Jonathan Watson is regarded as one of Scotland's top actors, comedians, script writers and of course mimics.
Regularly appearing on national radio and television programmes, Jonathan has become legendary as the voices and faces of the nations favourite soccer stars and pundits including Kenny Dalgleish, Frank McAvennie and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Born in Glasgow, Jonathan Watson trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. On leaving College he joined the Glasgow Citizens' T.A.G. Theatre Company and went on to work with the Traverse, Borderline, 7:84, Royal Lyceum, Perth Rep., and the Scottish Theatre Co., while returning to the Citizens' on many occasions.
While featuring in many television dramas earlier on in his career, it was his involvement with BBC Scotland's Comedy Unit that saw him appear in NAKED VIDEO, CITY LIGHTS, RAB C. NESBITT, and ONLY AN EXCUSE? - which takes a satirical look at Scottish football, and is transmitted just before the bells on New Year's Eve.
Recent theatre work has included Rob Drummond's critically acclaimed QUIZ SHOW at The Traverse, Edinburgh. John Byrne's adaptation of Chekhov's THE THREE SISTERS for The Tron, Glasgow, and The National Theatre of Scotland's hugely successful production of YER GRANNY - which toured Scotland & Northern Ireland, playing to sell out crowds.
Film work includes - LOCAL HERO, GIRL IN THE PICTURE, THE MATCH, SOLID GEOMETRY, FILTH, and the award winning horror film LET US PREY - which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Television work includes THE BILL, CASUALTY, NEW TOWN, GARROW'S LAW, NEW TRICKS, RUBENESQUE, MOUNTAIN MEN, WATERLOO ROAD, TWO DOORS DOWN, SCOTLAND IN A DAY, FRIED, UPSTART CROW, and BOB SERVANT - which saw him playing opposite Brian Cox, as Bob's down-trodden but trusty sidekick - Frank.
Most recently Jonathan appeared in TWO DOORS DOWN, playing the part of Colin. A third series has been commissioned for BBC2 network, and filming starts in 2017.
Jonathan is not only a very funny guy but also a total professional. He's great to work with, at all types of events and is always happy to take a brief from his clients. He is a superb after dinner performer and also enjoys taking a main role in Burns Suppers, all over the world.
TESTIMONIALS:
The Spina Bifida Burns Supper in Glasgow was superb... a most memorable Memory delivered by Lord George Robertson, a rollicking Toast to the Lassies by Edinburgh's own Bill Barclay and an amazingly energetic and entertaining auction conducted by Fife's, Willie Allen.
But the highlight for me was the reciting of Tam O'Shanter by Jonathan Watson. What a display of a true actor's skill! He had no need of props or gimmicks, his voice and simple gestures brought the narrative to life in a way that I had never experienced before. It was a treat!
Howard Haslett, Chairman of Spina Bifida Burns Supper Committee.
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