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Leon Askin was an Austrian-American actor, director, and writer. He was born on 18 September 1907 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. He is best known for his role as General Albert Burkhalter in the television sitcom Hogan's Heroes. Askin began his career as a stage actor in Vienna in the 1930s. He moved to the United States in 1940 and continued to act in theater, film, and television. He appeared in numerous films, including The Sound of Music (1965), The Producers (1967), and The Great Waldo Pepper (1975). Askin was also a prolific television actor, appearing in shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild Wild West. He was a regular on the sitcom Hogan's Heroes, playing the role of General Albert Burkhalter from 1965 to 1971. Askin was also a director and writer. He wrote and directed the film The Great Race (1965), which starred Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Askin was married twice and had two children. He died on 17 June 2005 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 97.

Popular As Leo Aschkenasy
Occupation actor,director,writer
Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 18 September, 1907
Birthday 18 September
Birthplace Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of death 3 June, 2005
Died Place Vienna, Austria
Nationality Austria

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Leon Askin Height, Weight & Measurements

At 98 years old, Leon Askin height is 5' 10½" (1.79 m) .

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Height 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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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)

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Wife Anita Wicher (2002 - 3 June 2005) ( his death), Annelies Ehrlich (1955 - 1994) ( divorced), Louise Huntington-Smith (1945 - 1955) ( divorced)
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Leon Askin Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Leon Askin worth at the age of 98 years old? Leon Askin’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Austria. We have estimated Leon Askin's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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2017

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. Little did the son of a salesman know then that he would one day be the student of Max Reinhardt and Louise Dumont, and discover Jura Soyfer while directing the political cabaret "ABC".

1994

Returned to Vienna to live in 1994, started to perform cabaret and appeared in various productions with the Volksoper, one of Vienna's finest opera companies.

1988

He received many honors after returning to Vienna, his homeland. In 1988, he was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art; in 1994, he was presented with the Silver Cross of Honor, and; in 2002, he was honored with the Gold Cross of Honor for service to the City of Vienna. He was granted the honorary title of Professor by Minister Scholten in 1996 and honored with the Austrian Cross of Honor, First Class, for Science and Art in 2002.

1974

Had a role in Young Frankenstein (1974) although the scene was deleted and he was not credited in the cast. The scene was the reading of Baron von Frankenstein's will.

1965

He will probably be best remembered as the German general in Hogan's Heroes (1965); who perpetually threatened to send Col. Klink to the eastern front.

1961

On the set of Billy Wilder's One, Two, Three (1961), Wilder once exclaimed, "Here comes my professional!" Askin, who was often cast as the "funny villain", performed alongside Richard Burton, Doris Day and James Cagney. It is not merely exposure to big stars that distinguishes Leon Askin, though. He captured the hearts of critics and audiences with his impressive stage performances of "Faust" and "Shylock" on Broadway, which he also directed, and "Othello" in Hamburg. In addition, Askin made TV history as Gen.

1938

Emigration brought him into contact with even more 20th-century luminaries: in 1938 he met Erwin Piscator, the founder of the school of Epic Realism, and worked with him for the next 30 years.