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'''Larkin Douglass Watson III''' (February 24, 1921 |
'''Larkin Douglass Watson III''' (February 24, 1921 – May 1, 1989) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of [[Mac Cory]] on the daytime [[soap opera]] ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]''. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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[[File:Marriage of Mac and Rachel Another World 1975.JPG|thumb| |
[[File:Marriage of Mac and Rachel Another World 1975.JPG|thumb|right|upright|Watson, as Mackenzie Cory, marries Rachel Frame ([[Victoria Wyndham]]) on ''Another World'', 1975.]] |
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⚫ | Watson was born in [[Jackson, Georgia]], the son of Caroline (née Smith) and Larkin Douglass Watson, Jr., a teacher.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/23/Douglass-Watson.html |title = Douglass Watson Biography (1921-1989)}}</ref> Before his acting career, he received two [[Purple Heart]] awards for his service in [[World War II]]. A [[character actor]] since 1950, his most notable roles were in the movies ''[[Julius Caesar (1953 film)|Julius Caesar]]'' (1953), ''[[Sayonara]]'' (1957), and ''[[The Money Pit]]'' (1986). He was also an acclaimed actor on the [[New York City|New York]] stage, acting in several [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] and [[Off-Broadway]] productions, including the 1952 Broadway revival of ''[[Desire Under the Elms]]'' by [[Eugene O'Neill]]. In addition, he played on such daytime dramatic dramas as ''[[Moment of Truth (TV series)|Moment of Truth]]'' (1965) (a Canadian serial), ''[[Search for Tomorrow]]'' (1966–1968), and ''[[Love of Life]]'' (1972–1973). |
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⚫ | Watson was born in [[Jackson, Georgia]], the son of Caroline (née Smith) and Larkin Douglass Watson, Jr., a teacher.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/23/Douglass-Watson.html |title = Douglass Watson Biography (1921-1989)}}</ref> Before his acting career, he received two [[Purple Heart]] awards for his service in [[World War II]]. A [[character actor]] since 1950, his most notable roles were in the movies ''[[Julius Caesar (1953 film)|Julius Caesar]]'' (1953), ''[[Sayonara]]'' (1957), and ''[[The Money Pit]]'' (1986). He was also an acclaimed actor on the [[New York City|New York]] stage, acting in several [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] and [[Off-Broadway]] productions, including the 1952 Broadway revival of ''[[Desire Under the Elms]]'' by [[Eugene O'Neill]]. In addition, he played on such daytime dramatic dramas as ''[[Moment of Truth (Canadian TV series)|Moment of Truth]]'' (1965) (a Canadian serial), ''[[Search for Tomorrow]]'' (1966–1968), and ''[[Love of Life]]'' (1972–1973). |
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Watson's most iconic role was wealthy publisher [[Mac Cory]] on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]''. He was the second actor to play the role, taking over from [[Robert Emhardt]]. Watson earned the role after a critically acclaimed turn playing Kent in ''[[King Lear]]'' at the 1974 [[New York Shakespeare Festival]]. He portrayed the role from 1974 to 1989. He played the father of Tom Hanks' character in the 1986 film ''[[The Money Pit]]''. |
Watson's most iconic role was wealthy publisher [[Mac Cory]] on the [[soap opera]] ''[[Another World (TV series)|Another World]]''. He was the second actor to play the role, taking over from [[Robert Emhardt]]. Watson earned the role after a critically acclaimed turn playing Kent in ''[[King Lear]]'' at the 1974 [[New York Shakespeare Festival]]. He portrayed the role from 1974 to 1989. He played the father of Tom Hanks' character in the 1986 film ''[[The Money Pit]]''. |
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He won two [[Daytime Emmys]] for Best Actor, in 1980 and 1981. He was under contract at the time of his 1989 death of a heart attack, while on vacation in [[Arizona]] and the Connecticut Death Index gives the location as Bridgewater, Arizona. His character on the show also died shortly afterward. |
He won two [[Daytime Emmys]] for Best Actor, in 1980 and 1981. He was under contract at the time of his 1989 death of a heart attack, while on vacation in [[Arizona]] and the Connecticut Death Index gives the location as Bridgewater, Arizona. His character on the show also died shortly afterward. |
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Douglass Watson | |
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Born | Larkin Douglass Watson III February 24, 1921 Jackson, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | May 1, 1989 Bridgewater, Arizona, U.S. | (aged 68)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950–1989 |
Spouse | Eugenia Laring-Clark (1941–1989; his death) |
Children | 3 |
Larkin Douglass Watson III (February 24, 1921 – May 1, 1989) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Mac Cory on the daytime soap opera Another World.
Life and career[edit]
Watson was born in Jackson, Georgia, the son of Caroline (née Smith) and Larkin Douglass Watson, Jr., a teacher.[1] Before his acting career, he received two Purple Heart awards for his service in World War II. A character actor since 1950, his most notable roles were in the movies Julius Caesar (1953), Sayonara (1957), and The Money Pit (1986). He was also an acclaimed actor on the New York stage, acting in several Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including the 1952 Broadway revival of Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O'Neill. In addition, he played on such daytime dramatic dramas as Moment of Truth (1965) (a Canadian serial), Search for Tomorrow (1966–1968), and Love of Life (1972–1973).
Watson's most iconic role was wealthy publisher Mac Cory on the soap opera Another World. He was the second actor to play the role, taking over from Robert Emhardt. Watson earned the role after a critically acclaimed turn playing Kent in King Lear at the 1974 New York Shakespeare Festival. He portrayed the role from 1974 to 1989. He played the father of Tom Hanks' character in the 1986 film The Money Pit.
He won two Daytime Emmys for Best Actor, in 1980 and 1981. He was under contract at the time of his 1989 death of a heart attack, while on vacation in Arizona and the Connecticut Death Index gives the location as Bridgewater, Arizona. His character on the show also died shortly afterward.
Filmography[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1953 | Julius Caesar | Octavius Caesar | |
1957 | Sayonara | Colonel Crawford | |
1971 | Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow! | ||
1972 | The Trial of the Catonsville Nine | Father Philip Berrigan | |
1972 | Ulzana's Raid | Maj. Cartwright | |
1974 | Parker Adderson, Philosopher | General | |
1986 | The Money Pit | Walter Fielding, Sr. |