★ 7.5 
Acting
James Watson
James Watson is best known for Horizon and Genius of Britain. James Watson was born on April 6, 1928. James Watson died on November 6, 2025 at the age of 97.
- Born
- April 6, 1928
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- November 6, 2025 (97 years old)
Biography
James Watson is an American scientist who earned a B.Sc. degree in Zoology from the University of Chicago in 1947 and received a Ph.D. degree in Zoology in 1950 from Indiana University. He is the co-discoverer of the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, and shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his research.
Known for
★ 7.5 
★ 7 Genius of Britain
Filmography
- 2010Genius of BritainSelf
- 1964HorizonSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Watson been in?
James Watson is best known for Horizon and Genius of Britain.
When was James Watson born?
James Watson was born on April 6, 1928. (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
How old is James Watson?
James Watson died on November 6, 2025 at the age of 97.
Updated: November 11, 2026 ·