Years active 1928-1940 Name Harry Watson | Role Actor Spouse Peggy Watson (m. ?–2001) | |
Born August 31, 1921 ( 1921-08-31 ) Los Angeles, California, US Died June 8, 2001, Tujunga, California, United States Movies Penrod and Sam, Indiscreet Parents J.C. Watson, Golda Gladdis Wimer Siblings Delmar Watson, Coy Watson, Jr., Bobs Watson Similar People Coy Watson - Jr, Delmar Watson, Bobs Watson, Leo McCarey | ||
Harry watson child actor in punch drunks 1934
(for a vaudeville era actor see Harry Watson, Jr.)
Contents
- Harry watson child actor in punch drunks 1934
- Biography
- Child actor
- WWII combat photography
- Film and photo journalism
- References
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.