Richard Dawson

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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sonny20dawson
member since: May 16, 2007
The Bottom Line: "Should have been a bigger star"
A very talented actor. Should have received more recognition. Should still be on television or the big screen today. ...Continue »
05/15/07 09:17pm | report abuse
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daisyduke71
member since: Apr 26, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Talented"
He played everything from Game Show Host to a Colonel. ...Continue »
01/07/07 04:46pm | report abuse
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ROBERTPAULLADY
member since: Aug 1, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
Though some powers-to-be could not stand his greeting of the contestants, the contestants looked forword to those kisses. ...Continue »
08/05/06 04:22pm | report abuse
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packymaster
member since: Jun 22, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Should have been a bigger star"
He fits in great with the Match Game cast, and Family Feud. ...Continue »
06/29/06 07:17pm | report abuse
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JPPT1974
member since: Nov 2, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Would had rate him a ten but ...Continue »
06/14/06 01:27pm | report abuse