The Robe
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Leon Askin (German pronunciation: [ˈleːɔn ˈaskin] ⓘ; born Leo Aschkenasy, 18 September 1907 – 3 June 2005) was an Austrian Jewish actor best known in North America for portraying the character General Burkhalter on the TV situation comedy Hogan's Heroes.
Leon Askin. Actor: One, Two, Three. As a nine-year-old boy, Leon Askin recited a 17-stanza eulogy for Emperor Franz Josef in front of the city hall in Vienna's 9th District.
Leon Askin. Actor: One, Two, Three. As a nine-year-old boy, Leon Askin recited a 17-stanza eulogy for Emperor Franz Josef in front of the city hall in Vienna's 9th District.
Leon Askin at the age of 93 lives in a home for elderly people in the luxurious district of Döbling. He was honored by the President of Austria to become a professional Professor, meaning he received the title "Professor" not only as an honour but a professional title.
Jun 5, 2005 · Leon Askin, the actor who played Gen. Albert Burkhalter in the 1960s television comedy “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died, Austrian officials said Friday. The actor was 97. Neither city...
Leon Askin Biography (1907-) Born Leon Aschkenazy, September 18, 1907, in Vienna, Austria; emigrated to the United States, 1940, naturalized citizen, 1943; son of Samuel and Malvine (maiden name, Susman) Aschkenazy; married Annelies Ehrlich (a painter), April12, 1955; children: Dr. Irene Hartzell (step-daughter).
Jun 3, 2005 · 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.
Jun 20, 2005 · Leon Askin, who played Gen. Albert Burkhalter in “Hogan’s Heroes,” died June 3 in Vienna, Austria. He was 97. Askin was best known for his role as the Nazi general who constantly threatened ...
Leon Askin was a versatile and multi-talented actor, known as the "man of a thousand faces." In 1940, the Nazi persecution of Jews began, and Leon decided to move to the United States. He continued his career in New York, despite not knowing English and facing financial difficulties.
Leon Askin was an Austrian actor best known for portraying the character "General Burkhalter" on the television situation comedy Hogan"s Heroes.
