Barry Watson is a film and television actor. His breakout role came when he played Matt Camden on the ABC series 7th Heaven. He is currently in the hit series Samantha Who? playing Todd.
In May 2002, Watson was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease and left 7th Heaven while he received treatments. Since 2003 he has been in remission.
Quotes
- "I grew up in Dallas, with cowboys. I was the only guy in sixth grade with long hair and an earring. Let's just say I got a lot of, er, flak for being different."
- "I want to try and do as much as I can as an actor. So far I think I've done pretty well with being a minister's son. And now I know I'm pretty darn good at playing a woman too".
- "I feel healthier than I ever felt, even before I found out I was sick. I've been about 110 percent for the last two years".
Barry Watson Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
April 24, 1974: Born
1990: First TV role as Randy on Days of Our Lives
1996: 7th Heaven
1999: Teaching Mrs. Tingle
2002: Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease
2003: Hodgkin's Disease in remission
2005: Son Oliver is born
2006: What About Brian
2006: Marries Tracy Hutson
2007: Samantha Who?