Actor. Born Larkin Douglass Watson III in Jackson, Georgia, in 1921, he served in the United States Army during World War II before turning to acting. During the war he was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross and 2 Purple Hearts. Best rememebered for his roles on the television soap operas, "Another World" (1974-1989), as Mackenzie 'Mac' Cory', "Love Of Life" (1972-1973), as Dr. Lloyd Phillips, "Search For Tomorrow" (1967-1968), as Walter Haskins, and "Moment Of Truth" (1965), as Dr. Robert Wallace. His films include, "The Money Pit" (1986), "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" (1974), "King Lear" (1974), Much Ado About Nothing" (1973), "The Trial Of The Catonsville Nine" (1972), "Ulzana's Raid" (1972), "Particular Men" (1972), "Who Says I Can't Ride A Rainbow?" (1971), "Sayonara" (1957), and "Julius Caesar" (1953). His television appearances include, "Starlight Theatre" "Masterpiece Playhouse" "Studio One" "Robert Montgomery Presents" and "Kraft Television Theatre."
Actor. Born Larkin Douglass Watson III in Jackson, Georgia, in 1921, he served in the United States Army during World War II before turning to acting. During the war he was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross and 2 Purple Hearts. Best rememebered for his roles on the television soap operas, "Another World" (1974-1989), as Mackenzie 'Mac' Cory', "Love Of Life" (1972-1973), as Dr. Lloyd Phillips, "Search For Tomorrow" (1967-1968), as Walter Haskins, and "Moment Of Truth" (1965), as Dr. Robert Wallace. His films include, "The Money Pit" (1986), "Parker Adderson, Philosopher" (1974), "King Lear" (1974), Much Ado About Nothing" (1973), "The Trial Of The Catonsville Nine" (1972), "Ulzana's Raid" (1972), "Particular Men" (1972), "Who Says I Can't Ride A Rainbow?" (1971), "Sayonara" (1957), and "Julius Caesar" (1953). His television appearances include, "Starlight Theatre" "Masterpiece Playhouse" "Studio One" "Robert Montgomery Presents" and "Kraft Television Theatre."
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