Portrait of Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Nov 20 1932
Birthplace: Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Death: Sat, Jun 02 2012
Richard Dawson is 79 years old
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Poster of Game Changers
Game Changers
Richard Dawson would have been no older than
79 in Game Changers
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
Richard Dawson was
75 in Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Richard Dawson was
69 in The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Sun, Oct 13 2002
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Richard Dawson was
54 in The Running Man
as 'Damon Killian'.
Fri, Nov 13 1987
Poster of Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Richard Dawson was
52 in Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story
Sun, Oct 13 1985
Poster of Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Richard Dawson was
47 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of How to Pick Up Girls!
How to Pick Up Girls!
Richard Dawson was
45 in How to Pick Up Girls!
as 'Chandler Corey'.
Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of US Against the World
US Against the World
Richard Dawson was
44 in US Against the World
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of The Gentleman Tramp
The Gentleman Tramp
Richard Dawson was
43 in The Gentleman Tramp
as '(voice)'.
Sun, Oct 10 1976
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Richard Dawson was
40 in Treasure Island
Wed, Jul 11 1973
Poster of Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Richard Dawson was
39 in Oliver and the Artful Dodger
as 'Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)'.
Mon, Aug 21 1972
Poster of The Devil's Brigade
The Devil's Brigade
Richard Dawson was
35 in The Devil's Brigade
as 'Pvt. Hugh MacDonald'.
Wed, May 15 1968
Poster of Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home!
Richard Dawson was
33 in Munster, Go Home!
as 'Joey'.
Wed, Jun 15 1966
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
Richard Dawson was
32 in King Rat
as 'Weaver'.
Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!
Richard Dawson was
30 in Promises! Promises!
as '(uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 01 1963
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Richard Dawson was
29 in The Longest Day
as 'British Soldier (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 25 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mama's Family
Mama's Family
Richard Dawson was
50+ in Mama's Family
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1983
Poster of Angie
Angie
Richard Dawson was
46+ in Angie
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 08 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Richard Dawson was
44+ in The Love Boat
as 'Bert Buchanan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Daytime Emmy Awards
The Daytime Emmy Awards
Richard Dawson was
41+ in The Daytime Emmy Awards
First Air Date
Tue, May 28 1974
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Richard Dawson was
40+ in Match Game
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 02 1973
Poster of McMillan and Wife
McMillan and Wife
Richard Dawson was
38+ in McMillan and Wife
as 'Roger Stambler'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of The New Dick Van Dyke Show
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
Richard Dawson was
38+ in The New Dick Van Dyke Show
as 'Richard Richardson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Richard Dawson was
37+ in The Odd Couple
as 'Richard Dawson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Richard Dawson was
36+ in Love, American Style
as 'Rick Jagmund, Melvin Danger (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Richard Dawson was
34+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Regular Performer, Regular Performer (uncredited), Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Mr. Terrific
Mr. Terrific
Richard Dawson was
34+ in Mr. Terrific
as 'Max'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
Richard Dawson was
32+ in Hogan's Heroes
as 'Peter Newkirk'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Richard Dawson was
30+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Oliver Fair'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Richard Dawson was
29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Richard Dawson was
29+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Robert Johnson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Richard Dawson was
29+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Richard Dawson was
28+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show
as 'Tracy Rattigan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Richard Dawson was
23+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Richard Dawson was
17+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Audience Member sitting next to Jack'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950