Photo: Richard Dawson and Ulla Stromstedt in Hogan's Heroes - 1968.jpg: Maury Foldare & Associates, Beverly Hills-publicity agency derivative work: EditorE / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Richard Dawson was born on November 20, 1932 in Gosport, United Kingdom. Richard Dawson was credited as a television actor, film actor and television presenter. Death is recorded on June 2, 2012, at the age of 79. Listed accolades include Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host.
My Take
Richard Dawson fascinates me as a pioneer of the personality-driven host, the man who made the audience feel he was genuinely on their side. Born Colin Lionel Emm in Gosport, he proved his acting range as Newkirk on Hogan's Heroes before owning daytime television as the original Family Feud host. His habit of kissing contestants courted controversy, yet that very warmth was his signature weapon, and the Daytime Emmy confirmed his mastery. To me he embodies a vanished era when a host's charisma alone could anchor a hit, and he deserves a permanent place in television history.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Dawson
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・ドーソン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・どーそん
- Born
- November 20, 1932 – June 2, 2012
- Origin
- Gosport, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / television presenter / comedian
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard%20Dawson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1354328
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Dawson born?
Born November 20, 1932.
When did Richard Dawson die?
Died June 2, 2012, aged 79.
Where was Richard Dawson from?
Richard Dawson was from Gosport, United Kingdom.
What did Richard Dawson do?
Richard Dawson worked as television actor, film actor, actor, television presenter, comedian.
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