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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...
Known for
Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966
Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955
Happy DaysSeries • 1974
Hogan's HeroesSeries • 1965
Inspector RexSeries • 1994
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
Three's CompanySeries • 1977
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
SwitchSeries • 1975
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1963
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964
The MonkeesSeries • 1966
Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1952
Felony SquadSeries • 1966
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
Studio 57Series • 1954
Telephone TimeSeries • 1956
Honey WestSeries • 1965
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Medicopter 117 – Jedes Leben zähltSeries • 1998
Airplane II: The SequelMovie • 1982
The RobeMovie • 1953
One, Two, ThreeMovie • 1961
Guns for San SebastianMovie • 1967