Harry Watson (actor)
(for a vaudeville era actor see Harry Watson, Jr.)
| Harry R. Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 31, 1921 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died |
June 8, 2001 (aged 79) Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1928-1940 |
| Spouse(s) | Peggy Watson |
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.[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.
See also
References
- ↑ Harry Watson at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Campanile 1938, Belmont High School, 1938
- ↑ 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.