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Leon Askin (Leo Aschkenasy) was born on 18 September, 1907 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria], is an actor,director,writer. Discover Leon Askin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 98 years old?
| 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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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 98 years old group.
Leon Askin Height, Weight & Measurements
At 98 years old, Leon Askin height is 5' 10½" (1.79 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 10½" (1.79 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Anita Wicher (2002 - 3 June 2005) ( his death), Annelies Ehrlich (1955 - 1994) ( divorced), Louise Huntington-Smith (1945 - 1955) ( divorced) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Leon Askin Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Leon Askin Social Network
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Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
