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Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Actor Pierre Watkin looked as though he was born to a family of Chase Manhattan executives. Tall, imposing, imbued with a corporate demeanor and adorned with well-trimmed white mustache, Watkin appeared to be a walking Brooks Brothers ad as he strolled through his many film assignments as bankers, lawyers, judges, generals and doctors. When director Frank Capra cast the actors playing US senators in Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939) using as criteria the average weight, height and age of genuine senators, Watkin fit the physical bill perfectly. Occasionally Watkin could utilize his established screen character for satirical comedy: in W.C. Fields' The Bank Dick, he portrayed Lompoc banker Mr. Skinner, who extended to Fields the coldest and least congenial "hearty handclasp" in movie history. Serial fans know Pierre Watkin as the actor who originated the role of bombastic Daily Planet editor Perry White in Columbia's two Superman chapter plays of the late '40s. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Pierre Watkin Trivia

When was Pierre Watkin born?
Pierre Watkin was born on December 29, 1889

Who did Pierre Watkin play in The Great Mike?
Pierre Watkin was Whitley in The Great Mike

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Jesse James at Bay?
Pierre Watkin was Krager in Jesse James at Bay

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Heart of the Rio Grande?
Pierre Watkin played Mr. Lane in Heart of the Rio Grande

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Country Gentlemen?
Pierre Watkin was Grayson in Country Gentlemen

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Bill Cracks Down?
Pierre Watkin was William Reardon in Bill Cracks Down

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in The Story of Seabiscuit?
Pierre Watkin played Charles S. Howard in The Story of Seabiscuit

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in In Old Amarillo?
Pierre Watkin played George B. Hills in In Old Amarillo

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Swamp Fire?
Pierre Watkin was Mr. Hilton in Swamp Fire

What role did Pierre Watkin play in The Stranger Wore a Gun?
Pierre Watkin played Jason Conroy in The Stranger Wore a Gun

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Sioux City Sue?
Pierre Watkin played G.W. Rhodes in Sioux City Sue

Who did Pierre Watkin play in The Gentleman from California?
Pierre Watkin was Miller in The Gentleman from California

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Road to Singapore?
Pierre Watkin was Morgan Wycott in Road to Singapore

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Tulsa?
Pierre Watkin played Winters in Tulsa

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Swing Time?
Pierre Watkin was Al Simpson in Swing Time

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Pal Joey?
Pierre Watkin was Mr. Forsythe in Pal Joey

What role did Pierre Watkin play in Stage Door?
Pierre Watkin played Richard Carmichael in Stage Door

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Shock!?
Pierre Watkin played Hotel Manager in Shock!

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in The Pride of the Yankees?
Pierre Watkin was Mr. Twitchell in The Pride of the Yankees

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Old Acquaintance?
Pierre Watkin was Mr. Winter in Old Acquaintance

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
Pierre Watkin was Sen. Barnes, minority leader in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Dakota?
Pierre Watkin was Wexton Geary in Dakota

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Meet John Doe?
Pierre Watkin played Hammett in Meet John Doe

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Beginning of the End?
Pierre Watkin was Taggert in Beginning of the End

Who did Pierre Watkin play in State of the Union?
Pierre Watkin was Sen. Lauterback in State of the Union

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in Cheers for Miss Bishop?
Pierre Watkin played President Crowder in Cheers for Miss Bishop

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Jack London?
Pierre Watkin was American Consul in Jack London

What role did Pierre Watkin play in A Stranger in Town?
Pierre Watkin played Supreme Court Justice in A Stranger in Town

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Once Upon a Time?
Pierre Watkin was Radio Stage Manager in Once Upon a Time

What role did Pierre Watkin play in Lay That Rifle Down?
Pierre Watkin played Mr. Coswell in Lay That Rifle Down

What role did Pierre Watkin play in You Can't Take It with You?
Pierre Watkin played Attorney in You Can't Take It with You

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Three Little Words?
Pierre Watkin was Philip Goodman in Three Little Words

What role did Pierre Watkin play in This Is the Army?
Pierre Watkin played Stranger in This Is the Army

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in The Stork Club?
Pierre Watkin played Hotel manager in The Stork Club

What role did Pierre Watkin play in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?
Pierre Watkin played Arthur Cedar in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Monsieur Verdoux?
Pierre Watkin was Prison Official in Monsieur Verdoux

Who did Pierre Watkin play in Marked Woman?
Pierre Watkin was Judge in Marked Woman

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Marjorie Morningstar?
Pierre Watkin was Civil Official in Marjorie Morningstar

What role did Pierre Watkin play in The Life of Emile Zola?
Pierre Watkin played Prefect of Police in The Life of Emile Zola

What role did Pierre Watkin play in Knute Rockne, All American?
Pierre Watkin played Commissioner in Knute Rockne, All American

What role did Pierre Watkin portray in The Jolson Story?
Pierre Watkin played Architect in The Jolson Story

Who did Pierre Watkin play in High School Confidential?
Pierre Watkin was David Wingate in High School Confidential

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in The Fountainhead?
Pierre Watkin was Official in The Fountainhead

What role did Pierre Watkin play in Flamingo Road?
Pierre Watkin played Senator in Flamingo Road

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Du Barry Was a Lady?
Pierre Watkin was Rich Patron in Du Barry Was a Lady

Who did Pierre Watkin portray in Destination Tokyo?
Pierre Watkin was Admiral in Destination Tokyo


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