RICHARD DAWSON
Richard Dawson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 20, 1932
Deathday: June 2, 2012
Place of Birth: Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
2018·
Game ChangersSelf (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
1987·
The Running ManDamon Killian
1983·
Mama's Family1979·
Angie1978·
Fantasy IslandHarry Beamus
Chandler Corey
1977·
The Love BoatBert Buchanan
1977·
US Against the WorldSelf
1976·
The Gentleman Tramp(voice)
1973·
Match GameSelf
1973·
Treasure IslandLong John Silver (voice)
Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
1971·
McMillan & WifeRoger Stambler
Richard Richardson
1970·
The Odd CoupleRichard Dawson
1969·
Love, American StyleDanny, Melvin Danger (voice), Rick Jagmund
Self, Regular Performer (uncredited), Regular Performer
1968·
The Devil's BrigadePvt. Hugh MacDonald
1967·
Mr. TerrificMax
1966·
Munster, Go Home!Joey
1965·
Hogan's HeroesPeter Newkirk
Self/Newkirk
1965·
King RatWeaver
1963·
The Outer LimitsOliver Fair
1963·
Promises! Promises!(uncredited)
Self
Robert Johnson
Self - Guest Host
1962·
The Longest DayBritish Soldier (uncredited)
Self
Tracy Rattigan
1956·
The Steve Allen ShowSelf - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
Audience Member sitting next to Jack