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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Filmography
Cast Credits
Game Changers
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2008
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
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MOVIE • 2002
Dors: The Other Diana
Character:
MOVIE • 1990
The Running Man
Character: Damon Killian
MOVIE • 1987
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
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MOVIE • 1985
Mama's Family
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TV • 1983
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
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MOVIE • 1979
Angie
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TV • 1979
How to Pick Up Girls!
Character: Chandler Corey
MOVIE • 1978
Fantasy Island
Character: Harry Beamus
TV • 1978
The Love Boat
Character: Bert Buchanan
TV • 1977
US Against the World
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1977
The Gentleman Tramp
Character: (voice)
MOVIE • 1976
Family Feud
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TV • 1976
The Daytime Emmy Awards
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TV • 1974
Treasure Island
Character: Long John Silver (voice)
MOVIE • 1973
Match Game
Character: Self
TV • 1973
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Character: Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
MOVIE • 1972
McMillan & Wife
Character: Roger Stambler
TV • 1971