Leon Askin

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.2679

Gender

Male

Birthday

18-Sep-1907

Age

(119 years old)

Place of Birth

Vienna, Austria

Also Known As
  • Leo Aschkenasy

Leon Askin

Biography

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.


Credits

Höhenangst Höhenangst (1994) Character: Vater Gusenleitner
An unusual love story between a farmer from a small village and a 25-year-old recently released prisoner from Vienna. First he wins the acceptance and sympathy of the villagers before his past catches up with him.
Perahim - die zweite Chance Perahim - die zweite Chance (1974) Character: N/A
After eleven years of solitary confinement, Perahim, convicted of murdering a police officer, is released early from prison after exceptionally good behavior. He has a son that he wants to take care of.
Tödliche Liebe Tödliche Liebe (1995) Character: N/A
Following the failure of the marriage of the influential publisher Helmreich and his wife, Helmreich wins the suit for the custody of their 6-year old son. His former wife, Uschi, robbed of the meaning of her life, commits an act of desperation.
Die gelbe Nachtigall Die gelbe Nachtigall (1975) Character: Jason
Fanny Hobichler, a young promising actress, moves to Vienna in the 1920s in order to pursue her big break. She draws inspiration and seeks help from the popular stage actor Albert Kortz who once started out from the same provincial town as she did and was a close friend of her late father. Kortz, however, dreams of retiring as he is tired of his fame and having to deal with the short-tempered theatre director Jason. Together, they try to outwit Jason.
Three Lives Three Lives (1953) Character: Dr. Stein
A short film made for the United Jewish Appeal, reuniting the main players behind The Sniper, writers Edna and Edward Anhalt, director Edward Dmytryk, and star Arthur Franz.
Odd Jobs Odd Jobs (1986) Character: Don Carlucci
Five college buddies start their own moving business only to find themselves tangling with sleazy competitors and the mob.
Kubanisch rauchen Kubanisch rauchen (1999) Character: Waranovsky
Paul and Bernd take over a small upscale antique store together. On one nightly excursion, Bernd introduces Paul and Lisa with each other. What was intended as a little variety to marriage-like everyday life develops into a great romance accompanied by a threat: If Eva hears about the affair, the financing for the shop will be in danger. Slowly but surely, Paul is ready to give up everything for Lisa: the shop, Eva and especially the loan. Bernd knows that Dragan is his only hope.
Die Funkstreife Gottes Die Funkstreife Gottes (1968) Character: Felix
The Confiscation of Confession and 10 million Marks bring the young accident priest Wolf into an adventurous situation: A deadly injured gobber has entrusted him with the hiding-place of the millions of heavy prey, making him the key figure of dangerous gangster interests. The ice-cold cheeks, the fat Felix, and the sex bomb Roma are placed on him to reveal the secret. But Wolf remains ironic - even as Roma tried to seduce him in a completely unchristian way. On the contrary, Wolf brings the beautiful blonde even to think - and so the hunt for the prey ends quite differently
Adolf Lanz - Mein Krampf Adolf Lanz - Mein Krampf (1994) Character: N/A
Using archive film material never seen before, Hollywood veteran Leon Askin portrays Adolf Lanz (1874-1954), the man who gave Hitler his ideas.
Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen (1997) Character: Himself
"The art of the stage actor and even of a stage director is evanescent. Nothing remains of it but a 'still' photograph or two (...) Not everyone can be a genius. Somebody has to be a Leon Askin - and that's me." Leon Askin, born in Vienna in 1907 , fled from the Nazis to the USA in 1940. The private Leon Askin is portrayed: his daily routine, his contact with those around him, at work. During quiet moments, he discusses his thoughts about persecution, emigration, work, discipline, success, the image one projects to the world, his identity as a Jew, loneliness, the struggle for recognition and health, life acting - and also about death.
First Strike First Strike (1985) Character: N/A
A U.S. Navy submarine captain tries to prevent the Soviets from trying to launch World War III.
Immer Ärger mit dem Bett Immer Ärger mit dem Bett (1961) Character: Luigi Papagallo
A German police man thinks his wife is a call girl.
Ene mene muh – und tot bist du Ene mene muh – und tot bist du (2001) Character: N/A
A small retirement home on the edge of Vienna where the city's oldest residents live. Patients over the age of 100 begin to die under mysterious circumstances. The police's secret investigation concentrates on the nursing staff at first. But the new medical director, Dr. Klein, discovers that one of the patients is the culprit.
Black Flamingos - Sie lieben euch zu Tode Black Flamingos - Sie lieben euch zu Tode (1998) Character: N/A
