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 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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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
Gallery
Information
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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