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Bobby Watson

Acting Born Nov 26, 1888 Springfield, Illinois, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1930–1957
28 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bobby Watson works in acting. Born November 26, 1888 in Springfield, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Highway Patrol

as Ted Tewell, father
Film

Singin' in the Rain

as Diction Coach (uncredited)
Film

Copper Canyon

as Bixby (as Robert Watson)
Film

The Story of Mankind

as Adolf Hitler

Frequent co-stars

Justin Whalin 1 shared title
Jeremy Irons 1 shared title
Thora Birch 1 shared title
Bruce Payne 1 shared title
Zoe McLellan 1 shared title
Marlon Wayans 1 shared title
Robert Miano 1 shared title
Tomas Havrlik 1 shared title
Lee Arenberg 1 shared title
Kristen Wilson 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Story of Mankind
Highway Patrol
Singin' in the Rain
Copper Canyon
Red, Hot and Blue
A Foreign AffairThe Big ClockThe Paleface
Hold That Blonde!
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
Nazty Nuisance
Coast Guard
Captains Courageous
Libeled Lady
Society DoctorChina SeasThe Murder Man
The Gay BrideThis Side of Heaven
Going HollywoodPaul Revere, Jr.
Naughty-Cal
Arrowsmith
Glorious Vamps

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Highway Patrol (1955) as Ted Tewell, father
  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Diction Coach (uncredited)
  • Libeled Lady (1936) as Waif (uncredited)
  • Captains Courageous (1937) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Society Doctor (1935) as Albright
  • China Seas (1935) as Man on Dock with McCaleb (uncredited)
  • A Foreign Affair (1948) as Hitler (uncredited)
  • The Big Clock (1948) as Morton Spalding
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  • The Paleface (1948) as Toby Preston
  • The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) as Adolf Hitler (uncredited)
  • Nazty Nuisance (1943) as Adolph Hitler
  • The Gay Bride (1934) as Car Salesman (uncredited)
  • Hold That Blonde! (1945) as Edwards
  • The Murder Man (1935) as Carey Booth
  • Copper Canyon (1950) as Bixby (as Robert Watson)
  • The Story of Mankind (1957) as Adolf Hitler
  • Arrowsmith (1931) as Little Neighbor (uncredited)
  • Going Hollywood (1933) as Thompson
  • Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Barney Stratum
  • This Side of Heaven (1934) as Mr. Worthington - Interior Decorator (uncredited)
  • Glorious Vamps (1930) as Bobby Watson
  • Naughty-Cal (1932) as Lillian's Boyfriend
  • Paul Revere, Jr. (1933) as Martin Tinwell
  • Coast Guard (1939) as Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bobby Watson best known for?

Bobby Watson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Highway Patrol (1955), Singin' in the Rain (1952), Copper Canyon (1950), The Story of Mankind (1957).

When and where was Bobby Watson born?

Bobby Watson was born on November 26, 1888 in Springfield, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Bobby Watson have?

Bobby Watson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1957.

What is Bobby Watson's background in cinema and television?

Bobby Watson (born Robert Watson Knucher; November 28, 1888 – May 22, 1965) was an American theater and film actor, playing a variety of character roles, including, after 1942, Adolf Hitler.

Bobby Watson by the numbers

24credits
23films
1TV series
1930–1957active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (24) Born on November 26

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