An unhappy young photographer is about to make his debut as a journalist. He is to write an obituary about the weapons-crazy mayor of a Lower Austrian village who, it is said, had a tank from WWII. In the course of his research he unearths a conspiracy of wifes murdering their husbands to get an early widowers pension.
The Peter Tchaikovsky Story The Peter Tchaikovsky Story (1959) Character: Anton Rubinstein
The story of young Tchaikovsky through the premiere of his "Sleeping Beauty" ballet.
Herrin der Welt - Teil I Herrin der Welt - Teil I (1960) Character: Fernando
Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father.
Herrin der Welt - Teil II Herrin der Welt - Teil II (1960) Character: Fernando
Karin is now continuing her father's research and is also caught in the cross hairs of the mysterious opponents. Johanson himself retreats to a Cambodian monastery in order to escape the gangsters' shots and recover. Meanwhile, the international criminals manage to steal Johanson's energy formula. Karin then goes after the thieves, supported by Lundstrom. But he also has his own goals. The hunt takes them around the world. It soon turns out that a certain Madame Latour is behind the sinister machinations. Eventually old Johanson falls into her hands. In Southeast Asia, a showdown ensues between the kidnappers and Lundstrom and Karin.
Der Schinderhannes Der Schinderhannes (1958) Character: N/A
1802: The adventurous life story of Hans Bückler, known as “Schinderhannes”, who fights against the French occupying forces and large landowners who exploit poor farmers in the Hunsrück region during the Napoleonic Wars.
Desert Legion Desert Legion (1953) Character: Major Vasil
A commander in the Foreign Legion romances a mysterious and exotic princess.
One, Two, Three One, Two, Three (1961) Character: Peripetchikoff
In Cold War-era West Berlin, American Coca-Cola executive C.R. 'Mac' MacNamara is tasked with playing babysitter to his boss' spoiled 17-year-old daughter Scarlett, who proves more difficult than anticipated when she reveals that she is pregnant by a Communist.
Spy Chasers Spy Chasers (1955) Character: Alex Baxis
Slip and the gang foil foes of the exiled, incognito king of Truania.
Carolina Cannonball Carolina Cannonball (1955) Character: Otto
Judy and her grandpa run a trolley between a train depot and a ghost town in Nevada, near the California border. Three spies intent of tracking down an atomic missile gone astray arrive. When the trolley breaks down, Judy and Grandpa unwittingly install the engine from the nearby crashed missile.
The Maltese Bippy The Maltese Bippy (1969) Character: Axel Kronstadt
A man buys a house and comes to believe that not only is the house haunted by werewolves, but a family of vampires lives next door.
Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls Doctor Death: Seeker of Souls (1973) Character: Thor
John Considine plays the flamboyant Dr. Death, a thousand-year-old magician who has mastered he art of transferring souls from one body to another and thereby manages to perpetuate himself by jumping from one body to the next. Apparently the Doc is a kindred spirit since his blood is a highly-corrosive acid that can strip flesh from bone
Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb (1965) Character: Langsdorf
When American couple Janet and Mike move to England for his business, she soon fears he's having an affair with his attractive secretary and decides to get back at him by pretending she has been unfaithful.
South Sea Woman South Sea Woman (1953) Character: Pierre Marchand
Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify or plead guilty or not guilty to the charges. Showgirl Ginger Martin takes the stand against his protest. She testifies O'Hearn won't talk because he is protecting the name of his pal, Marine Private Davey White. Ginger tells how she, broke and stranded, met the two marines in Shanghai two weeks before Pearl Harbor.
Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet… Bis dass das Geld euch scheidet… (1960) Character: Anwalt Dr. Plauert
Germany at the time of the economic miracle: the boorish and equally rude Jupp Grapsch has made a small fortune through his bustling activities. His wife Lisbeth, on the other hand, does not feel comfortable with this, but silently accepts the circumstances. Even when Jupp gets involved with the somewhat disreputable Nina Sonntag, an extravagant young woman, she accepts this at first. At some point, however, the situation escalates and Lisbeth slips a slap in the face, which Jupp cleverly wants to use to finally get rid of his wife by divorcing her. But Lisbeth refuses and so Jupp hires an unscrupulous man to create a reason for the separation in exchange for money...
Sherlock Holmes und das Halsband des Todes Sherlock Holmes und das Halsband des Todes (1962) Character: Charles
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a search for Cleopatra's ancient necklace, which has been stolen.
Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1962) Character: Flocke
Dr. Mabuse has been locked away for years in an insane asylum. Suddenly crimes start occurring and no one knows the culprit. A detective goes to visit the Doctor to find some sort of clues to the robberies.
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968) Character: Oscar
A beautiful East German Olympic hopeful pole-vaults over the Berlin Wall to freedom.
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Character: Colonel Kastorp
A by-the-book Captain is ordered to capture a strategic village in Italy. The Italian soldiers are willing to surrender, if they can have a festival first. The lieutenant convinces the Captain this is the only way. Because of aerial reconnaissance, they must look like they are fighting. To sort this out an intelligence officer is sent in. Meanwhile the festival gets complicated with the Mayors daughter.
The Last Blitzkrieg The Last Blitzkrieg (1959) Character: Sergeant Steiner
The fanatical son of a Nazi General leads a squad of German commandos, disguised as American Troops, behind the lines in order to sabotage the Allied Forces.
The Caper of the Golden Bulls The Caper of the Golden Bulls (1967) Character: Morchek
Peter Churchman stopped robbing banks a long time ago and is now living as a wealthy and respected citizen in Pamplona, Spain. But then his former companion Angela appears and blackmails him to help her robbing the Spanish National Bank of Pamplona. He gives in and develops a brilliant plan... Will this be then end of his comfortable life?
China Venture China Venture (1953) Character: Wu King
American soldiers undertake a mission to capture a Japanese admiral who has survived an air crash in China during WWII.
Die Bräute Die Bräute (1998) Character: Rutte
Adele and Sibylle, the two brides of narrow-gauge crooks Heinz and Hermann , are fed up with being just appendages . Together with fellow sufferers , they decide to pull off their own coups - and they do it much better , more cleverly and more successfully than their unsuspecting men... underworldand the police are at a loss.
Lulu Lulu (1962) Character: Medizinalrat Dr. Goll
A 14-year-old girl is caught while trying to pick a doctor's pocket. The doctor ends up taking her in and turning her into a sophisticated lady, whom he marries off to a wealthy man.
The Veils of Bagdad The Veils of Bagdad (1953) Character: Pasha Hammam
Antar is sent by Suleiman, head of the Ottoman Empire, to Bagdad to prevent Hammam, Pasha of Bagdad, from purchasing the services of local leader Mustapha to unite the hill tribes and overthrow the emperor. The intrigue mounts as Antar falls in love with dancer Selima, who tries to avenge her father's death against Hammam's right-hand-man Kasseim, whose wife Rosanna has fallen in love with Antar!
Hammersmith Is Out Hammersmith Is Out (1972) Character: Dr. Krodt
The Faust legend retold (loosely) and applied to a mentally disturbed patient in a hospital run by a doctor of dubious sanity himself. The patient offers the innocent orderly vast riches if he'll help him escape.
The Perils of Pauline The Perils of Pauline (1967) Character: Commissar
Pauline becomes involved in a series of adventures around the world and is aided by her ever present friend, George.
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! (1965) Character: Samir
During the Cold War, John Goldfarb crashes his spy plane in the Middle East and is taken prisoner by the local government. His captor, King Fawz, soon discovers that Goldfarb used to be a college football star. So he issues him an ultimatum: coach his country's football team, or Fawz will surrender him to the Russians. Goldfarb teams up with undercover reporter Jenny Ericson, and together they plot to escape their dangerous situation.
Genesis II Genesis II (1973) Character: Overseer
A scientist who has been preserved in suspended animation wakes up to find himself in a primitive society in the future.
The World's Greatest Athlete The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) Character: Dr. Gottlieb
Stuck with a feeble sports department, college coach Sam Archer (John Amos) faces the ax unless he can reverse the school's athletic fortunes. An African vacation with his assistant (Tim Conway) answers Archer's prayers when he spots the athletically gifted Nanu (Jan-Michael Vincent). Sam counts on Nanu's remarkable abilities to put the team back on the winning track. This upbeat farce boasts an impressive cast of comedians.
Frightmare Frightmare (1983) Character: Wolfgang
Drama students decide to pay tribute to their favorite horror star by stealing his body from his crypt for a farewell party. They fail to realize their violation of the tomb has triggered powerful black magic, and Conrad hasn't taken his final bows yet.
Lucrezia Lucrezia (1968) Character: Alessandro VI
Fabrizio finds refuge from thugs in a convent, and passion in the arms of Lucrezia Borgia.
