Richard Dawson

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 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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Known For

The Running Man
The Running Man
The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
US Against the World
US Against the World
The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger

Filmography

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