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Richard Dawson was born Colin Lionel Emm on November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England. When he was 14, he joined the Merchant Marines and served for three years. During that time, he made money boxing. He had to lie about his age and remain tough so the older guys would not hassle him. In the late 1950s... See full bio »

Born:

Colin Lionel Emm
in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 79) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1987 The Running Man
Damon Killian
 
1978 The Love Boat (TV series)
Bert Buchanan
– A Time for Everything/The Song Is Ended/Accidental Cruise/Anoushka (1978) … Bert Buchanan
 
1978 How to Pick Up Girls! (TV movie)
Chandler Corey
 
1978 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Harry Beamus
– Call Me Lucky/Torch Singer (1978) … Harry Beamus
 
1975 McMillan & Wife (TV series)
Roger Stambler
– Aftershock (1975) … Roger Stambler
 
1975 The Odd Couple (TV series)
Richard Dawson
– Laugh Clown, Laugh (1975) … Richard Dawson
 
1974 Hong Kong Phooey (TV series)
 
1973-1974 The New Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Richard Richardson
– Commercial Housewives (1974) … Richard Richardson
– Lt. Preston of the 4th Cavalry (1974) … Richard Richardson
– He Who Steals My Friends (1973) … Richard Richardson
– Mr. Dazzle (1973) … Richard Richardson
– I'll Cry Today (1973) … Richard Richardson
See all 9 episodes »
 
1973 Keep an Eye on Denise (TV movie)
 
1970-1973 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV series)
Regular Performer
– Episode #6.24 (1973) … Regular Performer
– Episode #6.23 (1973) … Regular Performer
– Episode #6.22 (1973) … Regular Performer
– Episode #6.21 (1973) … Regular Performer
– Episode #6.20 (1973) … Regular Performer
See all 73 episodes »
 
1973 Treasure Island
Captain Smollett (voice)
 
1972 The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (TV series)
Furniture Man / Sam Sniperley
– Oliver and the Artful Dodger: Part 2 (1972) … Sam Sniperley/Furniture Man (voice)
– Oliver and the Artful Dodger: Part 1 (1972) … Sam Sniperley/Furniture Man (voice)
 
1972 Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (TV series)
– The Hippie (1972) (voice)
 
1971-1972 Love, American Style (TV series)
Danny (segment "Love and the Hiccups") / Melvin Danger (segment "Love and the Private Eye") / Rick Jagmund (segment "Love and the Groupie")
– Love and the Anxious Mama/Love and the Boomerang/Love and the Private Eye (1972) … Melvin Danger (segment "Love and the Private Eye") (voice)
– Love and the Bowling Ball/Love and the Check/Love and the Hiccups/Love and the Liberated Lady Boss (1971) … Danny (segment "Love and the Hiccups")
– Love and the Fuzz/Love and the Groupie/Love and the Housekeeper/Love and Women's Lib (1971) … Rick Jagmund (segment "Love and the Groupie")
 
1965-1971 Hogan's Heroes (TV series)
Cpl. Peter Newkirk
– Rockets or Romance (1971) … Cpl. Peter Newkirk
– Look at the Pretty Snowflakes (1971) … Cpl. Peter Newkirk
– Hogan's Double Life (1971) … Cpl. Peter Newkirk
– Kommandant Gertrude (1971) … Cpl. Peter Newkirk
– The Kamikazes Are Coming (1971) … Cpl. Peter Newkirk
See all 166 episodes »
 
1970 McCloud (TV series)
Ted Callender
– The Stage Is All the World (1970) … Ted Callender
 
1968 The Devil's Brigade
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald
 
1967 Mr. Terrific (TV series)
Max
– The Formula Is Stolen (1967) … Max
 
1966 Munster, Go Home!
Joey
 
1966 Out of Sight
Agent (uncredited)
 
1965 King Rat
Weaver
 
1964 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV series)
Robert Johnson
– Anyone for Murder? (1964) … Robert Johnson (as Dick Dawson)
 
1964 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Oliver Fair
– The Invisibles (1964) … Oliver Fair (as Dick Dawson)
 
1963 Promises... Promises! (uncredited)
 
1963 The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Tracy Rattigan
– Racy Tracy Rattigan (1963) … Tracy Rattigan (as Dick Dawson)
 
