Jon Cedar

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.

Known For

Bud Salsig

In Love and War

Hawkins

Death Hunt

Dr. Jack Hughes

The Manitou

Frank Young

Day of the Animals

Second Thoughts

Faust

Little Cigars

SAC Colonel

By Dawn's Early Light

Body Shot

Hans Hartman

Stowaway to the Moon

General Smith

Asteroid

F.B.I. Man Number 1

Capricorn One

Elliot

Interceptor

Pegleg (1871)

Time Travelers

Sebastian Bulge

Love Shack

Wally Stanton

Kiss Daddy Goodbye

Lt. Rogers

The Quick and the Dead

Pirate Gun Captain

Swashbuckler

Senior Agent

Feds

Flarger

Wake Me When the War Is Over

Dr. Chase

Foxy Brown

Jim Stockard

I Want to Live

The Healers

Saul

Messenger of Death

Froelich

The Concorde... Airport '79

Superior Officer

Murder in Mind

Holloway

The Execution of Private Slovik