Richard Dawson
Acting
Biography
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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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Richard Dawson
King Rat
1965
Filmography
Acting (19)
2018
Game Changersas Self (archive footage)
7.4
2008
Game Show Moments Gone Bananasas Self (archive footage)
7.5
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80sas Self (archive footage)
1987
The Running Manas Damon Killian
6.5
1978
How to Pick Up Girls!as Chandler Corey
4.0
1977
US Against the Worldas Self
1976
The Gentleman Trampas (voice)
7.1
1973
Treasure Islandas Long John Silver (voice)
5.2
1972
Oliver and the Artful Dodgeras Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
6.5
1968
The Devil's Brigadeas Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
6.3
1966
Munster, Go Home!as Joey
6.4
1966
Out of Sightas Agent (uncredited)
5.3
1965
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Showas Self/Newkirk
6.0
1965
King Ratas Weaver
7.2
1963
Promises! Promises!as (uncredited)
4.8
1962
The Longest Dayas British Soldier (uncredited)
7.6