Eddie Samuel Obong Watson Jr., widely known as Eddie Watson is a prominent Liberian-born Ghanaian actor, filmmaker, and producer known for his dynamic roles in African cinema, particularly in Ghana and Nigeria. He gained wide recognition for creating and starring in the impactful short film Ebola, which raised awareness about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Eddie Samuel Obong Watson Jr. |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Monrovia, Liberia |
| Nationality | Liberian-born Ghanaian |
| State of Origin | Liberia |
| Partner | Naomi Baaba Watson (née Woode) |
| Children | Emirror Kelsey Watson |
| Occupations | Actor, Producer, Director, Writer |
| Net Worth | Approx. $3 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on May 22, 1980, in Monrovia, Liberia, Eddie Watson faced early challenges shaped by his background and upbringing.
He attended Achimota School in Accra, Ghana, and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Ghana. His mother, Leonora Caulker, was a major influence in his formative years.
Career
Watson began his acting career in 2010 with the film Labour of Love. He quickly rose to prominence with a supporting role in Somewhere in Africa, earning a nomination at the Nollywood & African Films Critics Awards (NAFCA).
Over the years, he expanded into Nollywood and became a household name with major roles in films like Single and Married, House of Gold, and Purple Rose.
In 2014, Watson wrote, directed, and produced Ebola, a significant short film about the Ebola epidemic. The film won the Ghana Movie Award for Best Short Film, and Watson also received a nomination for Best Actor for his role in Bachelors.
He has since worked on several other productions, including Jack & Jill and She Prayed.
Personal Life
Eddie is married to Naomi Baaba Watson (née Woode), and they have a daughter named Emirror Kelsey Watson, born in 2015. The couple resides in Accra, Ghana.
Eddie Watson Net Worth
Eddie Watson’s net worth is estimated at around $3 million, earned through his prolific career in acting, producing, and directing across African cinema.
Filmography (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Labour of Love | – | Debut film |
| 2011 | Somewhere in Africa | Clark | NAFCA nomination |
| 2011 | 4Play Reloaded | Eddie | Sequel to 4Play |
| 2012 | Single and Married | Andy | Nollywood crossover |
| 2013 | House of Gold | Sam | Ghanaian box-office hit |
| 2014 | Purple Rose | Dylan | |
| 2014 | Bachelors | – | Ghana Movie Award nominee |
| 2014 | Sisters at War | – | |
| 2014 | Jack & Jill | Jack | Also producer |
| 2014 | Ebola: The Documentary | – | Writer/Director/Producer |
| 2015 | She Prayed | – | Producer |
| 2016 | Don’t Fight It | Benson | |
| 2017 | 3 Is a Crowd | Afam | |
| 2018 | Chain | Tomide | |
| 2019 | Size 12 | Michael | |
| 2020 | Swapped | Akande Adebanjo | |
| 2021 | 30 Days | Felix | |
| 2022 | Entwined | Sam | |
| 2023 | Mary Mary | Jason | |
| 2024 | Alaye | Ben |
Awards and Recognition
- Winner, Ghana Movie Award for Best Short Film (Ebola), 2014
- Nominee, Ghana Movie Award for Best Actor (Bachelors), 2014
- Nollywood & African Films Critics Awards (NAFCA) nomination, for Somewhere in Africa
