Richard Dawson
ActorRichard 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
ACTOR19
Game Changers
2018
Self (archive footage)
- Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008
Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
Self (archive footage)
Dors: The Other Diana
1990
The Running Man
1987
Damon Killian
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
Chandler Corey
US Against the World
1977
Self
The Gentleman Tramp
1976
(voice)
Treasure Island
1973
Long John Silver (voice)
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
1972
Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
The Devil's Brigade
1968
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
Munster, Go Home!
1966
Joey
Out of Sight
1966
Agent (uncredited)
King Rat
1965
Weaver
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
1965
Self/Newkirk
Promises! Promises!
1963
(uncredited)
The Longest Day
1962
British Soldier (uncredited)
