Barry Watson Biography

Barry Watson: Biography

Michael Barrett "Barry" Watson was born in Traverse City, Michigan in 1974. He moved to Dallas, Texas at the age of eight, and found some work as a model. When he was fifteen, he moved to Burbank, California, soon finding a job on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. Afterwards, he moved back to Texas, and graduated from high school in Richardson in 1992.

Prior to landing the role of Matt Camden on 7th Heaven, Watson appeared on the series Malibu Shores and guest starred on many other popular shows, including Baywatch, where he was one of the first characters to actually drown! He was in the HBO original sci-fi movie Attack of the 50-foot Woman with Darryl Hannah, and he starred in the feature film Teaching Mrs. Tingle with Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes. Barry moved to L.A. on his own at the age of 15, where he got his first acting job on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives. This only lasted six months before he moved back home. Barry returned to L.A. at age 19, determined to make it this time, and while getting his acting career started, he waited tables, worked as a cashier, and even parked cars.

Watson currently appears on the television series Samantha Who.

Barry and Tracy are expecting a second child in November 2007.(edit)
Barry was one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive, 2006. He is found in the "Sexy at every age, age 32".(edit)
Barry starred in the TV series What About Brian?.(edit)
Was the first kid on 7th Heaven to get married on the show.(edit)
Barry appeared in 7th Heaven's season 10 finale.(edit)
Appeared on Live with Regis & Kelly, on April 17, 2006. (edit)
Appeared on The Tony Danza Show on April 14, 2006.(edit)
He started parking cars at the House of Blues, but, after 6 months, he was selected to appear on the Aaron Spelling series Malibu Shores.(edit)
Studied acting at the Dallas Young Actors Studio.(edit)
Barry is the third of four children, Scott & Christie are older and Kip is younger. (edit)
Barry was in the horror flick Boogeyman in 2005.(edit)
His parents divorced when he was 14 years old.(edit)
He is a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers.(edit)
Is engaged to Tracy Hutson since August 3, 2004. Tracy is a designer who can sometimes be seen on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.(edit)
He and Tracy welcomed their first child, a boy, they named Oliver, in May 2005. (edit)
Wrote one, directed two and has been a story editor for episodes of 7th Heaven.(edit)
7th Heaven co-stars call him "Bucky".(edit)
He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in May 2002, and went on hiatus from 7th Heaven while he underwent treatment. As of April 2003, it was reportedly in remission, and he began appearing on the program again, starting with the 150th episode. He has since returned as a recurring cast member. (edit)
In 2000 was nominated for a MTV Movie Award for Teaching Mrs. Tingle. It was in the 'Best Kiss' category and was shared with actress Katie Holmes.(edit)
Nominated for a Young Artist Award, along with the rest of the cast of, 7th Heaven in 1999.(edit)