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