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Richard Dawson: Summary

Recent Role:
Security Officer on Prisoner: Cell Block H
Birthday:
11-20-1932
Birthplace:
Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK
Birth Name:
Colin Emm

Richard Dawson was born in Gosport, England on the 20th of November, 1932. When he was 14, he joined the Merchant Marines and served for three years. During that time he made money boxing. He had to lie about his age, and remain tough so the older guys wouldn't hassle him. In the late 1950's, Richard met a British actress by the name of Diana Dors. On the 12 of April, 1959, while in New...

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  • Richard legally changed his name after performing for several years as a stand up comedian. He experimented with several names before he hit on Richard Dawson.(edit)
  • In 1975, Richard won the Password All-Stars Grand Master Championship. He did not keep his winnings, but gave it to a children's charity.(edit)
  • Richard actually originated the phrase "Survey said!" for Family Fued, which every host after him used as well.(edit)
  • Richard's favourite colour is Dark/Royal Blue.(edit)
  • Richard has three grandchildren by his son Gary - Lindsay Dors Dawson, Tyler Emm Dawson and Emma Rose Dawson(edit)
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    The Bottom Line: "Should have been a bigger star"

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    The Bottom Line: "Should have been a bigger star"

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    The Bottom Line: "Above average"

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