Actor
John M. Watson Sr.
Born January 10, 1937 in Ohio, USADied September 7, 200613 films
John M. Watson Sr. (January 10, 1937 - September 7, 2006) was an American Jazz musician and actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in films such as Groundhog Day, The Fugitive, Natural Born Killers, and Soul Food. He was also a noted trombonist with musicians Red Saunders and Count Basie.
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First watchGroundhog Day19937.6as BartenderA cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
13 films as actor- 2006Stranger Than FictionTV Author
- 200639: A Film by Carroll McKaneJake
- 2005The Trouble with Dee DeeAli
- 1997Soul FoodUncle Pete
- 1997HoodlumManager of Pool Hall
- 1996To Sir, with Love IIPublisher
- 1994Natural Born KillersBlack Inmate
- 1993The FugitiveBones Roosevelt
- 1993Groundhog DayBartender
- 1992The Public EyeScullion
- 1992HeroAfrican American Wannabee
- 1991Only the LonelyLeo
- 1990Opportunity KnocksHarold Monroe