Born in Manhattan, NY, and raised in Tottenville, Staten Island, Watson moved to the Bronx and later to Rockland County as a young adolescent. He is a writer, filmmaker, director, editor, and producer with degrees in Humanity and concentrations in psychology, sociology, and history. With over 20 years in education, Watson has been a teacher, after-school program director, and online tutor. At the College of Suny Purchase, he discovered his creative side, inspired by actor Wesley Snipes. Watson’s career includes program director roles and high school teaching. Since 2010, he has focused on writing and filmmaking, producing stage plays, screenplays, and musicals.