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Richard Dawson

British actor (1932-2012) · United Kingdom · Actors · Died at 79

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Richard Dawson was an English actor, comedian, game-show host, and panelist. He was well known for playing Corporal Peter Newkirk in Hogan's Heroes, as a regular panelist on Match Game (1973-1978), and as the original host of Family Feud.

A life in dates

2012Died2 June 20122008Game Show Moments Gone BananasFilm2002The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80sFilm1987The Running ManFilm, Damon Killian1985Dorothy Stratten: The Untold StoryFilm1983Mama's FamilySeries1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartyFilm1978Fantasy IslandSeries, Harry BeamusHow to Pick Up Girls!Film, 1978Chandler Corey1976Family FeudSeriesThe Gentleman TrampFilm, 1976(voice)1973Match GameSeriesTreasure IslandFilm, 1973Long John Silver (voice)1972Oliver and the Artful DodgerFilm, Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)1970The Odd CoupleSeries, Richard Dawson1969Love, American StyleSeries, Rick Jagmund1968The Devil's BrigadeFilm, Pvt. Hugh MacDonald1967Mr. TerrificSeries, Max1965Bing Crosby Color Christmas ShowFilm1963The Outer LimitsSeries, Oliver FairPromises! Promises!Film, 1963(uncredited)1962The Longest DayFilm, British Soldier (uncredited)1961The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries, Tracy Rattigan1950The Jack Benny ProgramSeries, Audience Member Next to Jack1932Born20 November 1932

Also in Deutsch

Photos 2

Dawson (left) and contestants on the 1975/1976 pilot episode of Family FeudDawson (left) and contestants on the 1975/1976 pilot episode of Family Feud

Filmography 19

GCGame Changers2018
GBGame Show Moments Gone Bananas2008
TSThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s2002
DDDors: The Other Diana1990
TMThe Running ManDamon Killian1987 · ★ 6.5
DSDorothy Stratten: The Untold Story1985
PPPlayboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party1979
HGHow to Pick Up Girls!Chandler Corey1978
UWUS Against the World1977
TTThe Gentleman Tramp(voice)1976
TITreasure IslandLong John Silver (voice)1973
ODOliver and the Artful DodgerSam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)1972
TBThe Devil's BrigadePvt. Hugh MacDonald1968 · ★ 6.3
MHMunster, Go Home!Joey1966 · ★ 6.4
OSOut of SightAgent (uncredited)1966
KRKing RatWeaver1965 · ★ 7.1
BSBing Crosby Color Christmas Show1965
PPPromises! Promises!(uncredited)1963
TDThe Longest DayBritish Soldier (uncredited)1962 · ★ 7.6

45 credits on file

Television 22

MFMama's Family1983
ANAngie1979
FIFantasy IslandHarry Beamus1978
TBThe Love BoatBert Buchanan1977
FFFamily Feud1976
TAThe Daytime Emmy Awards1974
MGMatch Game1973
MWMcMillan & WifeRoger Stambler1971
TSThe New Dick Van Dyke ShowRichard Richardson1971
TCThe Odd CoupleRichard Dawson1970
LSLove, American StyleRick Jagmund1969
RIRowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular Performer1968
MTMr. TerrificMax1967
HHHogan's HeroesPeter Newkirk1965
TLThe Outer LimitsOliver Fair1963
TCThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962
THThe Alfred Hitchcock HourRobert Johnson1962
TSThe Merv Griffin Show1962
TSThe Dick Van Dyke ShowTracy Rattigan1961
TSThe Mike Douglas Show1961
TSThe Steve Allen Show1956
TPThe Jack Benny ProgramAudience Member Next to Jack1950

Awards

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host

Family

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Partners

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In common with Richard

Kevin ConroyAlso in How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)Carroll O'ConnorAlso in The Devil's Brigade (1968)Fred GwynneAlso in Munster, Go Home! (1966)George SegalAlso in King Rat (1965)Franco ColumbuAlso in The Running Man (1987)Davy JonesAlso in Treasure Island (1973)

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2012 · aged 79

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