Richard Dawson
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Movie Appearances
The Running Man
as Damon Killian
1987
The Devil's Brigade
as Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
1968
Munster, Go Home!
as Joey
1966
US Against the World
as Self
1977
The Gentleman Tramp
as (voice)
1976
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
as Self (archive footage)
2008
Treasure Island
as Long John Silver (voice)
1973
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
as Self (archive footage)
2002
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
as Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
1972
The Longest Day
as British Soldier (uncredited)
1962
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
Promises! Promises!
as (uncredited)
1963
King Rat
as Weaver
1965
Game Changers
as Self (archive footage)
2018
How to Pick Up Girls!
as Chandler Corey
1978
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
1985
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show
as Self/Newkirk
1965
Dors: The Other Diana
1990
Out of Sight
as Agent (uncredited)
1966
TV Appearances
The Odd Couple
as Richard Dawson
1970
The Dick Van Dyke Show
as Tracy Rattigan
1961
Mama's Family
1983
Angie
1979
Hogan's Heroes
as Peter Newkirk
1965
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Regular Performer
1968
The Daytime Emmy Awards
1974
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors
1956
Mr. Terrific
as Max
1967
The Outer Limits
as Oliver Fair
1963
Match Game
as Self
1973
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self - Guest Host
1962