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.
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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Filmography (Movies)
Game Changers
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/06/2018
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/2008
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/10/2002
Dors: The Other Diana
Character:
Release Date:08/05/1990
The Running Man
Character:Damon Killian
Release Date:13/11/1987
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Character:
Release Date:13/10/1985
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Character:
Release Date:23/11/1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
Character:Chandler Corey
Release Date:03/11/1978
US Against the World
Character:Self
Release Date:07/09/1977
The Gentleman Tramp
Character:(voice)
Release Date:10/10/1976
Treasure Island
Character:Long John Silver (voice)
Release Date:11/07/1973
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Character:Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
Release Date:21/10/1972
The Devil's Brigade
Character:Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Release Date:15/05/1968
Munster, Go Home!
Character:Joey
Release Date:15/06/1966
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
Character:Self/Newkirk
Release Date:25/12/1965
King Rat
Character:Weaver
Release Date:27/10/1965
Promises! Promises!
Character:(uncredited)
Release Date:01/08/1963
The Longest Day
Character:British Soldier (uncredited)
Release Date:25/09/1962
Television Appearances
Mama's Family
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Angie
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Fantasy Island
Character:Harry Beamus
The Love Boat
Character:Bert Buchanan
Family Feud
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The Daytime Emmy Awards
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Match Game
Character:Self
McMillan & Wife
Character:Roger Stambler
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Character:Richard Richardson
The Odd Couple
Character:Richard Dawson
Love, American Style
Character:Rick Jagmund
Love, American Style
Character:Melvin Danger (voice)
Love, American Style
Character:Danny
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Regular Performer
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self
Mr. Terrific
Character:Max
Hogan's Heroes
Character:Peter Newkirk
The Outer Limits
Character:Oliver Fair
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self - Guest Host
The Merv Griffin Show
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Character:Robert Johnson
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Character:Tracy Rattigan
The Steve Allen Show
Character:Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
The Jack Benny Program
Character:Audience Member sitting next to Jack
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