Richard Dawson
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 1987 film, The Running Man.
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Filmography
Game Changers
2018
as Self (archive footage)
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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
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
as Chandler Corey
US Against the World
1977
as Self
The Gentleman Tramp
1976
as (voice)
Treasure Island
1973
as Long John Silver (voice)
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
1972
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
The Devil's Brigade
1968
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Munster, Go Home!
1966
as Joey
Out of Sight
1966
as Agent (uncredited)
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
as Self/Newkirk
King Rat
1965
as Weaver
Promises! Promises!
1963
as (uncredited)
The Longest Day
1962
as British Soldier (uncredited)