Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

20/11/1932

Day of Death

02/06/2012
(80) years old

Place of Birth

Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Biography

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 ... Read More

Filmography

Cast

2018

Game Changers

as Self (archive footage)

2008

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

as Self (archive footage)

1987

The Running Man

as Damon Killian

1978

How to Pick Up Girls!

as Chandler Corey

1976

The Gentleman Tramp

as (voice)

1973

Treasure Island

as Long John Silver (voice)

1972

Oliver and the Artful Dodger

as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (v...

1968

The Devil's Brigade

as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

1965

King Rat

as Weaver

1963

Promises! Promises!

as (uncredited)

1962

The Longest Day

as British Soldier (uncredited)