Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Acting

Born: 1932-11-20 · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died: 2012-06-02

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 19

🎬 Movies (19)

Game Changers

Game Changers

2018

Self (archive footage)

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

2008

Self (archive footage)

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

2002

Self (archive footage)

Dors: The Other Diana

Dors: The Other Diana

1990

The Running Man

The Running Man

1987

Damon Killian

Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

1985

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

1979

How to Pick Up Girls!

How to Pick Up Girls!

1978

Chandler Corey

US Against the World

US Against the World

1977

Self

The Gentleman Tramp

The Gentleman Tramp

1976

(voice)

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

1973

Long John Silver (voice)

Oliver and the Artful Dodger

Oliver and the Artful Dodger

1972

Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)

The Devil's Brigade

The Devil's Brigade

1968

Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Munster, Go Home!

Munster, Go Home!

1966

Joey

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

1966

Agent (uncredited)

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show

1965

Self/Newkirk

King Rat

King Rat

1965

Weaver

Promises! Promises!

Promises! Promises!

1963

(uncredited)

The Longest Day

The Longest Day

1962

British Soldier (uncredited)