Harry Watson (actor)

Harry R. Watson (August 31, 1921 – June 8, 2001) was an American child actor, a Coast Guard combat photographer in World War II, and a pioneer in television journalism.

(for a vaudeville era actor see Harry Watson Jr.)

Harry Watson
Born
Harry R. Watson

(1921-08-31)August 31, 1921
Los Angeles, California, US
DiedJune 8, 2001(2001-06-08) (aged 79)
Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, US
OccupationChild actor
Years active1928-1940
Spouse(s)Peggy Watson

Biography

Watson was a member of the Watson Family, famous in the early days of Hollywood as being a family of child actors. Brother to Coy Watson Jr., Delmar, Bobs, Garry, Billy, Vivian, Gloria and Louise.[1]

The family lived by Echo Park area of Los Angeles and Harry attended Belmont High School. His high school yearbook the Campanile talked about his photography: "His magnificent sport action shots are the embodiment of perfection. His coach? Big brother Coy, of course."[2]

They were honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce by placing the Watson family star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6674 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California.[3]

Child actor

Performed supporting roles in many early Hollywood movies including, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Penrod and Sam, A Damsel in Distress as little "Albert", as well as many others.

WWII combat photography

Served a tour in the Pacific Theater as a combat photographer.

Film and photo journalism

Pioneering work in bringing same-day coverage to KTTV evening news.

Partial filmography

See also

References
  1. Harry Watson on IMDb
  2. Campanile 1938, Belmont High School, 1938
  3. Pool, Bob. "Star Shines Brightly for Hollywood's First Family; Movies: The Watson clan of former child actors finally receives recognition for its pioneering contribution to films." The Los Angeles Times. April 23, 1999. Metro Part B Metro Desk Page 1.

Bibliography
  • John Holmstrom, The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995, Norwich, Michael Russell, 1996, p. 105-106.
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