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Roy Watson

1876 – 1937

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Lived 1876 – 1937 (aged 60). Roy Watson was an American actor and film actor.

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

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

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.

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Family & relationships

Spouse
Jane Keckley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roy Watson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Roy Watson?

actor (1876-1937)

When was Roy Watson born?

Roy Watson was born on 6 August 1876 in Richmond.

When did Roy Watson die?

Roy Watson died on 7 June 1937 in Hollywood.

What was Roy Watson's occupation?

Roy Watson was an actor and film actor.

What nationality was Roy Watson?

Roy Watson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Watson

· Wikidata: Q3445834

· DBpedia: Roy Watson (actor)

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