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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
Damon Killian
The Running Man
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
The Devil's Brigade
Joey
Munster, Go Home!
Self
US Against the World
(voice)
The Gentleman Tramp
Self (archive footage)
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Long John Silver (voice)
Treasure Island
Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
British Soldier (uncredited)
The Longest Day
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
(uncredited)
Promises! Promises!
Weaver
King Rat
Self (archive footage)
Game Changers
Chandler Corey
How to Pick Up Girls!
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Self/Newkirk
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Dors: The Other Diana
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthday
1932-11-20
Place of Birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Also Known As