Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

1932-11-20 – 2012-06-02 (age 79) Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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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

The Longest Day
The Longest Day

1962

as British Soldier (uncredited)

The Running Man
The Running Man

1987

as Damon Killian

King Rat
King Rat

1965

as Weaver

The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade

1968

as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Game Changers
Game Changers

2018

as Self (archive footage)

Treasure Island
Treasure Island

1973

as Long John Silver (voice)

US Against the World
Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!

1963

as (uncredited)

Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!

1966

as Joey

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Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

2008

as Self (archive footage)

How to Pick Up Girls!
How to Pick Up Girls!

1978

as Chandler Corey

The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp

1976

as (voice)

Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger

1972

as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Out of Sight
Out of Sight

1966

as Agent (uncredited)