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'''Cameron Watson''' (born October 6, 1961) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]], [[screenwriter]], and [[Film director|director]], best known for playing [[Bart Fallmont]] in the TV [[miniseries]] ''[[Dynasty: The Reunion]]''.
'''Cameron Watson''' (born October 6, 1961) is an American [[actor]], [[screenwriter]], and [[Film director|director]]. His first role was [[Bart Fallmont]] in the 1991 TV [[miniseries]] ''[[Dynasty: The Reunion]]''.<ref name="Paley Reunion 1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.paleycenter.org/collection/item/?q=dynasty&p=1&item=B:23434|title=''Dynasty: The Reunion'' (Part 1 of 2) (TV)|publisher=[[Paley Center for Media]]|website=Paleycenter.org|access-date=August 8, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Paley Reunion 2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.paleycenter.org/collection/item/?q=jay&p=86&item=B:23436|title=''Dynasty: The Reunion'' (Part 2 of 2) (TV)|publisher=Paley Center for Media|website=Paleycenter.org|access-date=August 8, 2019}}</ref>


Watson attended the [[University of Montevallo]], receiving a [[bachelor's degree|bachelor of fine arts degree]] in 1983.<ref name=Montevallo>[http://www.montevallo.edu/fine-arts/college-of-fine-arts/departments/department-of-theatre/graduates-in-the-spotlight-alumni-bios/ Cameron Watson], University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre,Graduates in the Spotlight/Alumni Bios</ref> After graduation, he began a professional acting career in [[New York City]], studying with [[Herbert Berghof]] at the [[HB Studio]] in [[Greenwich Village]] and working in off-Broadway productions.<ref name=Montevallo/> He later moved to [[Los Angeles]] to act in [[film]] and [[television]].<ref name=Montevallo/>
Watson attended the [[University of Montevallo]], receiving a [[bachelor's degree|bachelor of fine arts degree]] in 1983.<ref name=Montevallo>[http://www.montevallo.edu/fine-arts/college-of-fine-arts/departments/department-of-theatre/graduates-in-the-spotlight-alumni-bios/ Cameron Watson] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130924175824/http://www.montevallo.edu/fine-arts/college-of-fine-arts/departments/department-of-theatre/graduates-in-the-spotlight-alumni-bios/ |date=2013-09-24 }}, University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre, Graduates in the Spotlight/Alumni Bios</ref> After graduation, he began a professional acting career in [[New York City]], studying with [[Herbert Berghof]] at the [[HB Studio]] in [[Greenwich Village]] and working in off-Broadway productions. He later moved to [[Los Angeles]] to act in [[film]] and [[television]].<ref name=Montevallo/>


Watson wrote and directed his first feature film, ''[[Our Very Own (2005 film)|Our Very Own]]'', in [[2005 in film|2005]]. The film stars [[Allison Janney]], [[Keith Carradine]], [[Jason Ritter]], [[Cheryl Hines]], [[Hilarie Burton]] and [[Mary Badham]] (Scout in ''[[To Kill a Mockingbird (film)|To Kill a Mockingbird]]'') in her first screen role in 40 years. The film is set in [[Shelbyville, Tennessee]], which Watson considers to be his home town.<ref>[http://www.411mania.com/MMA/columns/56521 411 Movies Interview: Our Very Own Director Cameron Watson], Movieweb.com, July 2, 2007</ref> The film had its world premiere at the 2005 [[Los Angeles Film Festival]] and was nominated for a 2006 [[Independent Spirit Award]]. The film was acquired by [[Miramax]] and had its television premiere on the [[Starz (TV network)|Starz]] channel in December 2006.
Watson wrote and directed his first feature film, ''[[Our Very Own (2005 film)|Our Very Own]]'', in 2005. The film starred [[Allison Janney]], [[Keith Carradine]], [[Jason Ritter]], [[Cheryl Hines]], [[Hilarie Burton]] and [[Mary Badham]] (who played "Scout" in ''[[To Kill a Mockingbird (film)|To Kill a Mockingbird]]'', in her first screen role in 40 years).


Watson's TV acting credits include ''[[Cheers]]'', [http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/wings-1992/episode-19-season-3/four-dates-that-will-live-in-infamy/100582 Wings], ''[[Ned & Stacey]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Caroline in the City]]'', ''[[Profiler (TV series)|Profiler]]'', ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'', ''[[CSI: Miami]]'' and ''[[NYPD Blue]]''.
Watson's TV acting credits include ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[Ned & Stacey]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Caroline in the City]]'', ''[[Profiler (TV series)|Profiler]]'', ''[[Six Feet Under (TV series)|Six Feet Under]]'', ''[[CSI: Miami]]'', ''[[The King of Queens]]'', and ''[[NYPD Blue]]''.

As of July 2019, Watson lives in [[Hollywood Hills]] with his partner, writer and producer Steve Cubine.<ref>{{Cite interview |title=Q&A with Cameron Watson |last=Watson |first=Cameron |url=https://www.montevallo.edu/qa-watson/ |date=January 10, 2019 |access-date=July 15, 2024}}</ref>


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Cameron Watson
Born (1961-10-06) October 6, 1961 (age 63)
Louisville, Kentucky
Occupation(s)Television actor, screenwriter, film director

Cameron Watson (born October 6, 1961) is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. His first role was Bart Fallmont in the 1991 TV miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion.[1][2]

Watson attended the University of Montevallo, receiving a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1983.[3] After graduation, he began a professional acting career in New York City, studying with Herbert Berghof at the HB Studio in Greenwich Village and working in off-Broadway productions. He later moved to Los Angeles to act in film and television.[3]

Watson wrote and directed his first feature film, Our Very Own, in 2005. The film starred Allison Janney, Keith Carradine, Jason Ritter, Cheryl Hines, Hilarie Burton and Mary Badham (who played "Scout" in To Kill a Mockingbird, in her first screen role in 40 years).

Watson's TV acting credits include Cheers, Ned & Stacey, Frasier, Caroline in the City, Profiler, Six Feet Under, CSI: Miami, The King of Queens, and NYPD Blue.

As of July 2019, Watson lives in Hollywood Hills with his partner, writer and producer Steve Cubine.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Dynasty: The Reunion (Part 1 of 2) (TV)". Paleycenter.org. Paley Center for Media. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dynasty: The Reunion (Part 2 of 2) (TV)". Paleycenter.org. Paley Center for Media. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Cameron Watson Archived 2013-09-24 at the Wayback Machine, University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre, Graduates in the Spotlight/Alumni Bios
  4. ^ Watson, Cameron (January 10, 2019). "Q&A with Cameron Watson" (Interview). Retrieved July 15, 2024.
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