Minor Watson

Born: 1889-12-22

Birthplace: Marianna, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Minor Watson (December 22, 1889 – July 28, 1965) was a prominent character actor. He appeared in 111 movies made between 1913 and 1956. His credits included Boys Town (1938), Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), Kings Row (1942), Guadalcanal Diary (1943), Bewitched (1945), The Virginian (1946), and The Jackie Robinson Story (1950).

Known For

Ten Wanted Men
Trapeze
Dead End
They Died with Their Boots On
The File on Thelma Jordon
Woman of the Year
God Is My Co-Pilot
Boys Town
Action in the North Atlantic
The Thin Man Goes Home

Top Movie Credits

Ten Wanted Men Jason Carr
Trapeze John Ringling North
Dead End Mr. Griswald
The File on Thelma Jordon Judge Calvin H. Blackwell
Woman of the Year William J. Harding
God Is My Co-Pilot Col. Caleb V. Haynes
Action in the North Atlantic Rear Adm. Williams (uncredited)