Biography
Leon Askin
Acting
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…
Career works
104
Movies
71
Series
33
Career average
6.3/10
Birth date
09/18/1907
Place of birth
Vienna, Austria
Date of death
06/03/2005
Filmography highlights
Movies
Ene mene muh – und tot bist du
2001 · 3.8
Kubanisch rauchen
1999 · 7.0
Die Bräute
1998 · 6.5
Black Flamingos - Sie lieben euch zu Tode
1998 · 7.5
OcchioPinocchio
1994 · 4.3
Fear of Heights
1994 · 5.4
Hitler Stole My Ideas
1994 · 7.0
Odd Jobs
1986 · 4.4
Savage Island
1985 · 3.7
First Strike
1985 · 6.0
Frightmare
1983 · 4.6
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982 · 6.1
Going Ape!
1981 · 4.5
Parapsycho: Spectrum of Fear
1975 · 4.5
Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls
1973 · 5.7
Series
Medicopter 117 – Jedes Leben zählt
1998 · 6.1
Inspector Rex
1994 · 7.2
Three's Company
1977 · 7.6
Meeting of Minds
1977 · 8.7
Karl May
1977
Switch
1975 · 6.7
Happy Days
1974 · 7.6
Der schwarze Graf
1970 · 7.0
Mission: Impossible
1966 · 7.6
The Monkees
1966 · 6.6
Felony Squad
1966 · 6.5
It's About Time
1966 · 5.9
The F.B.I.
1965 · 5.6
Hogan's Heroes
1965 · 7.6
Honey West
1965 · 7.2