Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson born Colin Lionel Emm was an English-born American actor, comedian and a game show host and panelist in the United States. He was born on November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England and died on June 2, 2012 in Los Angles California. He was best known for portraying Corporal Peter Newkirk on Hogan's Heroes and for being the original host of Family Fued from 1976 to 1985.

He was a regular panelist on the 1970's version of Match Game on CBS from 1973 to 1978. After his successful career in British television and cinema he moved to Los Angles, California. In 1984, he became an American citizen while still continuing to have his British Citizenship.

He has 3 children Mark Dawson born in 1960, Gary Dawson born in 1962 and Shannon Dawson born in 1990.

On June 2, 2012 he died of complications from esophageal cancer. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park located in Los Angles, California, United States.