About
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
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| 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 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 |
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| 1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |