Deceased
How Did Richard Dawson Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 79GenderMaleNationalityUnited KingdomBorn20/11/1932Born inGosport, Hampshire, England, UKDied02/06/2012Died inLos AngelesCauseesophageal cancerWikidataQ1354328 ↗Buried atWestwood Village Memorial Park CemeteryTMDb#96623 ↗
Richard Dawson was an English actor, comedian, game-show host, and panelist. He was well known for playing Corporal Peter Newkirk in Hogan's Heroes, as a regular panelist on Match Game (1973–1978), and as the original host of Family Feud.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Game ChangersMovie | Self (archive footage) | 86 |
| 2008 | Game Show Moments Gone BananasMovie | Self (archive footage) | 76 |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80sMovie | Self (archive footage) | 70 |
| 1990 | Dors: The Other DianaMovie | — | 58 |
| 1987 | The Running ManMovie | Damon Killian | 55 |
| 1985 | Dorothy Stratten: The Untold StoryMovie | — | 53 |
| 1983 | Mama's FamilySeries | — | 51 |
| 1979 | AngieSeries | — | 47 |
| 1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartyMovie | — | 47 |
| 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls!Movie | Chandler Corey | 46 |
| 1978 | Fantasy IslandSeries | Harry Beamus | 46 |
| 1977 | The Love BoatSeries | Bert Buchanan | 45 |
| 1977 | US Against the WorldMovie | Self | 45 |
| 1976 | Family FeudSeries | Self - Host | 44 |
| 1976 | The Gentleman TrampMovie | (voice) | 44 |
| 1974 | The Daytime Emmy AwardsSeries | — | 42 |
| 1973 | Match GameSeries | Self | 41 |
| 1973 | Treasure IslandMovie | Long John Silver (voice) | 41 |
| 1972 | Oliver and the Artful DodgerMovie | Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice) | 40 |
| 1971 | The New Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries | Richard Richardson | 39 |
| 1971 | McMillan & WifeSeries | Roger Stambler | 39 |
| 1970 | The Odd CoupleSeries | Richard Dawson | 38 |
| 1969 | Love, American StyleSeries | Melvin Danger (voice) | 37 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries | Regular Performer | 36 |
| 1968 | The Devil's BrigadeMovie | Pvt. Hugh MacDonald | 36 |
| 1967 | Mr. TerrificSeries | Max | 35 |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home!Movie | Joey | 34 |
| 1966 | Out of SightMovie | Agent (uncredited) | 34 |
| 1965 | Hogan's HeroesSeries | Peter Newkirk | 33 |
| 1965 | Bing Crosby Color Christmas ShowMovie | Self/Newkirk | 33 |
| 1965 | King RatMovie | Weaver | 33 |
| 1963 | Promises! Promises!Movie | (uncredited) | 31 |
| 1963 | The Outer LimitsSeries | Oliver Fair | 31 |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries | Robert Johnson | 30 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin ShowSeries | Self | 30 |
| 1962 | The Longest DayMovie | British Soldier (uncredited) | 30 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self - Guest Host | 30 |
| 1961 | The Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries | Tracy Rattigan | 29 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 29 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen ShowSeries | Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors | 24 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny ProgramSeries | Audience Member sitting next to Jack | 18 |