- Was one of Spencer Tracy's last visitors before his death. Watson and "Uncle Spence" had become friends while filming Boys Town (1938) together.
- Inspired to become a Methodist minister in later years by Spencer Tracy's Father Flanagan performance and Tracy's warm treatment of the boys on the set of Boys Town (1938), of which Bobs was one.
- Retires after 30 years as a Methodist minister. (June 1997)
- 'Bobs' is his real nickname, given by his father to distinguish him from another actor named 'Bob Watson'.
- Nicknamed the Cry Baby of Hollywood, as he could cry on cue.
- Brother of actors Coy Watson, Delmar Watson, Billy Watson as well as other Watson siblings who also appeared in films; there were six boys and three girls.
- He and his older brother Coy Watson were both born on the same day (November 16) eighteen years apart.
- Met Father Flanagan during the filming of Boys Town (1938).
- Was officiant at Ron Howard's wedding.
- Also known as Reverend Bobs Watson. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997.
- Child actor who specialized at shedding tears - puddles of 'em.
- Not to be confused with the US comic actor Bobby Watson.
- Son of Coy Watson Sr..
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