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| birth_name = Vernee Christell Watson |
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* Vernajean Williams – ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'' |
* Vernajean Williams – ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'' |
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* Dee Dee Skyes – ''[[Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels]]'' |
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* Viola "Vy" Smith – ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'' |
* Viola "Vy" Smith – ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'' |
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* Gloria Tyler – ''[[Bob Hearts Abishola]]'' |
* Gloria Tyler – ''[[Bob Hearts Abishola]]'' |
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| alma_mater = [[New York University]] ( |
| alma_mater = [[New York University]] (Bachelor of Arts) |
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'''Vernee Christell |
'''Vernee Christell Johnson''' (née '''Watson'''; born September 28, 1949)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Company |first1=Johnson Publishing |title=Jet |date=1982 |publisher=Johnson Publishing Company |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nEEDAAAAMBAJ&q=vernee+watson+september+28&pg=PA46 |access-date=18 April 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TDA">{{cite news |title=TV's Vernee Watson does some theater |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30732420/ |access-date=18 April 2019 |publisher=The Daily American |date=27 August 1979}}</ref><ref name="BPH">{{cite news |last1=Bolden |first1=Bonnie |title=Television Actress Claims Raleigh County Roots |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/30732469/ |access-date=18 April 2019 |publisher=Beckley Post-Herald |date=7 January 1977}}</ref> is an American actress, author, and acting coach. Watson-Johnson is best known for her recurring roles as Vernajean Williams on ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'' (1975–1979), as Viola "Vy" Smith on ''[[The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]'' (1990–1996), playing the mother of [[Will Smith]]'s character<ref name=banks>{{cite encyclopedia| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wxa7BAAAQBAJ&q=Vernee+Watson&pg=PA502| encyclopedia=Historical Dictionary of African American Television| title=Watson, Vernee (1954-)| first1=Kathleen| last1=Fearn-Banks| first2=Anne| last2= Burford-Johnson| page=502| publisher=Rowman & Littlefield| date=October 3, 2014| isbn=978-0-8108-7917-1}}</ref> and head nurse Gloria Tyler on ''[[Bob Hearts Abishola]]'' (2019–2024). She is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse.<ref name="screenrant">{{cite web |last1=Thapa |first1=Shaurya |title=Vernee Watson-Johnson's 10 Best Movie & TV Roles, Ranked By IMDb |url=https://screenrant.com/vernee-watson-johnson-best-movie-tv-roles-ranked-imdb/ |website=ScreenRant |date=11 May 2021 |access-date=5 December 2021}}</ref><ref name="movietvdb">{{cite web |title=Vernee Watson-Johnson |url=https://movietvdb.org/person/157085/vernee-watson-johnson |website=movietvdb |access-date=5 December 2021}}</ref> Since 2017 she has played Stella Henry on ''[[General Hospital]]''. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Vernee Christell Watson was born in New York City |
Vernee Christell Watson was born in New York City, where she was also raised. She graduated from [[Cathedral High School (New York City)|Cathedral High School]] and New York University with a major in drama.<ref name="TDA" /> 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.<ref name="TDA" /> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Watson-Johnson played Blue's love interest in the 1972 film ''[[Trick Baby]]''. She was also a regular cast member of the 1985–1986 [[situation comedy]] ''[[Foley Square (TV series)|Foley 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 (TV series)|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 2005, she appeared in the film ''[[Christmas with the Kranks]]''. 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 (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'', ''[[Ghost Whisperer]]'', ''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]'', ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'', ''[[Good Times]]'', ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'', ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'', ''[[Southland (TV series)|Southland]]'', ''[[Criminal Minds]]'', ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]'', ''[[What's Happening!!]]'', ''[[Young Sheldon]]'', ''[[Jessie (2011 TV series)|Jessie]]'', ''[[Mike and Molly]]'', and several other series. |
