
John M. Watson Sr. (January 10, 1937 - September 7, 2006) was an American Jazz musician and actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in films such as Groundhog Day, The Fugitive, Natural Born Killers, and Soul Food. He was also a noted trombonist with musicians Red Saunders and Count Basie.
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Groundhog Day
1993 · as Bartender (as John Watson Sr.)

The Fugitive
1993 · as Bones Roosevelt

Natural Born Killers
1994 · as Black Inmate

Hoodlum
1997 · as Manager of Pool Hall

Stranger Than Fiction
2006 · as TV Author

Hero
1992 · as African American Wannabee

Only the Lonely
1991 · as Leo

The Public Eye
1992 · as Scullion

Soul Food
1997 · as Uncle Pete

To Sir, with Love II
1996 · as Publisher

Opportunity Knocks
1990 · as Harold Monroe

The Trouble with Dee Dee
2005 · as Ali

39: A Film by Carroll McKane
2006 · as Jake