Richard Dawson
Acting1932Gosport, 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
Acting History
2018
Game Changers
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
as Self (archive footage)
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
as Self (archive footage)
1987
The Running Man
as Damon Killian
1983
1978
How to Pick Up Girls!
as Chandler Corey
Fantasy Island
TVas Harry Beamus• 1 eps
The Love Boat
TVas Bert Buchanan• 1 eps
1977
US Against the World
as Self
1976
The Gentleman Tramp
as (voice)
1975
The Odd Couple
TVas Richard Dawson• 1 eps
McMillan & Wife
TVas Roger Stambler• 1 eps
1973
Treasure Island
as Long John Silver (voice)
Match Game
TVas Self
1972
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
1971
Love, American Style
TVas Danny• 1 eps
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
TVas Richard Richardson
1968
The Devil's Brigade
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TVas Self• 1 eps
1967
Mr. Terrific
TVas Max
1966
Munster, Go Home!
as Joey
1965
King Rat
as Weaver
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
as Self/Newkirk
Hogan's Heroes
TVas Peter Newkirk• 168 eps
1964
The Outer Limits
TVas Oliver Fair• 1 eps
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TVas Robert Johnson• 1 eps
1963
Promises! Promises!
as (uncredited)
The Dick Van Dyke Show
TVas Tracy Rattigan• 1 eps
The Jack Benny Program
TVas Audience Member sitting next to Jack• 1 eps
1962
The Longest Day
as British Soldier (uncredited)
The Merv Griffin Show
TVas Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TVas Self - Guest Host / Self
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
TVas Self
1959
The Steve Allen Show
TVas Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors• 1 eps