Leon Askin

actor (1907–2005)

Leon Askin (Leon Aschkenasy; September 18, 1907 – June 3, 2005) was an Austrian movie and television actor. He was best known for playing the character "General Burkhalter" on the TV situation comedy Hogan's Heroes.[1] Askin was born in Vienna, Austria.

Askin in 2001

Askin died in Vienna, Austria from natural causes, aged 97.

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  1. "Leon Askin Biography (1907-)". Filmreference.com. Advameg. Retrieved 2011-07-09.

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