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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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Game Changers

Richard Dawson would have been no older than 79 in Game Changers as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2018

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas

Richard Dawson was 75 in Game Show Moments Gone Bananas as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

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

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 2002

The Running Man

Richard Dawson was 54 in The Running Man as 'Damon Killian'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1987

Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

Richard Dawson was 52 in Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1985

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Richard Dawson was 47 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979

How to Pick Up Girls!

Richard Dawson was 45 in How to Pick Up Girls! as 'Chandler Corey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1978

US Against the World

Richard Dawson was 44 in US Against the World as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1977

The Gentleman Tramp

Richard Dawson was 43 in The Gentleman Tramp as '(voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 1976

Treasure Island

Richard Dawson was 40 in Treasure Island

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1973

Oliver and the Artful Dodger

Richard Dawson was 39 in Oliver and the Artful Dodger as 'Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1972

The Devil's Brigade

Richard Dawson was 35 in The Devil's Brigade as 'Pvt. Hugh MacDonald'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1968

Munster, Go Home!

Richard Dawson was 33 in Munster, Go Home! as 'Joey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1966

Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show

Richard Dawson was 33 in Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show as 'Self/Newkirk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1965

King Rat

Richard Dawson was 32 in King Rat as 'Weaver'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965

Promises! Promises!

Richard Dawson was 30 in Promises! Promises! as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1963

The Longest Day

Richard Dawson was 29 in The Longest Day as 'British Soldier (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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

Mama's Family

Richard Dawson was 50+ in Mama's Family

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1983

Angie

Richard Dawson was 46+ in Angie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 08 1979

Fantasy Island

Richard Dawson was 45+ in Fantasy Island as 'Harry Beamus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978

The Love Boat

Richard Dawson was 44+ in The Love Boat as 'Bert Buchanan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

The Daytime Emmy Awards

Richard Dawson was 41+ in The Daytime Emmy Awards

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 28 1974

Match Game

Richard Dawson was 40+ in Match Game as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 02 1973

McMillan & Wife

Richard Dawson was 38+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Roger Stambler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

The New Dick Van Dyke Show

Richard Dawson was 38+ in The New Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Richard Richardson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971

The Odd Couple

Richard Dawson was 37+ in The Odd Couple as 'Richard Dawson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970

Love, American Style

Richard Dawson was 36+ in Love, American Style as 'Rick Jagmund, Melvin Danger (voice), Danny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Richard Dawson was 34+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Regular Performer, Regular Performer (uncredited), Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

Mr. Terrific

Richard Dawson was 34+ in Mr. Terrific as 'Max'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1967

Hogan's Heroes

Richard Dawson was 32+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Peter Newkirk'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965

The Outer Limits

Richard Dawson was 30+ in The Outer Limits as 'Oliver Fair'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Richard Dawson was 29+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self - Guest Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Richard Dawson was 29+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Robert Johnson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Richard Dawson was 29+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Richard Dawson was 28+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Tracy Rattigan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961

The Steve Allen Show

Richard Dawson was 23+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

The Jack Benny Program

Richard Dawson was 17+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Audience Member sitting next to Jack'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950