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Richard Dawson
Born 1932-11-20Gosport, 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
Screen work
Movies & roles
Game ChangersSelf (archive footage)Game Show Moments Gone BananasSelf (archive footage)The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80sSelf (archive footage)Dors: The Other DianaRoleThe Running ManDamon KillianDorothy Stratten: The Untold StoryRolePlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartyRoleHow to Pick Up Girls!Chandler CoreyUS Against the WorldSelfThe Gentleman Tramp(voice)Treasure IslandLong John Silver (voice)Oliver and the Artful DodgerSam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)The Devil's BrigadePvt. Hugh MacDonaldMunster, Go Home!JoeyOut of SightAgent (uncredited)Bing Crosby Color Christmas ShowSelf/NewkirkKing RatWeaverPromises! Promises!(uncredited)The Longest DayBritish Soldier (uncredited)