Richard Dawson
Known For
Acting
Born
1932-11-20 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died
2012-06-02
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Love Boat
as Bert Buchanan
Hogan's Heroes
as Peter Newkirk
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Robert Johnson
The Dick Van Dyke Show
as Tracy Rattigan
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
Love, American Style
as Rick Jagmund
Love, American Style
as Melvin Danger (voice)
Love, American Style
as Danny
The Odd Couple
as Richard Dawson
The Outer Limits
as Oliver Fair
Fantasy Island
as Harry Beamus
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
Mama's Family
The Jack Benny Program
as Audience Member sitting next to Jack
Match Game
as Self
McMillan & Wife
as Roger Stambler
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Regular Performer