Richard Dawson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 20, 1932

Died

June 2, 2012 (age 79)

Place of Birth

Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

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

Known For

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 Diana1987FilmThe Running Manas Damon Killian1985FilmDorothy Stratten: The Untold Story1983TVMama's Family1979FilmPlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party1979TVAngie1978FilmHow to Pick Up Girls!as Chandler Corey1978TVFantasy Islandas Harry Beamus1977TVThe Love Boatas Bert Buchanan1977FilmUS Against the Worldas Self1976FilmThe Gentleman Trampas (voice)1976TVFamily Feud1974TVThe Daytime Emmy Awards1973FilmTreasure Islandas Long John Silver (voice)1973TVMatch Gameas Self1972FilmOliver and the Artful Dodgeras Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)1971TVMcMillan & Wifeas Roger Stambler1971TVThe New Dick Van Dyke Showas Richard Richardson1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Richard Dawson1969TVLove, American Styleas Rick Jagmund1968FilmThe Devil's Brigadeas Pvt. Hugh MacDonald1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Regular Performer1967TVMr. Terrificas Max1966FilmMunster, Go Home!as Joey1965FilmBing Crosby Color Christmas Showas Self/Newkirk1965FilmKing Ratas Weaver1965TVHogan's Heroesas Peter Newkirk1963TVThe Outer Limitsas Oliver Fair1963FilmPromises! Promises!as (uncredited)1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self - Guest Host1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self1962FilmThe Longest Dayas British Soldier (uncredited)1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Robert Johnson1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1961TVThe Dick Van Dyke Showas Tracy Rattigan1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Audience Member sitting next to Jack

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