Airplane II: The Sequel Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Character: Moscow Anchorman
A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings (1954) Character: Valentine Arko, Antique Dealer
Hard-boiled archeologist Mark Brandon is searching for ancient tombs in Egypt when he is approached by beautiful Ann Mercedes, who convinces him to help her fulfill her deceased father's life's ambition - to provide solid proof of the biblical Joseph's travels in ancient Egypt. As an ex-pupil of Ann's father, Mark accepts and the two embark on a search for the tomb of the Pharoah Ra Hotep, said to have had some connection with Joseph. The trail to the tomb is fraught with intrigue, betrayal, murder, and the possibility that the tomb itself has been emptied of all its artifacts by ancient looters.
The Robe The Robe (1953) Character: Abidor
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Secret of the Incas Secret of the Incas (1954) Character: Anton Marcu
Harry Steele (Charlton Heston) is a tourist guide determined to make his fortune by finding the Sunburst, an Inca treasure.
Parapsycho - Spektrum der Angst Parapsycho - Spektrum der Angst (1975) Character: N/A
Split into three episodes, this film examines extrasensory perception, reincarnation and telepathy.
Ruba al prossimo tuo Ruba al prossimo tuo (1968) Character: Chief Wellman
A detective gets involved with the beautiful daughter of an old friend. The daughter turns out to be a jewel thief, who in turn gets the detective involved in a caper in Austria.
Blonde Köder für den Mörder Blonde Köder für den Mörder (1969) Character: Peppe Mangano
When private detective Bob Martin looking for a stolen diamond necklace, he also has a clever serial killer on the trail ...
Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit Unter Ausschluß der Öffentlichkeit (1961) Character: Dr. Leupold
A man is accused of murdering his wife. The state prosecutor assumes he did the deed to spend more time with his lover. But the woman in question says that his wife committed suicide in her presence and that the accused is innocent. Despite the objections of the prosecutor, the accused is set free and is found dead shortly thereafter. The prosecutor decides to pursue the case and comes upon a band of criminals, who sell German state secrets. Shortly before the investigation comes to a close, a woman is murdered. When a witness asserts to have seen him near the woman's dead body, the prosecutor himself ends up in court and must now prove his innocence.
Going Ape! Going Ape! (1981) Character: Zebrewski
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
OcchioPinocchio OcchioPinocchio (1994) Character: Lo psichiatra
A man with cognitive problems lives and works in a hospice. One day an American banker discovers that the man is his son.
Savage Island Savage Island (1985) Character: Luker
Women who have been captured and sold as slave labor to a South American emerald mine hatch a plan for revolution and revenge.
La Bataille de San Sebastian La Bataille de San Sebastian (1967) Character: Vicar General
Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted, with its cowardly residents hiding in the hills from Indians, who regularly attack the village and steal all their supplies. When Father John is murdered, the villagers mistakenly think the outlaw is the priest. Alastray at first tells them he is not a priest, but they don't believe it, and an apparent miracle seems to prove they are correct. Eventually, he assists them in regaining their confidence and defending themselves.
Road to Bali Road to Bali (1952) Character: King Ramayana
Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.
Assignment: Paris Assignment: Paris (1952) Character: Franz (uncredited)
Paris-based New York Herald Tribune reporter Jimmy Race is sent by his boss behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest to investigate a meeting involving the Hungarian ambassador.
Double Trouble Double Trouble (1967) Character: Inspector de Groote
When singer Guy Lambert goes on tour in Europe, he is pursued by two beautiful women, bumbling jewel thieves, and a mysterious killer.
Knock on Wood Knock on Wood (1954) Character: Laslo Gromeck
Ventriloquist Jerry Morgan has failed with another love affair. The reason: when the relationship reaches the point when it is time to discuss marriage, his two dolls become mean and jealous. Morgan's dollmaker Papinek is a member of a spy ring who has stolen the secret plans for the top-secret Lafayette airplane. Since Morgan is leaving for Zurich the same night, he decides to hide the secret plan in the heads of the dolls.
Abschied von den Wolken Abschied von den Wolken (1959) Character: General Cordobas
Peter escapes a firing squad and leaves the island of San Quinto on a commercial flight to Bermuda. The plane is hijacked by a Nazi and San Quinto's Ex-General Cordobas who shoot pilot Pink and damage the landing gear of the plane.



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