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Richard Dawson
(1932-2012)
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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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Born Colin Lionel Emm
20 November 1932
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Died
2 June 2012 (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Scorpio
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