Barry Watson

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Recent Role:
Evan Robins on Drop Dead Diva
Gender:
Male
Born:
4-23-1974
Birthplace:
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
Birth Name:
Michael Barret Watson
AKA:
Michael Barret Watson, Michael Barrett Watson
After what Barry Watson has gone through with his health, love life, and career, it wouldn't be hard to imagine him feeling to be one of the most blessed and luckiest people on this Earth. Television and film actor Watson has battled through cancer, was reunited with his life partner after several years, and has starred in three successive television shows from 1996 to 2009, his most popular role playing Matt Camden on the conservative family drama 7th Heaven. He spent his first eight years in Traverse City, MichiganMore before his family settled in Richardson, a suburb in Dallas, Texas, where he began a career in modeling up until his mid-teens. With the suggestion of his modeling agent, Barry took acting courses.

In 1989, Watson moved to Los Angeles and immediately landed the role of Randy on the long-running daytime soap Days of Our Lives. After his six-month stint on the show, Barry went back to Texas and finished his secondary studies at Richardson High School (1992), where he first met his fiancee Tracy Hutson. He then returned to LA determined to continue his acting profession. He made guest appearances on The Nanny (1994), Baywatch (1996), and Nash Bridges (1996) before he met actress Tori Spelling, who introduced her to his first wife Laura Payne Gabriel. He also met Tori's father, TV producer Aaron Spelling, who cast him in a recurring role on the short-lived NBC teen drama Malibu Shores.

It was in 1996 when Barry landed the role of his career as he was cast by Spelling to play Matt, oldest son of Rev. Eric Camden (Stephen Collins) on 7th Heaven. During his ten-year stint on the series, Watson also had notable appearances in the films Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999), Sorority Boys (2002), and Boogeyman (2005). In 2002, Watson was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease, a form of lymphatic cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, he stopped work as an actor but was instead involved as a writer for 7th Heaven. With his cancer going into remission in 2003, Barry continued on with his character on the show until it ended in 2006. He was never out of work after that as he portrayed the title role of Brian O'Hara on the ABC sitcom What About Brian (2006-2007) and played Todd, the ex-boyfriend and roommate of Samantha (Christina Applegate) on another ABC sitcom Samantha Who? (2007-2009).

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    He's been one of my favorite actors for a long time, and this time he's coming to you from the future! You all probably know Barry Watson from shows like Samantha Who? and Seventh Heaven, and now he's starring in a new ABC Family movie My Future boyfriend, premiering Sunday, April 10 at 8/7c. IMore work for ABC Family so I'm here to bring you all the details about the film! Watson plays an archeologist from the future who goes back in time to see what life was like in 2011. He has a lot in story for him as he discovers music, books, and most importantly of LOVE. He meets Sara Rue's character and discovers what love is for the first time. Don't forget to tune-in!

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    10 Perfect
    I've grew-up watching Barry Watson, from his previous series of 7th Heaven. hide show

    Wow! I couldn't believe my own eyes at all. Barry Watson is quite opposite than his role of Matt Camdan on 7th Heaven for sure. He is one heck of funnist tv star and person i've ever seen. Barry Watson brings great comedic as person/actor and great entertainment. Oh, Man! Barry Watson & Micheal Rosenbaum brings the same level of comedic entertainment as the funnist tv star.

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    Once again, if you didn't get my first review ever on TV.com...Best actor ever!

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    10 Perfect
    Barry Watson first grabbed my attention when I saw him on 7th Heaven many years ago...He is a cool-looking guy and an awesome actor! They should have had him on that show more often! hide show

    I must say that Barry Watson is definitely my favorite actor! I have seen a lot of good pictures of him. I first saw him on 7th Heaven many years ago. But that episode had David Galliger in it also, who played Simon Camden. At first, I didn't like the show then, because Simon tackled one of his friends in the house. Then, many years later, when I saw a commercial for it I saw Barry Watson on it. I watched the show and his acting was perfect! He is a really cool guy!

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    10 Perfect
    he is a great older brother . hide show

    Matt is like the best older brother any one could have. He is so supportive to his younger brothers and sisters. He puts them first before anyone else. Its so amazing to see him work his magic as the oldsest Camden child. He is very happily married to a great jewish girl Sarah. I love Sarah, she is very funny and open minded about everything she does what she wants and doesnt think twicew about it. Matt and Sarah are both in medical school training to become a doctor. Best wishes for them and good luck in the future. I hope to be seeing Matt a lot this season.

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    10 Perfect
    A very good actor and person. hide show

    Barry plays the role of Matt Camden on 7th Heaven. I have always loved him very much on 7th Heaven he was one of the better actors.

    I also like him as a person as well. The thing I like most about him is that he is a cancer surviver. He was diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease and went throuch chemotherapy. He won a teen choice award the same time he was going through chemo. When I was watching it I thought, "What are they going to do if Barry wins? He's not going to be there because he has cancer." And then it was announced that he had won. He showed up with his hair falling out "not looking his best" and accepted his award. Ever since then I thought he was cool.

    He is now a husband and a father to a little boy named Oliver.

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