William Watson
Put William Watson on a call sheet and you have a reliable actor, solid in support and comfortable out of the spotlight. Most viewers first met him as McNeil in 'In the Heat of the Night'. 'Chato's Land' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. Between features and episodes, 23 titles carry his name.
William Watson
14 Movies
9 Series
Put William Watson on a call sheet and you have a reliable actor, solid in support and comfortable out of the spotlight. Most viewers first met him as McNeil in 'In the Heat of the Night'. 'Chato's Land' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. Between features and episodes, 23 titles carry his name.
Movies
Plays McNeil
In the Heat of the Night
1967
Plays Harvey Lansing
Chato's Land
1972
Plays Karak
The Sword and the Sorcerer
1982
Plays Jim Loring
The Hunting Party
1971
Plays Choctaw Lee
Lawman
1971
Plays Cabot
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
1987
Plays Technician - Leader of Team B
Executive Action
1973
Plays Bandit
Wholly Moses
1980
Plays Jed
The Mack
1973
Plays Roman Captain
The Passover Plot
1976
Plays Lonigan
Stingray
1978
Plays Sheriff Sonny Lew Wymer
Girl on a Chain Gang
1966
TV Shows
Plays Sgt. Milt Dedini
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Marcus Lucien
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Gardner
Roots
1977
Plays Teddy Jakes
Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected
1977
Plays Igor
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
1979
Plays Zack
Bonanza
1959
Plays Ross
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Lt. Smith
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Donald Hayes
Magnum, P.I.
1980
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It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Full Filmography
It's Alive III: Island of the Alive
Cabot
1987
Film
The Sword and the Sorcerer
Karak
1982
Film
Magnum, P.I.
Donald Hayes · 1 episode
1980–
TV
Wholly Moses
Bandit
1980
Film
The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
Igor · 1 episode
1979–
TV
Stingray
Lonigan
1978
Film
Heroes
Bartender (uncredited)
1977
Film
Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected
Teddy Jakes · 1 episode
1977–
TV
Roots
Gardner · 1 episode
1977–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Watson still alive?
William Watson passed away on November 5, 1997 at age 59.
What are the most famous roles of William Watson?
William Watson is best known for roles in In the Heat of the Night, Zabriskie Point, Chato's Land.
How many movies has William Watson been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1966), William Watson has appeared in 14 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was William Watson's first movie?
The career of William Watson began with Girl on a Chain Gang (1966).
What is William Watson's most recent movie or series?
William Watson's most recent release is It's Alive III: Island of the Alive, which premiered on May 27, 1987.
What TV shows has William Watson appeared in?
On television, William Watson has appeared in M*A*S*H, Bonanza, Magnum, P.I., Roots.
William Watson
1938-10-05
Put William Watson on a call sheet and you have a reliable actor, solid in support and comfortable out of the spotlight. Most viewers first met him as McNeil in 'In the Heat of the Night'. 'Chato's Land' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition. Between features and episodes, 23 titles carry his name.