Richard Dawson
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 19...
Known For
Filmography
Game Changers
2018
as Self (archive footage)
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
The Running Man
1987
as Damon Killian
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
Mama's Family
1983
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
Angie
1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
as Chandler Corey
Fantasy Island
1978
as Harry Beamus
US Against the World
1977
as Self
The Love Boat
1977
as Bert Buchanan
The Gentleman Tramp
1976
as (voice)
Family Feud
1976
as Self - Host
The Daytime Emmy Awards
1974
Treasure Island
1973
as Long John Silver (voice)
Match Game
1973
as Self
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
1972
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
as Richard Richardson
McMillan & Wife
1971
as Roger Stambler
The Odd Couple
1970
as Richard Dawson
Love, American Style
1969
as Rick Jagmund
Love, American Style
1969
as Melvin Danger (voice)
Love, American Style
1969
as Danny
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Regular Performer
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
Mr. Terrific
1967
as Max
Munster, Go Home!
1966
as Joey
Out of Sight
1966
as Agent (uncredited)
King Rat
1965
as Weaver
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
as Self/Newkirk
Hogan's Heroes
1965
as Peter Newkirk
Promises! Promises!
1963
as (uncredited)
The Outer Limits
1963
as Oliver Fair
The Longest Day
1962
as British Soldier (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Robert Johnson
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
as Tracy Rattigan
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Audience Member Next to Jack