Richard Dawson
Known for Acting · 41 credits
- Born
- 1932-11-20
- Died
- 2012-06-02
- Place of birth
- Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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.
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Known For
TV Shows (22)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Love Boat
1977
as Bert Buchanan
Love, American Style
1969
as Rick Jagmund / Melvin Danger (voice) / Danny
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Robert Johnson
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Peter Newkirk
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Fantasy Island
1978
as Harry Beamus
The Odd Couple
1970
as Richard Dawson
Match Game
1973
as Self
The Outer Limits
1963
as Oliver Fair
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
as Tracy Rattigan
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Audience Member sitting next to Jack
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
Mama's Family
1983
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Regular Performer / Self
McMillan & Wife
1971
as Roger Stambler
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
as Richard Richardson
Mr. Terrific
1967
as Max
Angie
1979
The Daytime Emmy Awards
1974
Family Feud
1976
as Self - Host
Movies (19)
The Longest Day
1962
as British Soldier (uncredited)
The Running Man
1987
as Damon Killian
King Rat
1965
as Weaver
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Game Changers
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Munster, Go Home!
1966
as Joey
The Gentleman Tramp
1976
as (voice)
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
as Chandler Corey
Promises! Promises!
1963
as (uncredited)
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
1972
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
US Against the World
1977
as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
as Self (archive footage)
Out of Sight
1966
as Agent (uncredited)
Treasure Island
1973
as Long John Silver (voice)
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
as Self/Newkirk
Dors: The Other Diana
1990
About Richard Dawson
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… With 41 credits spanning from 1950 to 2018, Richard Dawson has appeared in 19 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Richard Dawson Movies
- The Longest Day (1962) — as British Soldier (uncredited)
- The Running Man (1987) — as Damon Killian
- King Rat (1965) — as Weaver
- The Devil's Brigade (1968) — as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
- The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002) — as Self (archive footage)
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