Pierre Watkin: Pierre Watkin. Actor: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Pierre Watkin was one of a stable of tall, distinguished-looking and sophisticated character actors (such as Russell Hicks, Jonathan Hale, Selmer Jackson and Samuel S. Hinds) whom Hollywood kept steadily employed playing political leaders, army officers, lawyers, wealthy businessmen and the like. Unlike many of his colleagues in that category, however, Watkin is notable for his (relatively) soft voice and precisely articulated...
Known For: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (Senate Minority Leader), Superman (White), Bill Cracks Down (William 'Bill' Reardon Sr.), The Story of Seabiscuit (Charles S. Howard)