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Leon Askin (German pronunciation: [ˈleːɔn ˈaskin] ⓘ; born Leo Aschkenasy, 18 September 1907 – 3 June 2005) was an Austrian actor best known in North America for portraying the character General Burkhalter on the TV situation comedy Hogan's Heroes.
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.
Who Is Leon Askin's Wife? His wife is Anita Wicher (2002 - 3 June 2005) ( his death), Annelies Ehrlich (1955 - 1994) ( divorced), Louise Huntington-Smith (1945 - 1955) ( divorced) Family
September 1907 als Leo Aschkenasy in Wien; † 3. Juni 2005 ebenda) war ein österreichisch - amerikanischer Schauspieler, Schauspiellehrer, Regisseur, Drehbuchautor und Produzent. Leo Aschkenasy wurde als Sohn der Eheleute Samuel und Malwine Aschkenasy in Wien geboren, [1] wo er auch aufwuchs.
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.
3 cze 2005 · Actor. He is best remembered for playing the recurring role of 'General Albert Hans Burkhalter' on the CBS television World War II sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" that ran from September 1965 until July 1971. Born Leon Aschkenasy into a Jewish family, his father was a salesman.
Biography of Leon Askin. Leon Askin was a popular Austrian actor and director who achieved great fame in Hollywood. He was born on September 18, 1907, in Austria, and he grew up in a small Austrian town in a Jewish family. Despite his parents' low social status, Leon always dreamed of becoming an actor and working in the film industry.
