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Richard Dawson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 20, 1932 |
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| Died | June 02, 2012 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Richard Dawson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Hosting 'Family Feud' and his role in 'Hogan's Heroes'. |
Intro
Richard Dawson was a British-American actor, comedian, and television host, best known for hosting the game show 'Family Feud' and for his role as Corporal Peter Newkirk on the TV sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes.'
Early Life & Background
Richard Dawson was born as Colin Lionel Emm in Gosport, Hampshire, England. He served in the British Merchant Navy during his teenage years before moving into entertainment, where he began his career as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to acting and television hosting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Corporal Peter Newkirk on 'Hogan's Heroes' (1965–1971)
- Regular panelist on 'Match Game' (1973–1978)
- Host of 'Family Feud' (1976–1985, 1994–1995)
- Appeared in the film 'The Running Man' (1987) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger
Trivia
- Known for kissing female contestants on 'Family Feud,' which became a signature of the show.
- Became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1984.
- Married Gretchen Johnson, a former 'Family Feud' contestant, in 1991.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Richard Dawson born?
Richard Dawson was born the 20 November 1932.
Where is Richard Dawson from?
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About November 20th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Uden, North Brabant, Netherlands, on November 20, 1932, at 11:36 pm UTC. The tremor was felt across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
- Day of the week: November 20th, 1932 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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