Harry R. Watson

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name = Harry R. Watson


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birthdate = 31 August 1921
location = Los Angeles, CA
deathdate = 8 June 2001
deathplace = Tujunga, CA
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yearsactive = 1928-1940
spouse = Peggy Watson
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notable role = Mr Smith Goes to Washington-"Hopper Boy"
A Damsel in Distress-"Albert"
Penrod and Sam-"Sam"
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Harry R. Watson was an American actor, a Coast Guard combat photographer in World War II, and a pioneer in television journalism. He is a member of the Watson Family, famous in the early days of Hollywood as being a farm of child actors. Brother to Coy Watson Jr., Delmar, Bobs, Garry, Billy and Louise.

The family lived by Echo Park area and Harry attended Belmont High School.

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 well as many others.

WWII combat photography

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

Film and photo journalism

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

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