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Vernee Watson-Johnson
American actress (b. )
Vernee Christell Johnson (née Watson; born September 28, )[1][2][3] is an American actress, author, and acting coach. Watson-Johnson is known for her recurring roles as Vernajean Williams on Welcome Back, Kotter (–), as Viola "Vy" Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (–), playing the mother of Will Smith's character[4] and head nurse Gloria Tyler on Bob Hearts Abishola (–).
She is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse.[5][6] Since she has played Stella Henry on General Hospital.
Early life
Vernee Christell Watson was born in New York City, where she was also raised. She graduated from Cathedral High School and New York University with a major in drama.[2] She began her professional career at age 17 with the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble in Manhattan and would tour with the group for five years.[2]
Career
Watson-Johnson played Blue's love interest in the film Trick Baby.
She was also a regular cast member of the – situation comedyFoley Square as Denise Willums, the secretary for Alex Harrigan, played by the show's star, Margaret Colin. She played a small role on Sister, Sister as Lisa's (Jackée Harry) best friend Patrice, and as the mayor's secretary, Lucille Banks, on Carter Country.
She also had a recurring role as "Birdie" on The Young and the Restless. In , she appeared in the film Christmas with the Kranks.
Biography of jacob Further, her hair and eyes color are black. Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series. Karissa Staples. Wikidata item.In addition, Watson-Johnson has made appearances in episodes of television shows as The Love Boat, Hill Street Blues, Married with Children, L.A. Law, Suddenly Susan, Dharma & Greg, The X-Files, ER, Days of Our Lives, Malcolm in the Middle, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Desperate Housewives, Ghost Whisperer, Benson, The Big Bang Theory, Good Times, Dexter, Two and a Half Men, Southland, Criminal Minds, A.N.T.
Farm, What's Happening!!, Young Sheldon, Jessie, Mike and Molly, and several other series.
Watson-Johnson has additionally appeared in several TV commercials for various national brands, including McDonald's, Polaroid, Kellogg's, Pillsbury, Lysol, Taco Bell, IBM, Procter & Gamble, and Walmart.
As a voice actress, she has been tied to Hanna-Barbera Productions and Warner Bros. Animation with roles in shows such as Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, Laff-A-Lympics, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, Animaniacs, Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond, as well as the feature filmThe Ant Bully, and several video games related to these productions.[7] From to , she lent her voice to the show Baby Talk, where she was the voice of baby Danielle (played by Alicia and Celicia Johnson).
In , Watson-Johnson had roles in three films: The Ant Bully, The Celestine Prophecy and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. In , Watson-Johnson was cast as Stella Henry on General Hospital, aunt of Donnell Turner's character Curtis Ashford.[8][9] She won two Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for the role in and [10]
She guest starred as Janice on Peacock's dramatic Fresh Prince reimagining Bel-Air in its ninth episode.[11]
Personal life
Watson-Johnson has been married twice.
Her first marriage was to Joe Duckett from until , and was last married to photographer Van Johnson from to Watson-Johnson has a daughter named Sunde Jinia Johnson (b. ) and a son named Josh (b. ) with Johnson.[12] In , Watson-Johnson was a witness in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| That's My Mama! | Thelma | 1 episode | ||
| – | Welcome Back, Kotter | Verna Jean Williams | 13 episodes | |
| Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics | Dee Dee Skyes | Voice | ||
| What's Happening!! | Judy Crane | Episode: "Nice Guys Finish Last" | ||
| Good Times | Valerie | Episode: "Thelma's African Romance (Part 1)" Episode: "J.J. and The Boss's Daughter" | ||
| – | Carter Country | Lucille Banks | 44 episodes | |
| – | Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels | Dee Dee Skyes | Voice, main role | [17] |
| – | The Love Boat | various | 4 episodes | |
| The World's Greatest Super Friends | University Scientist | Voice, episode: "Universe of Evil" | ||
| – | Fantasy Island | various | 3 episodes | |
| Vega$ | N/A | Episode: "The Hunter Hunted" | ||
| The Jeffersons | Carol | Episode: "I've Still Got It" | ||
| Benson | Elaine | 2 episodes | ||
| – | Foley Square | Denise Willums | 14 episodes | |
| – | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Viola "Vy" Smith | 15 episodes | |
| – | Baby Talk | Danielle Craig | Voice, 20 episodes | |
| Hell Hath No Fury | Tyleen | Television film | ||
| Batman: The Animated Series | Dana Blessing / Doctor | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | ||
| – | Grace Under Fire | Vicki Hudson | 2 episodes | |
| – | Animaniacs | Mrs.
Jenny / Robin | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
| Superman: The Animated Series | Female Neighbor / Female Worker | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | ||
| – | Sister, Sister | Patrice | 5 episodes | |
| The Young and the Restless | Birdie | Recurring role, 19 episodes | ||
| – | Batman Beyond | Lorraine Tate | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
| – | Static Shock | Mrs.
Watkins | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
| The West Wing | Nurse | Episode: "Twenty Five" | ||
| The X-Files | Nurse Whitney Edwards | Episode: "Audrey Pauley" | ||
| , , | Two and a Half Men | Nurse | 3 episodes | |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Aunt Sis | Episode:"Who Gives This Bride" | ||
| Dexter | Doakes's Mother | Episode: "Return to Sender" | ||
| Desperate Housewives | ER Doctor | Episode: "Listen to the Rain on the Roof" | ||
| Ghost Whisperer | Traci Cotter | Episode: "Giving up the Ghost" | ||
| Days of Our Lives | Dr.
Ella Kraft | 9 episodes | ||
| – | The Big Bang Theory | Nurse Althea | 6 episodes | |
| Criminal Minds | Miss Hightower | Episode: "To Hell And Back" | ||
| House | Nurse Smits | 2 episodes | ||
| Melissa & Joey | Miss Lunt | Episode: "Pilot" | ||
| Good Luck Charlie | Principal Hibbert | Episode: "Teddy's Bear" | ||
| Castle | Mercy | Episode: "Demons" | ||
| Mr.
Box Office | Mrs.Vernee watson-johnson biography of abraham Skip to content April 24, ,. Retrieved May 9, Johnson Publishing Company. Superman: The Animated Series. Owens | Episode: "Holy Matriphony" | ||
| A.N.T Farm | Granny | Episode: "early retiremANT" | ||
| Jessie | Mrs. Harris | Episode: "From the White House to Our House" | ||
| Two and a Half Men | Karen | Episode: "Boompa Loved His Hookers" | ||
| School of Rock | Mrs.
Calpakis | 2 episodes | ||
| NCIS | Miss Helen Frimkes | Episode: "Being Bad" | ||
| Mike & Molly | Blanche | Episode: "I See Love" | ||
| –present | General Hospital | Stella Henry | Recurring role | [8][9] |
| – | Young Sheldon | Nurse Robinson | 2 episodes; credited as Vernee Watson | |
| The Resident | Mary Phillips | Episode: "The Elopement" | ||
| Home by Spring | Mrs.
Wilson | Television film | ||
| – | Bob Hearts Abishola | Gloria Tyler, nurse | Main role, credited as Vernee Watson | [18] |
| Bel-Air | Helen | Episode: "Can't Knock The Hustle" | ||
| Shrinking | Phyllis | Episode: "Honesty Era" | [19] |
Video games
Awards and nominations
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