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






