Douglass Watson

Douglass Watson (February 24, 1921 - May 1, 1989) was an American actor, born in Jackson, Georgia.

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February 24 - 1921 - May 1 - 1989 - American - Actor - Jackson, Georgia

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Before an 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. In addition, he played on such soap operas as Moment of Truth (1965), Search for Tomorrow (1966-1968), and Love of Life (1972-1973).

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World War II - Character actor - 1950 - Julius Caesar - 1953 - Sayonara - 1957 - The Money Pit - 1986 - New York - Broadway - Off-Broadway - Moment of Truth - 1965 - Search for Tomorrow - 1966 - 1968 - Love of Life - 1972 - 1973

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His most notable and enduring role was of Mackenzie "Mac" Cory on Another World (1974 until his death in 1989). He won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Best Actor, in 1980 and 1981. Watson is generally regarded as one of the finest actors to ever perform in daytime television.

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Another World - 1974 - 1989 - Daytime Emmy - 1980 - 1981

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