Richard Dawson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 20, 1932
- Died
- June 2, 2012
- Birthplace
- Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Filmography
Game Changers 2018
as Self (archive footage)
- Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas 2008
as Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
Dors: The Other Diana 1990
Actor
The Running Man 1987
as Damon Killian
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story 1985
Actor
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party 1979
Actor
How to Pick Up Girls! 1978
as Chandler Corey
US Against the World 1977
as Self
The Gentleman Tramp 1976
as (voice)
Treasure Island 1973
as Long John Silver (voice)
Oliver and the Artful Dodger 1972
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
The Devil's Brigade 1968
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Munster, Go Home! 1966
as Joey
Out of Sight 1966
as Agent (uncredited)
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show 1965
as Self/Newkirk
King Rat 1965
as Weaver
Promises! Promises! 1963
as (uncredited)
The Longest Day 1962
as British Soldier (uncredited)
War and Peace 1956
as (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.