| Who is it? | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Birth Day | January 22, 1931 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Jon Cedar age | 89 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | April 14, 2011(2011-04-14) (aged 80)\nLos Angeles, California, United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Resting place | Groman Eden Mortuary, Mission Hills, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
Jon Cedar, a renowned actor, writer, and producer in the United States, is widely recognized for his remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million, highlighting his immense success and financial prosperity. With a career spanning several decades, Cedar has impressed audiences with his versatile performances and insightful writing. He has been involved in numerous critically acclaimed projects, showcasing his exceptional talent and passion for his craft. As an influential figure in the industry, Jon Cedar continues to inspire aspiring actors, writers, and producers with his remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication.
Cedar had a recurring role as the timid Corporal Karl Langenscheidt on the television series, Hogan's Heroes from 1965 to 1971. (In 1967, in the episode "Two Nazi for the Price of One" his character was "Mannheim".) His other television roles included Matlock, Barnaby Jones, Kojak, Ben Casey, The Greatest American Hero, Moonlighting, The Rockford Files, Murder, She Wrote and the 1987 film In Love and War. His last television appearance was in an episode of The Inside in 2005.
He and his late wife, Barbara Cedar, owned and operated a script typing company, Barbara's Place, during the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1990s he coached actors at Theater Theater in Hollywood, California, including Chris Aable who introduced him to fellow actors who also became students of Cedar, Gedde Watanabe and Steve Burton.
Cedar was a co-star, co-screenwriter and associate Producer on the 1978 horror film The Manitou, which starred Tony Curtis. His additional film credits included Little Cigars (1973), The Execution of Private Slovik (1974), Foxy Brown (1974), Day of the Animals (1977), Capricorn One (1978), The Concorde ... Airport '79 (1979), Death Hunt (1981), Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981), and Messenger of Death (1988). His last film role was in the 1997 film Murder in Mind.
Jon Cedar died of leukemia at Providence Tarzana Medical Center in Los Angeles on April 14, 2011, at the age of 80. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara. Cedar was survived by his daughter, Actress Loren Thompson; son, Producer Michael Cedar; partner, Elynore Leigh; and brother, actor George Cedar. His memorial Service was held at the Groman Eden Mortuary in Mission Hills, California.
