Duncan Watson
American former child voice actor (born 1963)
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Duncan P. Watson[1] (born 1963)[1] is a former assistant public works director and former child voice actor, who is known for voicing Charlie Brown from 1975 to 1977.[2]
1963 (age 62–63)
- Assistant Public Works Director
- voice actor
Duncan Watson | |
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| Born | Duncan Pepper Watson 1963 (age 62–63) Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of New Hampshire Antioch New England Graduate School |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1975–1977 voice actor, 1992–2025 public works |
| Children | 2[1] |
Early life
Duncan P. Watson was born in Montclair, New Jersey in 1963, he spend most of his life living in Mexico, California and Utah before eventually moving to New Hampshire.[1] He graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1985.[1]
Career
Watson begin his acting career in 1975 at the age of twelve years old when he was cast as the fifth official voice actor of the Peanuts character Charlie Brown.[2] He voiced Charlie in Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown and in Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown. He then returned to voice the same character in the feature-length movie Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown, which was also his final acting role.[2]
Watson also voiced the character Franklin in You're A Good Sport Charlie Brown.
In November 2024, Watson published his first book, "Everyone's Trash, One Man Vs. 1.6 Billion Pounds", Peter Randall Publishers.
From 1992 through 2025 he worked as the assistant director of Public Works in Keene, New Hampshire.[1][3]
Personal life
Watson lives in Southwest, NH. He has two adult daughters, Samantha Ann and Selma Marie.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown | Charlie Brown (voice) | Television special[4] |
| 1975 | You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown | Television special | |
| 1976 | Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown | Television documentary | |
| 1977 | Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown | Film |