Richard Dawson
| Born | November 20, 1932 |
| Hometown | Gosport, England |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Gretchen Johnson, Diana Dors, Diana Dors |
| Children | Mark Dawson |
| Parents | Arthur Emm, Josephine Emm |
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