6.5
Movie
Acting
Richard Dawson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 42 titles
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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Signature work
Known For
6.5
Movie
6.2
TV
The Love Boat
7.5
TV
Hogan's Heroes
7.8
TV
The Outer Limits
6.5
TV
Fantasy Island
7.6
TV
The Dick Van Dyke Show
7.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
6.3
Movie
The Devil's Brigade
7.9
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
7.1
Movie
King Rat
6.4
Movie
Munster, Go Home!
7.8
TV
The Odd Couple
7.5
TV
Mama's Family
6.8
TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
6.9
TV
McMillan & Wife
6.2
TV
Love, American Style
7.8
TV
The Jack Benny Program
7.7
TV
Mr. Terrific
Acting credits 42
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Game Changers Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Game Show Moments Gone Bananas Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Dors: The Other Diana Film | |
| 1987 | The Running Man Film | Damon Killian |
| 1985 | Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story Film | |
| 1983 | Mama's Family TV | (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party Film | |
| 1979 | Angie TV | (1 ep) |
| 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! Film | Chandler Corey |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island TV | Harry Beamus (1 ep) |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | Bert Buchanan (1 ep) |
| 1977 | US Against the World Film | Self |
| 1976 | The Gentleman Tramp Film | (voice) |
| 1976 | Family Feud TV | Self - Host (3 ep) |
| 1974 | The Daytime Emmy Awards TV | (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Treasure Island Film | Long John Silver (voice) |
| 1973 | Match Game TV | Self (1438 ep) |
| 1972 | Oliver and the Artful Dodger Film | Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice) |
| 1971 | McMillan & Wife TV | Roger Stambler (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The New Dick Van Dyke Show TV | Richard Richardson (3 ep) |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple TV | Richard Dawson (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Love, American Style TV | Rick Jagmund, Melvin Danger (voice), Danny (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Devil's Brigade Film | Pvt. Hugh MacDonald |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Regular Performer, Self (48 ep) |
| 1967 | Mr. Terrific TV | Max (1 ep) |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! Film | Joey |
| 1966 | Out of Sight Film | Agent (uncredited) |
| 1965 | Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show Film | Self/Newkirk |
| 1965 | King Rat Film | Weaver |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes TV | Peter Newkirk (168 ep) |
| 1963 | The Outer Limits TV | Oliver Fair (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Promises! Promises! Film | (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self - Guest Host (6 ep) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self (7 ep) |
| 1962 | The Longest Day Film | British Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour TV | Robert Johnson (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Dick Van Dyke Show TV | Tracy Rattigan (1 ep) |
| 1956 | War and Peace Film | (uncredited) |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors (1 ep) |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Audience Member Next to Jack (1 ep) |