
Acting
Richard Dawson
1932 · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
20 films
Bio
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.
Filmography

The Running Man
Damon Killian

The Longest Day
British Soldier (uncredited)

War and Peace
(uncredited)

Treasure Island
Long John Silver (voice)

The Devil's Brigade
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

Dors: The Other Diana

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Self (archive footage)

Munster, Go Home!
Joey

King Rat
Weaver

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self (archive footage)

US Against the World
Self