Roy Watson (August 6, 1876[citation needed] – June 7, 1937) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1911 and 1935.

Roy Watson
Roy Watson in a still from Wolf Blood
Born(1876-08-06)August 6, 1876
DiedJune 7, 1937(1937-06-07) (aged 60)
OccupationActor
Years active1911-1935
SpouseJane Keckley

Biography

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Born in Richmond, Virginia, Watson began to act on stage in 1895. He went to Hollywood in 1909.[1] Watson's first work with films was with the Selig Company when he appeared in The Hazards of Helen.[2]

Watson was married to, and divorced from actress Jane Keckley. He lived at the McCadden Hotel before moving to a rest home. He died at the Hollywood Hospital in Hollywood, California, on June 7, 1937.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Roy Watson, Film Actor, Succumbs". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. June 7, 1937. p. 11. Retrieved December 10, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 389–390. ISBN 978-0-7864-4693-3. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. ^ Workman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p.324. ISBN 978-1936168-68-2.
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