Richard Dawson



First NameRichard
Last NameDawson
Full Name at BirthColin Lionel Emm
Age79
Date of BirthNovember 20, 1932
BirthplaceGosport, Hampshire, England
Height5' 9" (175 cm)
BuildAverage
Hair ColorGrey
Star SignScorpio
EthnicityWhite
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor, Game show host
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameHogan's Heros

Richard Dawson (born November 20, 1932) is 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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Filmography

Selected Richard Dawson film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1987
Damon Killian

1978
Chandler Corey

1977
Harry Beamus

1977
Bert Buchanan

1973
Captain Smollett

1973
Keep an Eye on Denise
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1972
Furniture Man, Sam Sniperley

1971
Roger Stambler

1971
Richard Richardson

1970
Ted Callender

1970
Richard Dawson

1969
Danny , Melvin Danger , Rick Jagmund

1968
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

1967
Max

1967
Regular Performer

1966
Joey

1966
Agent

1965
Capt. Weaver: The Paratrooper

1965
Cpl. Peter Newkirk

1963
Oliver Fair

1962
British Soldier

1962
Robert Johnson

1961
Tracy Rattigan

1950
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