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