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Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Actor · born 20 November 1932 · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

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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Where to start: The Longest Day (1962).

As actor 17

TV shows 9

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Richard Dawson movie?

By viewer score, The Longest Day (1962) at 7.6/10.

What are Richard Dawson’s most popular movies?

The Running Man, The Longest Day, War and Peace.

How many movies has Richard Dawson made?

17 films on TMDB, 17 as actor.

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