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Jeorge Bennett Watson (born October 4, 1965) is an American actor. He has appeared in television shows including Blue Bloods, Law & Order: Organized Crime, FBI: Most Wanted, For Life, Luke Cage, Shameless, Justified, The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Streets. He has also appeared in several indie and short films. He currently resides in New York City.
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| Born | October 4, 1965 Windsor, NC, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Maryland Institute College of Art, Atlantic Acting School |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice-Over artist |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editWatson was born in Bertie County (North Carolina), in the town of Windsor, to Kertrina Grandy Watson and George Benton Watson of Ossining NY. He graduated from Bertie County Senior High School and attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, in Baltimore to study illustration and painting. He left school early to pursue acting and the performing arts. Subsequently, Watson has trained at The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory, The Ivana Chubbuck Studio, ESPA Studios, William Esper Studios, TK Acting Studios, Atlantic Acting School and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, UK.
Career
editIn 1989, Watson won the lead role in the Baltimore community theatre, Arena Players' 1990 production of Charles Fuller's “Zooman and the Sign,” as Zooman.
Notable theaters he has worked at include Capital Repertory Theatre,[1] Triad Stage, Pioneer Theatre Company, Orlando Shakespeare Theater,[2] Merrimack Repertory Theatre,[3][4][5][6][7][8] and Portland Stage Company.[9][10][11]
In 2018 he made his Off-Broadway debut in director Karin Coonrod’s production of Babette’s Feast,[12][13][14][15] as General Loewenhielm/Player 4. He was seen in Manhattan Repertory Theater[16]’s production of David Harm's new play Powerhouse[17] in the fall of 2022.
References
edit- ^ "REVIEW: 'The Royale' at the Rep represents a world of humanity that astounds". 6 October 2018.
- ^ Moy, Kimberly. "BWW Review: An Alluring Journey with ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Orlando Shakes".
- ^ Grossman, Nancy. "BWW Review: New England Premiere of THE ROYALE: Boxing for Dignity".
- ^ "'Royale' as much about racism as it is about boxing". 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Theater Review: The Remarkable "Royale" — More Than a Sports Story". artsfuse.org. 20 September 2017.
- ^ "The Royale Comes Out Swinging - Boxing Over Broadway". 18 September 2017.
- ^ "Review: Merrimack Repertory Theatre's production of "The Royale" is no doubt a knock out!". 19 September 2017.
- ^ "MRT's "Royale" Packs A (Emotional) Punch – Theater Mirror". www.theatermirror.net. 26 September 2017.
- ^ "Theater review: 'Babette's Feast' tells timeless tale of the immigrant experience". 29 January 2018.
- ^ Grumbling, Megan (February 2018). "The performance of culinary sensuality — 'Babette's Feast' awakens the senses at Portland Stage".
- ^ Verdino-Süllwold, Carla Maria. "BWW Review: Portland Stage's BABETTE'S FEAST Has Contemporary Resonance".
- ^ "Theater Review: Babette's Feast - The Food of Love at St. Clement's". 25 March 2018.
- ^ "Babette's Feast - Captivating - Woman Around Town". 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Babette's Feast". 25 March 2018.
- ^ "Babette's Feast - Theater Scene New York Broadway Review". theaterscene.com.
- ^ "Manhattan Repertory Theatre". Manhattan Repertory Theatre.
- ^ "Laura Shoop & More to Star in POWERHOUSE World Premiere at Manhattan Repertory Theatre".