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Leon Askin

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Geboren
18. September 1907 · Vienna, Austria
Gestorben
3. Juni 2005

Biografie

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.

Bekannt aus

Poster zu Die unglaubliche Reise in einem verrückten Raumschiff
Die unglaubliche Reise in einem verrückten Raumschiff
Film · 1982 · ★ 6,1
Poster zu Eins, zwei, drei
Eins, zwei, drei
Film · 1961 · ★ 7,5
Poster zu Kobra übernehmen Sie
Kobra übernehmen Sie
Serie · 1966 · ★ 7,6
Poster zu Happy Days
Happy Days
Serie · 1974 · ★ 7,6
Poster zu Kommissar Rex
Kommissar Rex
Serie · 1994 · ★ 7,2
Poster zu Das Gewand
Das Gewand
Film · 1953 · ★ 6,8
Poster zu Herzbube mit zwei Damen
Herzbube mit zwei Damen
Serie · 1977 · ★ 7,6
Poster zu Ein Käfig voller Helden
Ein Käfig voller Helden
Serie · 1965 · ★ 7,5
Poster zu The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Serie · 1963 · ★ 7,8
Poster zu Die Hölle von San Sebastian
Die Hölle von San Sebastian
Film · 1967 · ★ 7,1
Poster zu Der Weg nach Bali
Der Weg nach Bali
Film · 1952 · ★ 6,2
Poster zu Solo für O.N.C.E.L.
Solo für O.N.C.E.L.
Serie · 1964 · ★ 7,2

Filmografie