Minor Watson
Biography
Minor Watson was a character actor born on December 22, 1889, in Marianna, Arkansas, USA. He appeared in 105 movies and his credits included Boys Town, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Kings Row, Guadalcanal Diary, Bewitched, The Virginian, and The Jackie Robinson Story. Watson's acting career spanned from 1913 to 1956. He passed away on July 28, 1965, at the age of 75. Watson was a male character actor who primarily worked in film, with a focus on his acting credits.
Career overview
Minor Watson was a prominent character actor who appeared in a significant number of films throughout his career. He was active in the film industry from 1913 to 1956, during which time he accumulated a substantial body of work. Watson's filmography included a diverse range of titles, showcasing his versatility as a character actor.
Some of Watson's notable credits include Boys Town, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Kings Row, Guadalcanal Diary, Bewitched, The Virginian, and The Jackie Robinson Story. These films demonstrate Watson's ability to adapt to various genres and roles, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled character actor. His extensive filmography is a testament to his dedication to his craft and his enduring presence in the world of cinema.
Minor Watson's career spanned over four decades, during which he appeared in a total of 111 films. This impressive number speaks to his prolific output and his ability to maintain a consistent level of activity in the film industry. Watson's contributions to the world of cinema are a lasting legacy, and his body of work continues to be celebrated by film enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Trapeze (1956) as John Ringling North
- The Rawhide Years (1956) as Matt Comfort
- The Ambassador's Daughter (1956) as Gen. Andrew Harvey
- Ten Wanted Men (1955) as Jason Carr
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1955) as Judge Thatcher
- Roar of the Crowd (1953) as Cyrus Mackey
- Untamed Frontier (1952) as Matt Denbow
- The Star (1952) as Joe Morrison
- Face to Face (1952) as Scratchy Wilson
- My Son John (1952) as Dr. Carver
- As Young as You Feel (1951) as Harold P. Cleveland
- Bright Victory (1951) as Mr. Paterson
- Little Egypt (1951) as Cyrus Graydon
- Mister 880 (1950) as Judge O'Neil
- The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Branch Rickey
- The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) as Judge Calvin H. Blackwell
- Beyond the Forest (1949) as Moose
- A Southern Yankee (1948) as Gen. Watkins
- Courage of Lassie (1946) as Sheriff Ed Grayson
- Boys' Ranch (1946) as Mr. Harper
- God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) as Col. Caleb V. Haynes
- Saratoga Trunk (1945) as J.P. Reynolds (uncredited)
- A Bell for Adano (1945) as Maj. Gen. McKay (uncredited)
- Bewitched (1945) as Governor
- You Came Along (1945) as Uncle Jack
- Here Come the Waves (1944) as Superior Officer (uncredited)
- The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) as Sam Ronson
- Christmas Holiday (1944) as Townsend (uncredited)
- The Falcon Out West (1944) as Dave Colby
- Shadows in the Night (1944) as Frederick Gordon
- That's My Baby! (1944) as R. P. (Phineas) Moody
- Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout (1944) as Ramsey Kent
- Guadalcanal Diary (1943) as Col Wallace E. Grayson
- Princess O'Rourke (1943) as Mr. Washburn
- Action in the North Atlantic (1943) as Rear Adm. Williams (uncredited)
- Crash Dive (1943) as Adm. Bob Stewart
- Mission to Moscow (1943) as Loy Henderson
- Happy Land (1943) as Judge Colvin
- Power of the Press (1943) as John Cleveland Carter (uncredited)
- Yanks Ahoy (1943) as Capt. Scott
- Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) as Albee
- Woman of the Year (1942) as William J. Harding
- Gentleman Jim (1942) as Buck Ware
- To the Shores of Tripoli (1942) as Christopher Winters
- Kings Row (1942) as Sam Winters
- The Remarkable Andrew (1942) as District Attorney Orville Beamish
- The Big Shot (1942) as Warden George Booth
- Frisco Lil (1942)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Senator Smith
- Western Union (1941) as Pat Grogan
- Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) as Uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany
- The Monster and the Girl (1941) as Judge Pulver
- Mr. District Attorney (1941) as Arthur Barret
- Moon Over Miami (1941) as Mr. Jim Reynolds
- The Parson of Panamint (1941) as Sheriff Nickerson
- Birth of the Blues (1941) as Henri Lambert
- Young People (1940) as Dakin
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as Joshua Speed
- Gallant Sons (1940) as Barton Newbold
- Rangers of Fortune (1940) as Clem Bowdry
- 20 Mule Team (1940) as Marshal
- Hidden Gold (1940) as Ed Colby
- Viva Cisco Kid (1940) as Jesse Allen
- Boy Friend (1939) as Capt. Duffy
- Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) as Maloney
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) as Capt. Brandy
- Stand Up and Fight (1939) as U.S. Marshal Cole
- The Flying Irishman (1939) as Airport Personnel Manager
- Maisie (1939) as Prosecuting Attorney
- News Is Made at Night (1939) as Charles Coulton AKA Clifford Mussey
- The Hardys Ride High (1939) as Terry Archer
- Here I Am a Stranger (1939) as Evans
- Television Spy (1939) as Burton Lawson
- The Llano Kid (1939) as Sheriff Robert McLane
- Touchdown, Army (1938) as Col. Denby
- Boys Town (1938) as Bishop
- Of Human Hearts (1938) as Captain Griggs
- While New York Sleeps (1938) as Charles MacFarland
- Fast Company (1938) as Steve Langner
- Love, Honor and Behave (1938) as Dr. MacConaghey
- Stablemates (1938) as Barney Donovan
- Checkers (1937) as Dr. Smith
- Dead End (1937) as Mr. Griswald
- That Certain Woman (1937) as Clark Tilden
- Navy Blue and Gold (1937) as Lt. Milburn
- When's Your Birthday? (1937) as Regan
- Saturday's Heroes (1937) as Doc Thomas
- The Woman I Love (1937) as Deschamps
- Rose of the Rancho (1936) as Jonathan Hill
- The Longest Night (1936) as Hardy
- Charlie Chan in Paris (1935) as Insp. Renard
- Mary Jane's Pa (1935) as Kenneth Marvin
- Pursuit (1935) as Hale
- Age of Indiscretion (1935) as Mr. Adams
- Annapolis Farewell (1935) as Cmmdre. Briggs
- Mister Dynamite (1935) as Clark Lewis
- Lady Tubbs (1935) as Fishbaker
- Babbitt (1934) as Paul 'Paulivus' F. Reisling
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1934) as Colonel Sherwood
- 24 Hours (1931) as David Melbourn
- Cupid and Three (1913) as Ben
- Love Incognito (1913) as Jack Fuller
- Dollars-Pounds-Sense (1913) as Charles Watson
- Day by Day (1913) as Frank