Actor
Richard Dawson
Born November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died June 2, 201212 films
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.
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First watchThe Running Man19876.5as Damon KillianA leading role in one of their most watched films.By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
12 films as actor- 1987The Running ManDamon Killian
- 1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
- 1978How to Pick Up Girls!Chandler Corey
- 1973Treasure IslandLong John Silver (voice)
- 1972Oliver and the Artful DodgerSam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
- 1968The Devil's BrigadePvt. Hugh MacDonald
- 1966Munster, Go Home!Joey
- 1966Out of SightAgent (uncredited)
- 1965King RatWeaver
- 1963Promises! Promises!(uncredited)
- 1962The Longest DayBritish Soldier (uncredited)
- 1956War and Peace(uncredited)