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Pierre Watkin, THE BANK DICK


Born
1889-12-29
Sioux City, IA
Died
1960-02-03   (70)
Los Angeles, CA

Character actor, specializing in distinguished roles. Playing 'Perry White' in Columbia's SUPERMAN (1948) serial and 1950 sequel, Mr. Watkin appeared several times in the 1950s SUPERMAN television series. After the 1958 death of the TV series' costar John Hamilton, Watkin was hired to fill the role of 'Mr. White' (brother of 'Perry')... an opportunity derailed by the death of star George Reeves.

Acting Credits (6)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
THE BANK DICK (1940) Shemp Howard (Solo) Mr. Skinner
CRACKED NUTS (1941) Shemp Howard (Solo) Mr. Benson
IT AIN'T HAY (1943) Shemp Howard (Solo) Maj. Harper, scene deleted
GOOD LUCK, MR. YATES (1943) Moe, Larry and Curly Recruiting officer
CRAZY HOUSE (1943) Shemp Howard (Solo) Prosecuting attorney
HIGH SCHOOL HERO (1946) Joe DeRita (Solo) Gov. Huffington

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