Leon Askin

Leon Askin (Born: September 18, 1907, Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria), Height 6ft [1.83m]) was an Austrian-American actor who enjoyed a successful career in both theater and television. He is best known for his portrayal of General Albert Burkhalter in the hit sitcom "Hogan's Heroes," a role he played for six seasons from 1965 to 1971. Born Leo Aschkenasy in Vienna, Austria, in 1907, Askin developed an interest in acting at a young age. He studied at the Max Reinhardt Seminar, a prestigious acting school in Vienna, and began his career on the stage in the early 1930s. With the rise of the Nazi regime in Germany, Askin, a Jew, was forced to flee Austria in 1938. He emigrated to the United States, where he continued to work in theater. He also began appearing in films and television shows, often playing villainous roles due to his imposing stature and commanding presence. Askin's most famous role came in 1965 when he was cast as General Burkhalter in "Hogan's Heroes." The show, which chronicled the exploits of a group of American prisoners of war running a secret operation from a German POW camp, was a huge success, and Askin became a household name. After "Hogan's Heroes" ended in 1971, Askin continued to work steadily in television and film. He appeared in numerous guest roles on popular shows such as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Rockford Files," and "Murder, She Wrote." He also had recurring roles on the soap operas "General Hospital" and "Santa Barbara." Askin's film credits include such movies as "The Dirty Dozen," "The Night of the Generals," and "The Boys from Brazil." He also continued to work in theater throughout his career, appearing in both Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Askin remained active in acting well into his later years. He published an autobiography, "Quietude and Quest: Protagonists and Antagonists in the Theatre, on and Off Stage as Seen Through the Eyes of Leon Askin," in 1997. He also received numerous awards for his work, including the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art in 1988 and the Silver Cross of Honor in 1994. Askin died in Vienna in 2005 at the age of 97. He is remembered as one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation.

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One, Two, Three 1961Film als Peripetchikoff

The Robe 1953Film als Abidor

Om het goud der Inca's 1954Film als Anton Marcu

Guns for San Sebastian 1967Film als Vicar General

Genesis II 1973Film als Overseer

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? 1966Film als Colonel Kastorp

Going Ape! 1981Film als Zebrewski

Double Trouble 1967Film als Inspector de Groote

Nanu, Zoon Van De Jungle 1973Film als Dr. Gottlieb

Road to Bali 1952Film als King Ramayana

Ruba al prossimo tuo 1968Film als Chief Wellman

Valley of the Kings 1954Film als Valentine Arko, Antique Dealer

The Caper of the Golden Bulls 1967Film als Morchek

Do Not Disturb 1965Film als Langsdorf

Death Knocks Twice 1969Film als Peppe Mangano

Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace 1962Film als Charles

Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse 1962Film als Flocke

De deserteur van het legioen 1953Film als Major Vasil

Het begon in Shanghai 1953Film als Pierre Marchand

The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz 1968Film als Oscar

Frightmare 1983Film als Wolfgang

The Perils of Pauline 1967Film als Commissar

Savage Island 1985Film als Luker

Knock on Wood 1954Film als Laslo Gromeck

Totale oorlog 1959Film als Sergeant Steiner

Spy Chasers 1955Film als Alex Baxis