| Birth: | Nov. 20, 1932
Gosport
Hampshire, England | | Death: | Jun. 2, 2012
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA | 
Entertainer. Fondly remembered for playing the pocket-picking safe-cracker Corporal Peter Newkirk in the TV comedy series "Hogan's Heroes" (1965 to 1971). He became associated with 1970s TV game shows as a regular panelist on "Match Game" and as host of "Family Feud". Born Colin Emm in the Southern region of England, in the town of Gosport, his father was a truck driver, he joined the Merchant Marines at the age of fourteen. He later earned wages as a boxer and waiter, prior to making a name for himself as a comedian in England. He gradually was introduced to American TV audiences beginning with an appearance on Steve Allen's program in 1959, and during this period he married British sex-symbol Diana Dors, whom he remained with until their divorce in 1967. He moved onto motion pictures with roles in the films "King Rat" (1965), "Munster, Go Home" (1966), "The Devil's Brigade" (1968) and had an unforgettable part as the villainous game show host Damon Killian in the Arnold Schwarzenegger picture "The Running Man" (1987). During his run as host of "Family Feud" (1976 to 1985, 1994), Dawson became memorable for his consistent kissing of the female contestants. In fact, he would go onto marry a former contestant of the show in 1991. He died of complications from esophageal cancer. (bio by: C.S.)
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Diana Dors (1931 - 1984)
Search Amazon for Richard Dawson | | | Burial:
Westwood Memorial Park
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA |
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Originally Created by: C.S.
Record added: Jun 03, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 91260193 |
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One of my favorite Hogan's heroes episodes was entitled "The Swing Shift" when Newkirk and the boys were working the night shift at an ammunition factory and Newkirk gets drafted into the German Army. Sgt.Schultz is flabbergasted and constantly reminds N...(Read more)
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