Eddie Samuel Obong Watson Jr., popularly known as Eddie Watson is an actor, director, and producer in African cinema. Eddie is a talented entertainer and filmmaker. He was born in Liberia and raised in Ghana. It has only been over ten years of him being in cinema; during that time he has become a popular entertainer in both the Ghanaian and Nollywood film industries with a massive fan base spanning the continent. His storytelling and passion for other arts provided for him to stay as an actor and filmmaker 

Quick Facts about Eddie Watson

Full Name: Eddie Samuel Obong Watson Jr.

Date of Birth: May 22, 1980

Age: 45 years (As of 2025)

Nationality: Liberian-Ghanaian

Occupation: Actor, director, producer

Spouse: Naomi Baaba Watson

Children: Emirror Cassia Watson

Social Media Instagram: @eddiewatsonjr

Background and Education

Eddie Watson was born on May 22, 1980, in Monrovia, Liberia. Eddie grew up in a family who believed in the importance of education and having strong minds also working hard. Mr. Eddie and Leonora Caulke are his parents, he is their first child. They also had one other daughter which is his younger sister, Edith Watson. Eddie lost his mother in 2021, it was a life-changing moment for him.

Eddie started schooling in Liberia and later went to St. Patrick’s High School in Monrovia, Liberia. After spending a large part of his life in Liberia, Eddie eventually began to reside in Ghana, where he would contribute significantly to the entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Eddie Watson is married to Naomi Baaba Watson, a nurse who is Ghanaian and resides in the United States. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Watson wed on October 4, 2013, and welcomed their baby girl, Emirror Cassia Watson, to this world on February 2, 2015. Eddie frequently shares priceless moments of family time on social media to display the depth of love he has for his wife and daughter.

A Gifted Film Career

Eddie Watson’s professional acting started in 2010, with a role in the Ghanaian movie Labour of Love. After this movie, the filmmakers started paying attention to Eddie Watson and starred in movies such as African War and Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of Humanity. For the movie Somewhere in Africa, Eddie received a nomination at the Nollywood & African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA), so even though this acknowledgment was small, this was the first indication he was emerging as an actor of note.

HIS NOLLYWOOD BREAKTHROUGH

While Eddie Watson starred in movies before the year 2011, his Nollywood debut began in 2011 in the movie Desperate Heart alongside Queen Nwokoye. This very quickly opened up opportunities in Nigeria, and he starred in movies such as Single and Married (2012), House of Gold (2013), and Purple Rose (2014). Eddie’s ability to shift quickly between Ghanaian cinema and Nigerian cinema quickly made Eddie a familiar actor across the industry for both markets.

A FILMMAKER WITH A STORY TO TELL

Sadly, Eddie’s love for storytelling doesn’t stop with acting. In 2014 Eddie wrote, directed, and produced the short film Ebola, which Eddie felt he had to make due to the devastating effects of the Ebola outbreak on his native home of Liberia. In 2014, the film won him the Best Short Film Award at the Ghana Movie Awards, and it proved Eddie had the foresight to address socially relevant topics through film. As CEO of Emirror Films Productions, Eddie produced several well-reviewed films, including Jack & Jill, She Prayed, and Mary Mary. Emirror Films Productions was created to tell stories that are impactful and inspire people across Africa and beyond.

Achievements

Eddie Watson’s career has many impressive awards and achievements:

• 2014 Ghana Movie Awards: Won Best Short Film for Ebola and nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Bachelors);
• Nelas Awards UK 2019: Most Outstanding Actor.
• Premiering Success: She Prayed premiered to a 98% rating in Sierra Leone in 2015 and set a record for the highest rating.

Selected Filmography

Eddie has starred in more than 200 films, further demonstrating his scope of versatility as an actor. Some of his notable films include

• The Devil You Don’t Know
• 3 Days to Wed
• Father of the Year
• Game of Fate
• Twice the Love
• Men Love Lust
• Jack & Jill
• She Prayed
• Emirror Films Productions:
• Who Impregnated Keira
• The Thin Line Between You and Me
• What the Heart Can Take
• Mary Mary

Struggle and Stride

2014 was a critical time for Eddie. His home country of Liberia was in the throes of the calamity of an Ebola outbreak, and he channeled this grief and concern into creating Ebola, a film to create awareness around the epidemic. Such an elaborate duality of personal loss and professional flourish illustrates Eddie’s determination and commitment to his craft.

Net Worth and Lifestyle

Eddie Watson’s net worth is estimated to be around $850,000 as of 2025, which illustrates his success as an actor, producer, and businessman. He has a home and drives luxury vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz ML 350. Eddie’s success hasn’t changed who he is. He has committed to using his platform as a member of the community to create awareness and to motivate and inspire people.

Legacy and Future

Eddie Watson’s story of transition from Monrovia to a landlord in Africa demonstrates talent, hard work, and vision. Now as an actor, director, and producer, Eddie is paving the road to develop entertaining, informative, and inspiring storytelling. Eddie Watson’s unwavering commitment to storytelling makes him a great voice in the African entertainment industry.