Barry Watson (actor)

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Barry Watson
Born
Michael Barrett Watson

(1974-04-23) April 23, 1974 (age 49)
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Spouses
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(m. 1996;div. 2002)​
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Michael Barrett Watson (born April 23, 1974 [1] ) is an American actor known for his roles of Matt Camden on 7th Heaven , Brian Davis in What About Brian , Todd Deepler in Samantha Who? and Lachlan Murdoch in The Loudest Voice .

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Early life

Watson was one of four children of Karen, a paralegal, and Michael Watson, an attorney. [2]

Career

Watson had guest spots in several television series such as Baywatch and Sister, Sister . Eventually he was chosen for a minor role on the Aaron Spelling series Malibu Shores . Though his role was brief, it led him to Aaron Spelling's next project, 7th Heaven .

It was on The WB's 7th Heaven that Watson finally gained much recognition for his portrayal as Matt Camden. Watson said in 2016 that his mindset at the time was one of wanting to get paid despite his unsureness in the project or why the people involved wanted him to participate in the first place. [3] He stopped being a full-time regular after the sixth season, mainly due to his cancer diagnosis, but continued in a recurring and guest star status on the show until its 10th season. In his break from acting on 7th Heaven, he was brought in to write an episode by series creator and producer Brenda Hampton. [4] He did not appear at all during the eleventh and final season.

In 1999, he starred in his first feature film with fellow WB star Katie Holmes in Teaching Mrs. Tingle . Watson hoped that his role in the film would help him avoid being pigeonholed by his role in 7th Heaven. During the production, Watson felt "strange" at times due to his being the only male on set, but had "an amazing experience" working with his co-stars. [5] Watson directed two episodes of 7th Heaven in 2005, and likewise directed one episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010.[ citation needed ]

In 2002, Watson had a starring role as Dave and his alter ego Daisy in Sorority Boys ; his performance was met with a mixed reception amid the film being panned. [6] In a negative review, Lindy Keffer of pluggedin.com lamented that Watson's presence in the film would bring it additional attention. [7]

On April 16, 2006, Watson starred as the lead character, Brian Davis, in the ABC series What About Brian . The show ended its run on March 26, 2007. Watson also starred as Todd in the ABC series Samantha Who? In 2011, he played Pax in My Future Boyfriend , an ABC Family original movie. In 2012, Watson appeared on Gossip Girl as Serena Van der Woodsen's boyfriend.

In 2014, he enjoyed guest-starring roles on the television shows Masters of Sex and Hart of Dixie . He also starred in the television films Far from Home and The Santa Con.

In 2019, Watson starred in the Showtime drama The Loudest Voice , which tells the story of Roger Ailes and the rise of Fox News. Watson played the son of media mogul and owner of News Corp, Rupert Murdoch. [8]

Personal life

Watson has been married three times. His first marriage was to Laura Payne-Gabriel, whom he met through actress Tori Spelling. [9] He and Tracy Hutson had their first son in May 2005, and their second son in November 2007, Felix Watson. [10] They parted in 2010. [11] In May 2012, Watson and girlfriend Natasha Gregson Wagner, daughter of actress Natalie Wood, had a daughter. [12] They married on December 21, 2014. [13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Teaching Mrs. Tingle Luke Churner MTV Movie Awards (nominated)
Teen Choice Awards (nominated)
2001 When Strangers Appear Jack Barrett
2002 Sorority Boys Dave/DaisyTeen Choice Awards (nominated)
2004 Love on the Side Jeff Sweeney
2005 Boogeyman Tim Jensen
2012Kiss At Pine LakeLuke
2014Far from HomeNicholas Bell
2015OminousMichael
2017An Hour BehindParker
2019 A Dog's Way Home Gavin
My Mom's Letter from HeavenConnor Johnson

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 Days of Our Lives Randy3 episodes
1993 Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Teen BoyTelevision film
1994 The Nanny GregEpisode: "Everybody Needs a Bubby" (uncredited)[ citation needed ]
1995 Sister, Sister BarneyEpisodes: "Thanksgiving in Hawaii: Parts I & II"
1996 Baywatch Thomas Edward 'Cowboy' O'HaraEpisode: "The Incident"
Co-ed Call Girl Jack CollinsTelevision film
Nash Bridges TrentEpisode: "Home Invasion"
Malibu Shores Seth4 episodes
1996–2006 7th Heaven Matt Camden Main role (seasons 1–6 & 9); special guest star (seasons 7, 8, & 10)
2006–2007 What About Brian Brian DavisMain role
2007–2009 Samantha Who? Todd Deepler Main role
2010 Drop Dead Diva EvanEpisode: "Good Grief"
2011 My Future Boyfriend PaxTelevision film
The Chateau MerouxChrisTelevision film
2012 Gossip Girl Steven SpenceRecurring role
Wedding Band BoboroffEpisode: "We Are Family"
2013 Wilfred MichaelEpisode: "Suspicion"
2014 Hart of Dixie Davis PolkRecurring role
Masters of Sex Shelley DecklinEpisodes: "Fight", "Blackbird"
2017 Date My Dad Ricky CooperMain role
An Hour BehindParkerTelevision film
2018A Very Nutty ChristmasChipTelevision film
2019 The Loudest Voice Lachlan Murdoch Recurring role
2020 Into the Dark Henry CameronEpisode: "The Current Occupant"
2022 Naomi Greg McDuffieMain role

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References

  1. ↑ Sourhern, Nathan. "Barry Watson". AllMovie. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  2. ↑ Tauber, Michelle (February 14, 2005). "Life: Take Two". People. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ Raper, Leigh (August 25, 2016). "Barry Watson Tells Us What Advice He'd Give To His 7th Heaven self". Refinery29.
  4. ↑ "WB's heavenly series adds black-sheep theme". Los Angeles Times. August 22, 2004.
  5. ↑ "Barry Watson Thinks Role Change Is Heavenly". Chicago Tribune. August 17, 1999.
  6. ↑ "Review of Sorority Boys". IGN. March 21, 2002.
  7. ↑ Keffer, Lindy. "Sorority Boys Movie Review".
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (2019-02-05). "'The Loudest Voice': Barry Watson To Play Lachlan Murdoch In Showtime's Roger Ailes Limited Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
  9. ↑ "Barry Watson at Hollywood.com". Archived from the original on 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
  10. ↑ "Barry Watson and Tracy Hutson welcome second son, Felix". People. April 14, 2008. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Seventh Heaven, Indeed! Natasha Gregson Wagner Expecting First Child With Barry Watson". E! Online. May 2, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Natasha Gregson Wagner and Barry Watson Welcome Daughter Clover Clementyne". People . June 4, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  13. ↑ McNeil, Liz (May 11, 2017). "Natalie Wood's Daughter Reveals How Her Family Helped Her Cope with the Loss of Her Mom". People . Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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