Richard Dawson


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Actor

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...

Place of Birth: Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Date of Birth: Nov 20, 1932

Date of Death: Jun 2, 2012


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Filmography

Actor (13 Known Credits)


Game Changers

Himself (Archive Footage)

The Running Man

Damon Killian

Oliver and the Artful Dodger

Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)

The Devil's Brigade

Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Hogan's Heroes

Corporal Peter Newkirk

King Rat

Weaver

Promises! Promises!

(uncredited)

The Longest Day

British Soldier (uncredited)

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Tracy Rattigan

Game Changers (2018)
Himself (Archive Footage)
Damon Killian
Family Feud (1976 - 2002)
Host
Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Mr. Terrific (1967)
Max
Joey
Hogan's Heroes (1965 - 1971)
Corporal Peter Newkirk
King Rat (1965)
Weaver
(uncredited)
British Soldier (uncredited)
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961 - 1966)
Tracy Rattigan

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