Watson-Johnson played Blue's love interest in the 1972 film ''[[Trick Baby]]''. She was also a regular cast member of the 1985–1986 [[situation comedy]] ''[[Foley Square (TV series)|Foley 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 (TV series)|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 2005, she appeared in the film ''[[Christmas with the Kranks]]''. 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 (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'', ''[[Malcolm in the Middle]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'', ''[[Ghost Whisperer]]'', ''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]'', ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'', ''[[Good Times]]'', ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'', ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'', ''[[Southland (TV series)|Southland]]'', ''[[Criminal Minds]]'', ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]'', ''[[What's Happening!!]]'', ''[[Young Sheldon]]'', ''[[Jessie (2011 TV series)|Jessie]]'', ''[[Mike and Molly]]'', and several other series. |
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Beginning in the mid-1970s, Watson-Johnson appeared in several TV commercials for various national brands, including |
Beginning in the mid-1970s, Watson-Johnson appeared in several TV commercials for various national brands, including McDonald's, Polaroid, Kellogg's, Pillsbury, Lysol, Taco Bell, IBM and Procter & Gamble. |
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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 film]] ''[[The Ant Bully]]'', and several [[video games]] related to these productions.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://voicechasers.com/database/showactor.php?actorid=3714 |title=Vernee Watson-Johnson voiceography |website=Voice Chasers |access-date=April 20, 2011}}</ref> From 1991 to 1992, she lent her voice to the show ''[[Baby Talk (TV series)|Baby Talk]]'', where she was the voice of baby Danielle (played by Alicia and Celicia Johnson). In 2006, Watson-Johnson had roles in three films: ''[[The Ant Bully (film)|The Ant Bully]]'', ''[[The Celestine Prophecy (film)|The Celestine Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties]]''. In 2017, Watson-Johnson was cast as Stella Henry on |
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 film]] ''[[The Ant Bully]]'', and several [[video games]] related to these productions.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://voicechasers.com/database/showactor.php?actorid=3714 |title=Vernee Watson-Johnson voiceography |website=Voice Chasers |access-date=April 20, 2011}}</ref> From 1991 to 1992, she lent her voice to the show ''[[Baby Talk (TV series)|Baby Talk]]'', where she was the voice of baby Danielle (played by Alicia and Celicia Johnson). In 2006, Watson-Johnson had roles in three films: ''[[The Ant Bully (film)|The Ant Bully]]'', ''[[The Celestine Prophecy (film)|The Celestine Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties]]''. In 2017, Watson-Johnson was cast as Stella Henry on ''[[General Hospital]]'', aunt of [[Donnell Turner]]'s character [[Curtis Ashford]].<ref name="Sheknows Media">{{cite web| title=General Hospital: Comings & Goings| url=http://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/comings-and-goings| website=[[Soaps.com]]| access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref><ref name="ABC Eades">{{cite journal| last=Eades| first=Chris| title=Stella on GENERAL HOSPITAL — Meet Vernee Watson!| url=http://abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-curtis-aunt-stella-vernee-watson-134193| journal=ABC Soaps in Depth| date=June 7, 2017| access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref> She won two [[Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series]] for the role in 2018 and 2019.<ref name="Emmy win">{{cite journal| url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/daytime-emmy-awards-winners-complete-list-1202378978/| title=Daytime Emmy Awards Complete Winners List: ''Days Of Our Lives'', ''The Talk'', ''GMA'' Among Honorees| first=Dino-Ray| last=Ramos| journal=Deadline Hollywood| date=April 29, 2018| access-date=April 30, 2018}}</ref> |
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She guest starred as Janice on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]'s dramatic ''Fresh Prince'' reimagining ''[[Bel-Air (TV series)|Bel-Air]]'' in its ninth episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/daphne-maxwell-reid-vernee-watson-johnson-return-to-guest-star-on-peacocks-bel-air-1234972381/|title='Fresh Prince' Alums Daphne Maxwell Reid & Vernee Watson-Johnson To Guest Star On Peacock's 'Bel-Air'|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Brandon|last=Choe|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> |