1963 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Audience Member sitting next to Jack
– Jack Meets Max Bygraves (1963) … Audience Member sitting next to Jack
 
1962 The Longest Day
British Soldier (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (in memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (50 titles)
2009 2009 Game Show Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Interviewee (also archive footage)
 
1994-1995 Family Feud (TV series)
Host
 
1994 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.159 (1994) … Himself
 
1988 Richard Dawson and You Bet Your Life (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1985 Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story (video documentary)
Himself
 
1976-1985 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Hollywood Walk of Fame Special 1 (1985) … Himself - Host
– Hollywood Walk of Fame Special 2 (1985) … Himself - Host
– Adventure Heroines vs. Adventure Heroes I (1984) … Himself - Host
– Adventure Heroines vs. Adventure Heroes II (1984) … Himself - Host
– Battle of the Perfect 10s (1983) … Himself - Host
See all 42 episodes »
 
1984 TV's Funniest Game Show Moments (TV special)
Himself
 
1984 I Remember It Well: ABC Daytime's 25th Anniversary Minutes (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1983 Mama's Family (TV series)
Himself
– Family Feud (1983) … Himself
 
1981 The 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee
 
1980 Bizarre (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1972-1980 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host / Himself
– Episode dated 7 January 1980 (1980) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 7 December 1979 (1979) … Himself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 1 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1979 Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1979 Angie (TV series)
Himself
– Family Feud (1979) … Himself
 
1979 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 March 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1973-1978 Match Game 73 (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Panelist / Panelist / …
– Episode dated 10 August 1978 (1978) … Himself - Panelist
– Episode dated 29 August 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 May 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 May 1977 (1977) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 1977 (1977) … Himself
See all 77 episodes »
 
1978 The 5th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 US Against the World (TV movie)
Himself
 
1976-1977 Tattletales (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1977 All-Star Family Feud Special (TV series)
Host
 
1976 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Himself/panelist
 
1976 The Gong Show (TV series)
Panelist
– Episode #1.1 (1976) … Panelist
 
1975 ABC Late Night (TV series)
Himself (host)
– Your Hit Parade 25th Anniversary (1975) … Himself (host)
 
1975 Showoffs (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 September 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 28 July 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975-1978 Match Game PM (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Celebrity Bowling (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 June 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 Rhyme and Reason (TV series)
Himself
– Pilot (1975) … Himself
 
1974 Masquerade Party (TV series)
Himself/Host
 
1974 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Roast: Dan Rowan and Dick Martin (1974) … Himself
 
1973 Password All-Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 5 November 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1969-1973 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 September 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 1 September 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 November 1969 (1969) … Himself
 
1973 The Vin Scully Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 1973 (1973) … Himself
 
1972 Cop Out! (TV movie)
Himself
 
1972 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Himself / panelist
 
1971 The Virginia Graham Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 October 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 Mantrap (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 August 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 The Game Game (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 July 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 Can You Top This (TV series)
Himself / joke teller
 
1969 Della (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.60 (1969) … Himself
 
1969 Allen Ludden's Gallery (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.5 (1969) … Himself
 
1968 Operation: Entertainment (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.12 (1968) … Himself
 
1968 The Donald O'Connor Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 1968 (1968) … Himself
 
1968 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.218 (1968) … Himself
 
1968 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV series)
Himself - Guest Performer
– Episode #1.5 (1968) … Himself - Guest Performer
 
1968 How's Your Mother-in-Law? (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 February 1968 (1968) … Himself
 
1965 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Sketch Actor
– Episode #3.13 (1965) … Himself - Sketch Actor
 
1960 The Royal Variety Show (TV movie)
Himself
 
1959 Juke Box Jury (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 September 1959 (1959) … Himself
 
1959 The Diana Dors Show (TV series)
Himself
 
1959 The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.29 (1959) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 
2004 Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2002 The Most Outrageous Game Show Moments (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 Playboy: The Party Continues (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1985 Moonlighting (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Hosted the daytime game show "Lucky Pair" in 1970. See more »

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Alternate Names:

Dick Dawson

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Be nice to each other. You can make a whole day a different day for everybody. See more »

Trivia:

Has one brother. Father with second wife of actress Shannon Dawson. See more »

Trademark:

Performing a Donald Duck impersonation See more »

Nickname:

The Kissing Bandit See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio