Jonathan Watson

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Scottish actor

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::summary Scottish actor ::

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Field	Value
name	Jonathan Watson
birth_date
birth_place	Glasgow, Scotland
occupation	Actor, writer
alma_mater	Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
years_active	1979–present
known	City Lights (1984–1991)
Naked Video (1986–1991)
Only an Excuse? (1993–2020)
Bob Servant (2013–2015)
Two Doors Down (2013–present)
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| name = Jonathan Watson | image = | birth_date = | birth_place = Glasgow, Scotland | occupation = Actor, writer | alma_mater = Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | years_active = 1979–present | known = City Lights (1984–1991) Naked Video (1986–1991) Only an Excuse? (1993–2020) Bob Servant (2013–2015) Two Doors Down (2013–present) Jonathan Watson (born 23 November 1957) is a Scottish actor best known for his comedy sketch show Only an Excuse?, which parodied people and events from the world of Scottish football, as well as roles in the BBC comedies Bob Servant Independent in which he appears with Brian Cox, and as Colin in the acclaimed Two Doors Down (2013–present). In the 1980s he was also a regular cast member of the Scottish sitcom City Lights and the sketch show Naked Video.

Early life and education

Watson was born in Glasgow and was educated at Hillhead Primary and Hillhead High School. He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and graduated in 1979. He joined the TAG Theatre Company then followed this with a season with the 7:84 company.

Career

Television and film

He had a part in Bill Forsyth's 1983 film Local Hero, and moved to London in 1986 before returning to Scotland two years later. Watson appeared in all five seasons of Naked Video that were broadcast on BBC Scotland between 1986 and 1991, He was also in City Lights, Rab C. Nesbitt and Only an Excuse?.

Watson's appeared as Frank (Francis) the campaign manager of local cheeseburger magnate in the cult BBC Four Neil Forsyth comedy Bob Servant Independent. This show was first broadcast in the UK in January 2013, and ran for two series.

In 2013, Watson appeared in Rob Drummond's Quiz Show at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. In 2014 he played Archie in John Byrne's adaptation of Chekhov's The Three Sisters for The Tron, Glasgow. He was also in The National Theatre of Scotland's production of Yer Granny, which toured Scotland & Northern Ireland.

He appeared in the horror film Let Us Prey which was released in 2015. Early television appearances included minor parts in The Bill and Casualty. In Bob Servant which sees him playing opposite Brian Cox, as Bob's trusty sidekick - Frank. He was acted as Clice Bagshawe in Fried.

Following the success of a one-hour pilot, a six-part comedy series Two Doors Down was made which screened on BBC2 beginning in March 2016.

From December 2019 to January 2020, Watson played King Hector in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the King's Theatre, Glasgow In 2021 he appeared in Doctor Who - Flux as Sontarans 'Commander Riskaw' and 'Skaak'.

Comedy impressions

Watson's Wind Up was a political satire show that was aired on BBC Radio Scotland. The show was recorded on Fridays at the Glasgow Film Theatre.

Personal life

Watson is a supporter of Rangers F.C.

Theatre

::data[format=table] | Year | Title | Role | Company | Director | | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2014 | Three Sisters | Archie | Tron Theatre, Glasgow | Andy Arnold | adaptation by John Byrne | ::

References

(26 December 2020). "Interview: Jonathan Watson on the last ever Only an Excuse?". The Scotsman.
(10 December 2005). "Would the real Jonathan Watson please stand up?". The Scotsman.
Currie, Julie. (26 May 2015). "Yer Granny star is enjoying old pals' act". The Falkirk Herald.
Naismith, Albert. (23 September 1989). "Seriously, it's funny". The Herald.
"Two Doors Down comedy actors Doon Mackichan and Jonathan Watson on their love - for Courier Country!".
"Only An Excuse? this Hogmanay will be the show's final instalment after 27 years on TV".
"BBC 4 Bob Servant website".
"Bob Servant - Official Site".
"BBC Bob Servant Independent Episodes".
Cooper, Neil. (4 April 2013). "QUIZ SHOW, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh". The Herald.
Fisher, Mark. (9 October 2014). "Three Sisters review – beautifully controlled Chekhov in Scotland". The Guardian.
Miller, Phil. (4 December 2014). "Cast announced for new National Theatre comedy". The Herald.
Fisher, Mark. (2 June 2015). "Yer Granny review – Gregor Fisher as another lovable Scottish grotesque". The Guardian.
Brady, Tara. (12 June 2015). "Let Us Prey review: Just when you imagine the people onscreen couldn't be more evil, they are". [[The Irish Times]].
Spowart, Nan. (28 March 2016). "Hit comedy Two Doors Down is back after winning fans on both sides of the Border". [[The National (Scotland).
"BWW Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, King's Theatre, Glasgow".
(3 October 2009). "Interview: Face to face with Jonathan Watson and his many wind-ups". The Scotsman.
Beacom, Brian. (19 December 2012). "Watson thought Beeb call was wind-up". Evening Times.
Fulton, Rick. (2 September 2009). "Exclusive: Only An Excuse star Jonathan Watson on taking the football comedy show on the road". [[Daily Record (Scotland)]].

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