Richard Dawson
November 20, 1932 (92 years old) in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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
Credits
- 2018 · Game Changers as Self (archive footage)
- 2008 · Game Show Moments Gone Bananas as Self (archive footage)
- 2002 · The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s as
- 1987 · The Running Man as Damon Killian
- 1985 · Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story as
- 1983 · Mama's Family as
- 1979 · Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party as
- 1979 · Angie as
- 1978 · How to Pick Up Girls! as Chandler Corey
- 1977 · The Love Boat as Bert Buchanan
- 1977 · US Against the World as Self
- 1976 · The Gentleman Tramp as (voice)
- 1974 · The Daytime Emmy Awards as
- 1973 · Treasure Island as
- 1973 · Match Game as Self
- 1972 · Oliver and the Artful Dodger as Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
- 1971 · McMillan & Wife as Roger Stambler
- 1971 · The New Dick Van Dyke Show as Richard Richardson
- 1970 · The Odd Couple as Richard Dawson
- 1969 · Love, American Style as Rick Jagmund
- 1969 · Love, American Style as Melvin Danger (voice)
- 1969 · Love, American Style as Danny
- 1968 · The Devil's Brigade as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Regular Performer
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Regular Performer (uncredited)
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
- 1967 · Mr. Terrific as Max
- 1966 · Munster, Go Home! as Joey
- 1965 · Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show as Self/Newkirk
- 1965 · King Rat as Weaver
- 1965 · Hogan's Heroes as Peter Newkirk
- 1963 · The Outer Limits as Oliver Fair
- 1963 · Promises! Promises! as (uncredited)
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self - Guest Host
- 1962 · The Longest Day as British Soldier (uncredited)
- 1962 · The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as Robert Johnson
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self
- 1961 · The Dick Van Dyke Show as Tracy Rattigan
- 1956 · The Steve Allen Show as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
- 1950 · The Jack Benny Program as Audience Member sitting next to Jack