Jon Cedar (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Jon Cedar (January 22, 1931 - April 14, 2011) was an American character actor, screenwriter and producer. Cedar's best known roles included Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the CBS television series, Hogan's Heroes, which aired from 1965 to 1971. He appeared in more than sixty television and film roles during his career. Cedar began his acting career in high school theater productions at Detroit High School. He enlisted in the U.S. military and served in Italy during the Korean War. Cedar moved to Hollywood after leaving the military. Cedar toured the United States with his family, appearing in traveling musicals and touring off-Broadway productions. His stage credits during this time included the national tours of South Pacific, Irma La Douce and The Deputy. He also joined the theater troupe, the Players Ring, based in Hollywood, with his brother, George Cedar.