Jon Cedar
Age: N/A | From: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Person Details
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Movie Involvements: 21
TV Involvements: 5
Most Famous Work
Biography
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.
Most Famous Work
The Rockford Files
(1974) Agent Thomas Raval
Tales from the Darkside
(1984) Syd Grossinger
Capricorn One
(1977) F.B.I. Man Number 1
Kojak
(1973) Crowell
The Concorde... Airport '79
(1979) Froelich
Death Hunt
(1981) Hawkins
Run for Your Life
(1965) Nat Stevens
Foxy Brown
(1974) Dr. ChaseActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sebastian Bulge | |
| 2005 | Judge Hawthorne | |
| 1997 | Superior Officer | |
| General Smith | ||
| 1994 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Elliot | |
| 1990 | SAC Colonel | |
| 1988 | Senior Agent | |
| Saul | ||
| 1987 | Bud Salsig | |
| 1986 | N/A | |
| 1985 | N/A | |
| 1984 | Syd Grossinger | |
| 1983 | N/A | |
| Jim Stockard | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1981 | Hawkins | |
| N/A | ||
| Wally Stanton | ||
| 1979 | Froelich | |
| N/A | ||
| 1978 | Dr. Jack Hughes | |
| 1977 | F.B.I. Man Number 1 | |
| N/A | ||
| Frank Young | ||
| 1976 | Pirate Gun Captain | |
| Pegleg (1871) | ||
| 1975 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| Hans Hartman | ||
| 1974 | Agent Thomas Raval | |
| N/A | ||
| Dr. Chase | ||
| Holloway | ||
| 1973 | Crowell | |
| Faust | ||
| 1971 | N/A | |
| 1969 | Flarger | |
| 1966 | N/A | |
| 1965 | Mannheim | |
| Cpl. Langenscheidt (uncredited) | ||
| Cpl. Langenscheidt | ||
| Cpl. Langenscheidt (as John Cedar) | ||
| Nat Stevens | ||
| 1963 | Lt. Rogers | |
| 1961 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Associate Producer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |