Richard Dawson

Actor
BirthdayNov 20, 1932 (80 years old)
DeathdayJun 2, 2012
Place of birthGosport, Hampshire, England, UK
GenderMale

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

Known for

Damon Killian

Nov 13, 1987

British Soldier (uncredited)

Sep 25, 1962

Bert Buchanan

Sep 24, 1977

Peter Newkirk

Sep 17, 1965

Oliver Fair

Sep 16, 1963

Tracy Rattigan

Oct 3, 1961

Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

May 15, 1968

Weaver

Oct 27, 1965

Self - Guest Host

Oct 1, 1962

Joey

Jun 15, 1966

Robert Johnson

Sep 20, 1962

Richard Dawson

Sep 24, 1970

Jan 22, 1983

Regular Performer, Regular Performer (uncredited), Self

Sep 9, 1967

Self

Jul 2, 1973

Roger Stambler

Sep 29, 1971

Rick Jagmund, Melvin Danger (voice), Danny

Sep 29, 1969

Audience Member sitting next to Jack

Oct 28, 1950

(uncredited)

Aug 1, 1963

Self (archive footage)

Jun 29, 2018

Damon Killian

Nov 13, 1987

British Soldier (uncredited)

Sep 25, 1962

Bert Buchanan

Sep 24, 1977

Peter Newkirk

Sep 17, 1965

Oliver Fair

Sep 16, 1963

Tracy Rattigan

Oct 3, 1961

Acting


Participated in 17 movies, 19 TV series

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