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Richard Dawson

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 hi

Born

Nov 20, 1932

Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died

Jun 02, 2012

Known For

Acting

Movies

19 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.6

Known For

The Longest Day
The Longest Day
1962 as British Soldier (uncredited)
★ 7.6
The Running Man
The Running Man
1987 as Damon Killian
★ 6.5
The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
1968 as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
★ 6.3
King Rat
King Rat
1965 as Weaver
★ 7.1
How to Pick Up Girls!
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978 as Chandler Corey
★ 4.0
Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
1966 as Joey
★ 6.4
Game Changers
Game Changers
2018 as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4
Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!
1963 as (uncredited)
★ 4.8
US Against the World
US Against the World
1977 as Self
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
1972 as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
★ 6.5
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
1973 as Long John Silver (voice)
★ 5.2
movie
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008 as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.5
Out of Sight
Out of Sight
1966 as Agent (uncredited)
★ 5.4
The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp
1976 as (voice)
★ 7.1
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965 as Self/Newkirk
★ 6.0