Acting · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK · Born November 20, 1932
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
MovieGame Changers
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDors: The Other Diana
1990
MovieThe Running Man
1987
as 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
as Chandler Corey
TVFantasy Island
1978
as Harry Beamus
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Bert Buchanan
MovieUS Against the World
1977
as Self
MovieThe Gentleman Tramp
1976
as (voice)
TVFamily Feud
1976
as Self - Host
TVThe Daytime Emmy Awards
1974
MovieTreasure Island
1973
as Long John Silver (voice)
TVMatch Game
1973
as Self
MovieOliver and the Artful Dodger
1972
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
TVMcMillan & Wife
1971
as Roger Stambler
TVThe New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
as Richard Richardson
TVThe Odd Couple
1970
as Richard Dawson
TVLove, American Style
1969
as Rick Jagmund
MovieThe Devil's Brigade
1968
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Regular Performer
TVMr. Terrific
1967
as Max
MovieMunster, Go Home!
1966
as Joey
MovieOut of Sight
1966
as Agent (uncredited)
MovieBing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
as Self/Newkirk
MovieKing Rat
1965
as Weaver
TVHogan's Heroes
1965
as Peter Newkirk
TVThe Outer Limits
1963
as Oliver Fair
MoviePromises! Promises!
1963
as (uncredited)
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
MovieThe Longest Day
1962
as British Soldier (uncredited)
TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Robert Johnson
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
TVThe Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
as Tracy Rattigan
TVThe Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
TVThe Jack Benny Program
1950
as Audience Member Next to Jack
