Education
A native of Wanstead, Watt studied drama at Manchester University where he directed several stage productions.
A native of Wanstead, Watt studied drama at Manchester University where he directed several stage productions.
He is also known for his appearances on the British Broadcasting Corporation radio show Fighting Talk. One of his first television roles was in the comedy series Never the Twain in 1981, but his big break came in 1985 when he was cast as one of the original characters in the British Broadcasting Corporation"s fledgling soap opera, EastEnders. Watt played Lofty Holloway, the weedy, asthmatic barman of The Queen Vic from the show"s inception until 1988.
Other acting credits have included roles in the British Broadcasting Corporation drama South of the Border, a South London detective show.
The role of Norman in the 1990 film for Independent Television called And the Nightingale Sang, a love story set during the war. Boon 1992, with Michael Elphick.
As well as a minor role in the 1992 film Patriot Games, among others As well as television and film he has had many theatre and stage roles.
Most notably, he starred in the one-man show Fever Pitch, based on the Nick Hornby novel of the same name.
After leaving EastEnders, Watt combined acting with his second passion, football, by becoming a sports journalist. He has presented for Channel 4, Radio 1, Radio 3, Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT, and cable television He also hosts Arsenal television"s Monday night Fans Forum. He produced, directed and presented the Channel 4 children"s sports show, Rookies.
On 22 October 2010, Watt appeared in an episode of the British Broadcasting Corporation television series New Tricks.
Watt was romantically involved with his EastEnders cast-mate Anita Dobson, who played Angie Watts. He is an avid supporter of Arsenal football club and Cheltenham Town, a committed Labour Party member and a speaker for left-wing causes.
Watt recorded a version of Bob Dylan"s Subterranean Homesick Blues in 1985, which featured members of the British band New Order among other artists.