She guest starred as Janice on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]'s dramatic ''Fresh Prince'' reimagining ''[[Bel-Air (TV series)|Bel-Air]]'' in its ninth episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/daphne-maxwell-reid-vernee-watson-johnson-return-to-guest-star-on-peacocks-bel-air-1234972381/|title='Fresh Prince' Alums Daphne Maxwell Reid & Vernee Watson-Johnson To Guest Star On Peacock's 'Bel-Air'|work=Deadline Hollywood|first=Brandon|last=Choe|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Watson-Johnson has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Joe Duckett from 1976 until 1977, and was last married to photographer Van Johnson from 1979 to 1991. Watson-Johnson has a daughter named Sunde Jinia Johnson (b. 1983) and a son named Josh (b. 1987) with Johnson.<ref>{{cite journal| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7EEDAAAAMBAJ&q=Vernee+Watson&pg=PA62| journal= |
Watson-Johnson has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Joe Duckett from 1976 until 1977, and was last married to photographer Van Johnson from 1979 to 1991. Watson-Johnson has a daughter named Sunde Jinia Johnson (b. 1983) and a son named Josh (b. 1987) with Johnson.<ref>{{cite journal| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7EEDAAAAMBAJ&q=Vernee+Watson&pg=PA62| journal=Jet| title=Actress Vernee Watson Has First Child, Girl, 6 1/2 Lbs.| date=May 9, 1983| page=62| volume=64| number=9| issn=0021-5996}}</ref> In 2005, Watson-Johnson was a witness in [[Michael Jackson]]'s [[Trial of Michael Jackson|child molestation trial]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/19/world/americas/jacksons-cousin-testifies.html| title=Jackson's Cousin Testifies| newspaper=The New York Times| date=May 19, 2005| access-date=March 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine| url=http://www.life.com/image/52929978| title=Michael Jackson Trial Continues| magazine=Life| location=United States| date=May 18, 2005| access-date=April 20, 2011}}{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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| <ref name="Cotton Comes to Harlem">{{cite web| url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16148/Cotton-Comes-to-Harlem/full-credits.html| title=Cotton Comes to Harlem| website=Turner Classic Movies| location=Atlanta| access-date=June 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wT9DqUsU7KQC&q=Cotton+comes+to+Harlem&pg=PT5| title=Cotton comes to Harlem| first=Chester| last=Himes| author-link=Chester Himes| publisher=Knopf Doubleday| location=New York City| date=August 3, 2011| isbn=978-0-307-80324-5}}</ref> |
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| ''[[The Ant Bully (film)|The Ant Bully]]'' |
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| ''[[Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics]]'' |
| ''[[Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics]]'' |
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| Dee Dee Skyes |
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| ''[[Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels]]'' |
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| Dee Dee Skyes |
| Dee Dee Skyes |
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| <ref name="btva">{{cite web| title=Vernee Watson Johnson (visual voices guide)| url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Vernee-Watson-Johnson/| website=Behind the Voice Actors| access-date=March 24, 2019|postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref> |
| <ref name="btva">{{cite web| title=Vernee Watson Johnson (visual voices guide)| url=http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Vernee-Watson-Johnson/| website=Behind the Voice Actors| access-date=March 24, 2019|postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref> |
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| ''[[Benson (TV series)|Benson]]'' |
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| ''[[Baby Talk (TV series)|Baby Talk]]'' |
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| ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'' |
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| [[Ghost Whisperer]] |
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|Traci Cotter |
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|''[[Criminal Minds]]'' |
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| ''[[Bob Hearts Abishola]]'' |
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| Gloria Tyler |
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| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/cbs-fall-2019-20-schedule-new-shows-upfronts-pauley-perrette-mike-colter-chuck-lorre-simone-missick-1202615155/|title=CBS Fall 2019–20 Schedule: Some Diverse Moves For The Most-Watched Network, But Lots Of Familiar Faces|work=Deadline|date=May 15, 2019|access-date=May 15, 2019}}</ref> |
