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Richard Dawson

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


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Born:
Nov 20, 1932 In Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Movie/TV Credits:
27
First Appeared:
In the series The Steve Allen Show 1956-06-24
Latest Project:
Movie Game Changers 2018-06-29
Known For
Poster of Game Changers
Poster of Family Feud
Poster of Mr. Terrific
Poster of Promises! Promises!
Filmography
Movie Game Changers Self (archive footage) 2018-06-29
Movie Game Show Moments Gone Bananas Self (archive footage) 2008-01-01
Series Family Feud Host 1999-09-20
Movie The Running Man Damon Killian 1987-11-13
Series Mama's Family Unknown 1983-01-22
Series Angie Unknown 1979-02-08
Movie Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party 1979-11-23
Movie How to Pick Up Girls! Chandler Corey 1978-11-03
Series The Love Boat Bert Buchanan 1977-09-24
Movie The Gentleman Tramp (voice) 1976-10-10
Series The Daytime Emmy Awards Unknown 1974-05-28
Series Match Game Self 1973-07-02
Movie Treasure Island 1973-07-11
Movie Oliver and the Artful Dodger Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice) 1972-08-21
Series The New Dick Van Dyke Show 1971-09-18
Series The Odd Couple Unknown 1970-09-24
Movie The Devil's Brigade Pvt. Hugh MacDonald 1968-05-15
Series Mr. Terrific Max 1967-01-09
Series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Regular Performer 1967-09-09
Movie Munster, Go Home! Joey 1966-06-15
Series Hogan's Heroes Peter Newkirk 1965-09-17
Movie King Rat Weaver 1965-10-27
Movie Promises! Promises! (uncredited) 1963-08-01
Series The Outer Limits Unknown 1963-09-16
Movie The Longest Day British Soldier (uncredited) 1962-09-25
Series The Dick Van Dyke Show Tracy Rattigan 1961-10-03
Series The Steve Allen Show Unknown 1956-06-24