Richard Dawson

1932 - 2012

Richard Dawson  American Actor

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Relationships

Richard Dawson was previously married to Gretchen Johnson (1991 - 2012) and Diana Dors (1959 - 1966).

About

American Actor Richard Dawson was born Colin Lionel Emm on 20th November, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK and passed away on 2nd Jun 2012 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 79. He is most remembered for Hogan's Heroes, Family Feud. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Richard Dawson is a member of the following lists: Family Feud, American film actors and American television actors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married222 years, 5 months14 years, 11 months7 years, 5 months
Total222 years, 5 months14 years, 11 months7 years, 5 months

Details

First NameRichard
Last NameDawson
Full Name at BirthColin Lionel Emm
Alternative NameDickie, The Kissing Bandit, Kissyface
Birthday20th November, 1932
BirthplaceGosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died2nd June, 2012
Place of DeathLos Angeles, California, USA
Cause of DeathEsophageal Cancer
BuriedWestwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Height5' 9" (175 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorGrey
Zodiac SignScorpio
SexualityStraight
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation TextActor, Comedian, Game show host and panelist
OccupationActor
Claim to FameHogan's Heroes, Family Feud
Year(s) Active1960–1995, 1954–1995
Official Websites
FatherArthur Emm
MotherJosephine Emm

Richard Dawson (born Colin Lionel Emm; 20 November 1932 – 2 June 2012) was an English-American actor, comedian, game show host and panelist in the United States. Dawson 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 (1976–1985 and 1994–1995).

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