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.

Most Known For

Murder, She Wrote

as Evan West

Mission: Impossible

as George Corley

Dynasty

The Incredible Hulk

The Rockford Files

as Agent Thomas Raval

Hogan's Heroes

as Mannheim

Hogan's Heroes

as Cpl. Langenscheidt (as John Cedar)

Hogan's Heroes

as Cpl. Langenscheidt (uncredited)

Hogan's Heroes

as Cpl. Langenscheidt

Hogan's Heroes

as Cpl. Karl Langenscheidt

Matlock

as Sheriff Washburn

Matlock

as Carl Spivak

Starsky & Hutch

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

as Roy Hirsh / Windjammer

Cannon

Ben Casey

Kojak

as Crowell

Tales from the Darkside

as Syd Grossinger

Run for Your Life

as Nat Stevens