What is Richard Dawson's full name?
Colin Lionel Emm
Richard Dawson nickname(s):
Dickie, The Kissing Bandit, Kissyface
Richard Dawson date of birth:
November 20, 1932
How old was Richard Dawson when died?
79
Where was Richard Dawson born?
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
When did Richard Dawson die?
June 2, 2012
Where did Richard Dawson die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did Richard Dawson die?
Esophageal Cancer
How tall is Richard Dawson?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Richard Dawson body shape:
Average
What color are Richard Dawson's eyes?
Blue
What color is Richard Dawson's hair?
Grey
Is Richard Dawson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Richard Dawson's ethnicity?
White
What is Richard Dawson nationality?
American
What is Richard Dawson's occupation?
Actor, Comedian, Game show host and panelist
Richard Dawson claim to fame:
Hogan's Heroes, Family Feud
Who is Richard Dawson's father?
Arthur Emm
Who is Richard Dawson's mother?
Josephine Emm
Short Biography
Richard Dawson (born Colin Lionel Emm; 20 November 1932 – 2 June 2012) was a British-American actor and comedian, and a game show host and panelist in the United States. Dawson was well known for playing Corporal Peter Newkirk on Hogan's Heroes, being the original host of the Family Feud game show from 1976-85, and from 1994–95, and a regular panelist on the 1970s version of Match Game on CBS from 1973-78. In 1984, he became an American citizen while retaining his British citizenship.