Richard Dawson

Date of Birth: November 20, 1932

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: June 2, 2012

Biography

Richard Dawson, born Colin Lionel Emm, was an English-American actor, comedian, and game show host. He was best known for his role as Corporal Peter Newkirk on the television sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes” and for being the original host of the game show “Family Feud.” Dawson had a charming and witty personality that made him a beloved figure on television. He began his career as a stand-up comedian and transitioned to acting and hosting, where he found significant success. Dawson’s contributions to television were recognized with a Daytime Emmy Award for “Family Feud.” In addition to his television work, Dawson appeared in several films, including “The Running Man” alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. His unique blend of humor and charisma left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Richard Dawson

1. Richard Dawson was born in Gosport, Hampshire, England, and later became a U.S. citizen.

2. He was married twice; his second wife was Gretchen Johnson, who was a contestant on “Family Feud.”

3. Dawson kissed every female contestant on “Family Feud,” a habit that became one of the show’s trademarks.

4. He served in the British Merchant Navy before starting his entertainment career.

5. Dawson was a panelist on the game show “Match Game” before hosting “Family Feud.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard Dawson

1. “Be nice to each other. You can make a whole day a different day for everybody.”

2. “I’m not an actor, I’m a personality.”

3. “A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”

4. “I never wanted to be famous; I only wanted to be great.”

5. “You don’t appreciate home until you leave it and, let me tell you, you can’t appreciate life until you’ve almost left it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Richard Dawson’s net worth was estimated to be around $1 million.

Children

Richard Dawson had three children: 1. Mark Dawson (from his first marriage to Diana Dors) 2. Gary Dawson (from his first marriage to Diana Dors) 3. Shannon Nicole Dawson (from his second marriage to Gretchen Johnson)