Cameron Watson (born October 6, 1961) is an American

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, and director. His first role was Bart Fallmont in the 1991 TV

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'' Dynasty: The Reunion''. Watson attended the

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, receiving a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1983.Cameron Watson
, University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts, Department of Theatre,Graduates in the Spotlight/Alumni Bios After graduation, he began a professional acting career in

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, studying with

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at the HB Studio in

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and working in off-Broadway productions. He later moved to

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to act in film and

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. Watson wrote and directed his first feature film, '' Our Very Own'', in 2005. The film starred

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, Cheryl Hines,

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and Mary Badham (who played "Scout" in ''

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'', in her first screen role in 40 years). Watson's TV acting credits include ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Caroline in the City'', '' Profiler'', '' Six Feet Under'', '' CSI: Miami'', ''

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'', and '' NYPD Blue''.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Cameron 1961 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Louisville, Kentucky