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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 un…

Known field

  • Acting

Total Movie Credited

  • 18

Total TV Shows Credited

  • 25

Gender

  • Male

Place of birth

  • Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Birthdate

  • November 20, 1932

Death Date

  • June 2o 2012

Also known as

    Movies

    Game Changers
    7.4

    Game Changers

    Documentary

    2018

    Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
    7.5

    Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

    ComedyDocumentary

    2008

    The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
    0

    The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny…

    2002

    Dors: The Other Diana
    0

    Dors: The Other Diana

    Documentary

    1990

    The Running Man
    6.541

    The Running Man

    ActionScience Fiction

    1987

    Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
    0

    Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

    Documentary

    1985

    Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
    1

    Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

    MusicComedy

    1979

    How to Pick Up Girls!
    2

    How to Pick Up Girls!

    ComedyTV Movie

    1978

    US Against the World
    0

    US Against the World

    TV MovieDocumentary

    1977

    The Gentleman Tramp
    6.6

    The Gentleman Tramp

    Documentary

    1976

    Treasure Island
    5.5

    Treasure Island

    AnimationAdventure

    1973

    Oliver and the Artful Dodger
    6.6

    Oliver and the Artful Dodger

    AnimationAdventure

    1972

    The Devil's Brigade
    6.3

    The Devil's Brigade

    ActionDrama

    1968

    Munster, Go Home!
    6.4

    Munster, Go Home!

    ComedyFamily

    1966

    Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
    6

    Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show

    MusicComedy

    1965

    TV Shows

    Mama's Family
    7.6

    Mama's Family

    Comedy

    1983

    Angie
    6.7

    Angie

    Comedy

    1979

    Fantasy Island
    6.396

    Fantasy Island

    Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

    1978

    The Love Boat
    6.3

    The Love Boat

    DramaComedy

    1977

    The Daytime Emmy Awards
    10

    The Daytime Emmy Awards

    1974

    Match Game
    7.5

    Match Game

    1973

    McMillan & Wife
    6.875

    McMillan & Wife

    CrimeDrama

    1971

    The New Dick Van Dyke Show
    4

    The New Dick Van Dyke Show

    Comedy

    1971

    The Odd Couple
    7.8

    The Odd Couple

    Comedy

    1970

    Love, American Style
    6.056

    Love, American Style

    Comedy

    1969

    Love, American Style
    6.056

    Love, American Style

    Comedy

    1969

    Love, American Style
    6.056

    Love, American Style

    Comedy

    1969

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    6.5

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Comedy

    1968

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    6.5

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Comedy

    1968

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    6.5

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Comedy

    1968

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