
Richard Dawson
Born
1932-11-20
Place of birth
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died
2012-06-02
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed und...
Known for

The Running Man
Damon Killian

The Longest Day
British Soldier (uncredited)

The Love Boat
Bert Buchanan

Hogan's Heroes
Peter Newkirk

The Outer Limits
Oliver Fair

Fantasy Island
Harry Beamus

The Dick Van Dyke Show
Tracy Rattigan

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self

The Devil's Brigade
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

King Rat
Weaver

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Robert Johnson

Munster, Go Home!
Joey

The Odd Couple
Richard Dawson

Mama's Family
TV Series