Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 20, 1932

Died

June 2, 2012 (age 79)

Place of Birth

Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

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Richard Dawson

Biography

Richard Dawson (November 20, 1932 – June 2, 2012) was an English-American actor, comedian, game show panelist, and host. He is best known for his role as Corporal Peter Newkirk on Hogan's Heroes, being the original host of the Family Feud game show from 1976–1985 and from 1994 to 1995, and for being a regular panelist on the 1970s version of Match Game on CBS from 1973 to 1978. He is also famous for, to date, his final film role, that of Damon Killian, the host of "The Running Man" in the hit 1987 film, The Running Man. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Filmography

2018FilmGame Changersas Self (archive footage)2008FilmGame Show Moments Gone Bananasas Self (archive footage)2002FilmThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80sas Self (archive footage)1990FilmDors: The Other Diana 1987FilmThe Running Manas Damon Killian 1985FilmDorothy Stratten: The Untold Story 1983TVMama's Family 1979FilmPlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party 1979TVAngie 1978FilmHow to Pick Up Girls!as Chandler Corey 1978TVFantasy Islandas Harry Beamus 1977TVThe Love Boatas Bert Buchanan 1977FilmUS Against the Worldas Self 1976FilmThe Gentleman Trampas (voice)1976TVFamily Feud 1974TVThe Daytime Emmy Awards 1973FilmTreasure Islandas Long John Silver (voice)1973TVMatch Gameas Self 1972FilmOliver and the Artful Dodgeras Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)1971TVMcMillan & Wifeas Roger Stambler 1971TVThe New Dick Van Dyke Showas Richard Richardson 1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Richard Dawson 1969TVLove, American Styleas Rick Jagmund 1968FilmThe Devil's Brigadeas Pvt. Hugh MacDonald 1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Regular Performer 1967TVMr. Terrificas Max 1966FilmMunster, Go Home!as Joey 1965FilmBing Crosby Color Christmas Showas Self/Newkirk 1965FilmKing Ratas Weaver 1965TVHogan's Heroesas Peter Newkirk 1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Oliver Fair 1963FilmPromises! Promises!as (uncredited)1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self - Guest Host 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1962FilmThe Longest Dayas British Soldier (uncredited)1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Robert Johnson 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1961TVThe Dick Van Dyke Showas Tracy Rattigan 1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors 1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Audience Member sitting next to Jack