Biography
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 1976β1985 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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Filmography
all 44
TV Shows 26
self 19
Movies 18
Voice 2
Self (archive footage)

Game Changers (2018)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (2008)
Movie
Self - Host

Family Feud (1999)
TV
5.91
Damon Killian

The Running Man (1987)
Movie
5.5
Self - Host

Bizarre (1980)
TV
Chandler Corey

How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)
Movie
Bert Buchanan

The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Self - Host

Family Feud (1977)
TV
Self - Panelist

Match Game PM (1975)
TV
Long John Silver

Treasure Island (1973)
Movie
Self - Panelist

I've Got a Secret (1972)
TV
Sam Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)

Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972)
Movie
Roger Stambler

McMillan & Wife (1971)
TV
1
Richard Richardson

The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971)
TV
Richard Dawson

The Odd Couple (1970)
TV
6
Rick Jagmund / Melvin Danger (voice)

Love, American Style (1969)
TV
Pvt. Hugh MacDonald

The Devil's Brigade (1968)
Movie
Regular Performer / Regular Performer / Regular Performer (uncredited) / Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
TV
5
Weaver

King Rat (1965)
Movie
Peter Newkirk

Hogan's Heroes (1965)
TV
Oliver Fair

The Outer Limits (1963)
TV
7.4
(uncredited)

Promises! Promises! (1963)
Movie
Self - Guest Host

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
British Soldier (uncredited)

The Longest Day (1962)
Movie
1
Robert Johnson

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
TV
5
Tracy Rattigan

The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961)
TV
5.8
Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors

The Steve Allen Show (1956)
TV
Audience Member sitting next to Jack

The Jack Benny Program (1950)
TV
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1932-11-20
Deathday2012-06-02 (79 years old)
Birth NameColin Lionel Emm
Birth PlaceGosport, United Kingdom
RelationshipsDiana Dors (1959 - 1966)
ChildrenMark Dawson
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
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