| Harry R. Watson | |
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| Born | August 31, 1921 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | June 8, 2001 (aged 79) Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, US |
| Years active | 1928-1940 |
| Spouse | Peggy Watson |
Harry R. Watson (August 31, 1921 - June 8, 2001) was an American actor, a Coast Guard combat photographer in World War II, and a pioneer in television journalism.
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Watson is 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.
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.[2]
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.
Served a tour in the Pacific Fleet as a combat photographer.
Pioneering work in bringing same-day coverage to KTTV evening news.