Richard Dawson
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Richard Dawson

Nov 20, 1932 - Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

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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Credits

Cast

Media
Movie1987The Running ManDamon Killian
Movie1968The Devil's BrigadePvt. Hugh MacDonald
Movie1966Munster, Go Home!Joey
Movie1977US Against the WorldSelf
Movie1976The Gentleman Tramp(voice)
Movie2008Game Show Moments Gone BananasSelf (archive footage)
Movie1973Treasure IslandLong John Silver (voice)
Movie2002The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Movie1972Oliver and the Artful DodgerSam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
Movie1962The Longest DayBritish Soldier (uncredited)
Movie1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Movie1963Promises! Promises!(uncredited)
Movie1965King RatWeaver
Movie2018Game ChangersSelf (archive footage)
Movie1978How to Pick Up Girls!Chandler Corey
Movie1985Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Movie1965Bing Crosby Color Christmas ShowSelf/Newkirk
Movie1990Dors: The Other Diana
TV Show1970The Odd CoupleRichard Dawson1
TV Show1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowTracy Rattigan1
TV Show1983Mama's Family1
TV Show1965Hogan's HeroesPeter Newkirk168
TV Show1979Angie1
TV Show1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular Performer48
TV Show1974The Daytime Emmy Awards1
TV Show1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - cameo with fiance Diana Dors1
TV Show1967Mr. TerrificMax1
TV Show1963The Outer LimitsOliver Fair1
TV Show1973Match GameSelf1438
TV Show1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular Performer (uncredited)2
TV Show1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest Host5
TV Show1969Love, American StyleRick Jagmund1
TV Show1971The New Dick Van Dyke ShowRichard Richardson1
TV Show1950The Jack Benny ProgramAudience Member sitting next to Jack1
TV Show1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf1
TV Show1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf1
TV Show1977The Love BoatBert Buchanan1
TV Show1971McMillan & WifeRoger Stambler1
TV Show1969Love, American StyleMelvin Danger (voice)1
TV Show1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourRobert Johnson1
TV Show1969Love, American StyleDanny1
TV Show1978Fantasy IslandHarry Beamus1
TV Show1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf5
TV Show1976Family Feud3
TV Show1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf1

Crew

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