Richard Dawson
Born
November 20, 1932
Died
June 2, 2012 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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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Game Changers
Self (archive footage)
2018
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Self (archive footage)
2008
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
Dors: The Other Diana
1990
The Running Man
Damon Killian
1987
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
Mama's Family
(1 episode)
1983
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
Angie
(1 episode)
1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
Chandler Corey
1978
Fantasy Island
Harry Beamus · (1 episode)
1978
The Love Boat
Bert Buchanan · (1 episode)
1977
US Against the World
Self
1977
The Gentleman Tramp
(voice)
1976
The Daytime Emmy Awards
(1 episode)
1974
Treasure Island
Long John Silver (voice)
1973
Match Game
Self · (1438 episodes)
1973
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
1972
McMillan & Wife
Roger Stambler · (1 episode)
1971
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Richard Richardson · (1 episode)
1971
The Odd Couple
Richard Dawson · (1 episode)
1970
Love, American Style
Rick Jagmund · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
Melvin Danger (voice) · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
Danny · (1 episode)
1969
The Devil's Brigade
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Regular Performer · (48 episodes)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Regular Performer (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (1 episode)
1968
Mr. Terrific
Max · (1 episode)
1967
Munster, Go Home!
Joey
1966
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Self/Newkirk
1965
King Rat
Weaver
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Peter Newkirk · (168 episodes)
1965
The Outer Limits
Oliver Fair · (1 episode)
1963
Promises! Promises!
(uncredited)
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (5 episodes)
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1962
The Longest Day
British Soldier (uncredited)
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Robert Johnson · (1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Tracy Rattigan · (1 episode)
1961
The Steve Allen Show
Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors · (1 episode)
1956
The Jack Benny Program
Audience Member sitting next to Jack · (1 episode)
1950