Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971) and other works In the course of his career in comedy Dawson is known to have played the London Palladium, a theater in London. This name he would later officially legalize. After his discharge, he pursued a comedy career using the stage name Dickie Dawson when he reached adulthood, he revised this to become Richard Dawson. At the age of 14, he ran away from home to join the Merchant Marine, where he pursued a boxing career. 1.5 Mid-1980s – present career and returning to Family Feud (1994-1995)ĭawson was born as Colin Lionel Emm in Gosport, Hampshire, England, to an American father and English mother.
