Richard Dawson

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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 ...

Born: November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died: June 2, 2012 (age 79)

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Known For

6.8

Hogan's Heroes

Movies & TV Credits

42 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Game Changers Movie	6.9	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2018
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas Movie	—	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2008
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Movie	—	Actor	—	2002
The Running Man Movie	6.5	Actor	Damon Killian	1987
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story Movie	7.8	Actor	—	1985
Mama's Family TV Show	7.4	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1983
Angie TV Show	6.8	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1979
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party TV Special	6.9	Actor	—	1979
How to Pick Up Girls! Movie	5.8	Actor	Chandler Corey	1978
The Love Boat TV Show	6.4	Actor	Bert Buchanan(1 Episode)	1977
Fantasy Island TV Show	6.7	Actor	Harry Beamus(1 Episode)	1977
US Against the World TV Special	8.8	Actor	Self	1977
The Gentleman Tramp Movie	7.3	Actor	(voice)	1976
The Daytime Emmy Awards TV Show	—	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1974
Treasure Island Movie	5.3	Actor	Long John Silver (voice)	1973
Match Game TV Show	8.1	Actor	Self(1438 Episodes)	1973
Oliver and the Artful Dodger Movie	5.5	Actor	Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)	1972
The New Dick Van Dyke Show TV Show	6.4	Actor	Richard Richardson(1 Episode)	1971
McMillan & Wife TV Show	7.0	Actor	Roger Stambler(1 Episode)	1971
The Odd Couple TV Show	7.7	Actor	Richard Dawson(1 Episode)	1970
Love, American Style TV Show	6.6	Actor	Danny(1 Episode)	1969
Love, American Style TV Show	6.6	Actor	Rick Jagmund(1 Episode)	1969
Love, American Style TV Show	6.6	Actor	Melvin Danger (voice)(1 Episode)	1969
The Devil's Brigade Movie	6.8	Actor	Pvt. Hugh MacDonald	1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV Show	7.8	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1967
Mr. Terrific TV Show	6.6	Actor	Max(1 Episode)	1967
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV Show	7.8	Actor	Regular Performer(48 Episodes)	1967
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV Show	7.8	Actor	Regular Performer (uncredited)(2 Episodes)	1967
Munster, Go Home! Movie	6.6	Actor	Joey	1966
King Rat Movie	7.4	Actor	Weaver	1965
Hogan's Heroes TV Show	8.0	Actor	Peter Newkirk(168 Episodes)	1965
Promises! Promises! Movie	4.8	Actor	(uncredited)	1963
The Outer Limits TV Show	8.0	Actor	Oliver Fair(1 Episode)	1963
The Longest Day Movie	7.9	Actor	British Soldier (uncredited)	1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour TV Show	8.3	Actor	Robert Johnson(1 Episode)	1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Show	8.3	Actor	Self - Guest Host(5 Episodes)	1962
The Merv Griffin Show TV Show	6.4	Actor	Self(4 Episodes)	1962
The Dick Van Dyke Show TV Show	8.2	Actor	Tracy Rattigan(1 Episode)	1961
The Mike Douglas Show TV Show	6.9	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1961
The Steve Allen Plymouth Show TV Show	8.2	Actor	Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors(1 Episode)	1956
The Jack Benny Program TV Show	8.3	Actor	Audience Member sitting next to Jack(1 Episode)	1950
Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show Movie	—	Actor	Self/Newkirk	—

Richard Dawson

Known For

The Devil's Brigade

The Longest Day

The Running Man

Hogan's Heroes

Movies & TV Credits