- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 20, 1932
- Place of Birth
- Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
- Died
- June 2, 2012
Richard Dawson
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
movieGame Changers
2018 · Self (archive footage)
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
movieGame Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002 · Self (archive footage)
movieDors: The Other Diana
1990
movieThe Running Man
1987 · Damon Killian
movieDorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
tvMama's Family
1983
moviePlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
tvAngie
1979
movieHow to Pick Up Girls!
1978 · Chandler Corey
tvFantasy Island
1978 · Harry Beamus
tvThe Love Boat
1977 · Bert Buchanan
movieUS Against the World
1977 · Self
movieThe Gentleman Tramp
1976 · (voice)
tvFamily Feud
1976 · Self - Host
tvThe Daytime Emmy Awards
1974
movieTreasure Island
1973 · Long John Silver (voice)
tvMatch Game
1973 · Self
movieOliver and the Artful Dodger
1972 · Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
tvMcMillan & Wife
1971 · Roger Stambler
tvThe New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971 · Richard Richardson
tvThe Odd Couple
1970 · Richard Dawson
tvLove, American Style
1969 · Rick Jagmund, Melvin Danger (voice), Danny
movieThe Devil's Brigade
1968 · Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Regular Performer, Self
tvMr. Terrific
1967 · Max
movieMunster, Go Home!
1966 · Joey
movieOut of Sight
1966 · Agent (uncredited)
movieBing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965 · Self/Newkirk
movieKing Rat
1965 · Weaver
tvHogan's Heroes
1965 · Peter Newkirk
tvThe Outer Limits
1963 · Oliver Fair
moviePromises! Promises!
1963 · (uncredited)
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self - Guest Host
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
movieThe Longest Day
1962 · British Soldier (uncredited)
tvThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · Robert Johnson
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
tvThe Dick Van Dyke Show
1961 · Tracy Rattigan
tvThe Steve Allen Show
1956 · Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950 · Audience Member Next to Jack