About

Known credits:
19
Birthday:
1932-11-20
Place of birth:
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Website:
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Richard Dawson

Overview

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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Known for

Acting

2018 Game Changers Actor Self (archive footage) 59
Average
2008 Game Show Moments Gone Bananas Actor Self (archive footage) 59
Average
2002 The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Actor N/A
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1987 The Running Man Actor Damon Killian 63
Fair
1985 Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story Actor N/A
N/A
1979 Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party Actor 58
Average
1978 How to Pick Up Girls! Actor Chandler Corey 58
Average
1977 US Against the World Actor Self N/A
N/A
1976 The Gentleman Tramp Actor (voice) 59
Average
1973 Treasure Island Actor 58
Average
1973 Match Game Actor Self 71
Good
1972 Oliver and the Artful Dodger Actor Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice) 58
Average
1968 The Devil's Brigade Actor Pvt. Hugh MacDonald 59
Average
1967 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Actor Regular Performer 67
Fair
1966 Munster, Go Home! Actor Joey 59
Average
1965 King Rat Actor Weaver 60
Fair
1965 Hogan's Heroes Actor Peter Newkirk 73
Good
1963 Promises! Promises! Actor (uncredited) 58
Average
1962 The Longest Day Actor British Soldier (uncredited) 69
Fair