1961