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/cbs-fall-2019-20-schedule-new-shows-upfronts-pauley-perrette-mike-colter-chuck-lorre-simone-missick-1202615155/|title=CBS Fall 2019–20 Schedule: Some Diverse Moves For The Most-Watched Network, But Lots Of Familiar Faces|work=Deadline|date=May 15, 2019|access-date=May 15, 2019}}</ref> |
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| ''[[Bel-Air (TV series)|Bel-Air]]'' |
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| Episode: "Can't Knock The Hustle" |
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| ''[[Mafia: Definitive Edition]]'' |
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Vernee Watson-Johnson | |
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Born | Vernee Christell Watson September 28, 1949 New York City, U.S. |
Alma mater | New York University (Bachelor of Arts) |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1970–present |
Known for |
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Spouses | Joe Duckett
(m. 1976; div. 1977)Van Johnson
(m. 1979; div. 1991) |
Children | 2 |
Vernee Christell Johnson (née Watson; born September 28, 1949)[1][2][3] is an American actress, author, and acting coach. Watson-Johnson is best known for her recurring roles as Vernajean Williams on Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979), as Viola "Vy" Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), playing the mother of Will Smith's character[4] and head nurse Gloria Tyler on Bob Hearts Abishola (2019–2024). She is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse.[5][6] Since 2017 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 1972 film Trick Baby. She was also a regular cast member of the 1985–1986 situation comedy Foley 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 2005, she appeared in the film Christmas with the Kranks. 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.
Beginning in the mid-1970s, Watson-Johnson appeared in several TV commercials for various national brands, including McDonald's, Polaroid, Kellogg's, Pillsbury, Lysol, Taco Bell, IBM and Procter & Gamble.
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 film The Ant Bully, and several video games related to these productions.[7] From 1991 to 1992, she lent her voice to the show Baby Talk, where she was the voice of baby Danielle (played by Alicia and Celicia Johnson). In 2006, Watson-Johnson had roles in three films: The Ant Bully, The Celestine Prophecy and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. In 2017, 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 2018 and 2019.[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 1976 until 1977, and was last married to photographer Van Johnson from 1979 to 1991. Watson-Johnson has a daughter named Sunde Jinia Johnson (b. 1983) and a son named Josh (b. 1987) with Johnson.[12] In 2005, Watson-Johnson was a witness in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
Year | Titel | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1970 | Cotton Comes to Harlem | Woman | [15][16] | |
1972 | Trick Baby | Cleo Howard | ||
1976 | Norman... Is That You? | Melody | Credited as Vernée Watson | |
1978 | Death Drug | Carolyn Thomas | ||
1981 | All Night Long | Emily | Credited as Vernee Watson | |
1987 | G.I. Joe: The Movie | Scientist | Voice | |
1991 | Showdown in Little Tokyo | Nonnie Russell – Coroner | ||
1993 | Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | Additional voices | ||
2000 | Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | Joyce Carr | Voice, direct-to-video[17] | |
2002 | Antwone Fisher | Annette Elkins | ||
2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Dox | ||
2005 | The Legend of Frosty the Snowman | Mrs. Wader | Voice, direct-to-video[17] | |
2006 | The Ant Bully | Head Nurse | Voice[17] | |
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Tourist #2 | Credited as Vernée Watson Johnson | ||
2019 | Clemency | Mrs. Collins | ||
2019 | The Mandela Effect | Nadine |
Television
Year | Titel | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1975 | That's My Mama! | Thelma | 1 episode | |
1975–1976 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Verna Jean Williams | 13 episodes | |
1977 | Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics | Dee Dee Skyes | Voice | |
1977 | What's Happening!! | Judy Crane | Episode: "Nice Guys Finish Last" | |
1977 | Good Times | Valerie | Episode: "Thelma's African Romance (Part 1)" | |
1977–1979 | Carter Country | Lucille Banks | 44 episodes | |
1977–1980 | Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels | Dee Dee Skyes | Voice, main role | [17] |
1978–1984 | The Love Boat | various | 4 episodes | |
1979 | The World's Greatest Super Friends | University Scientist | Voice, episode: "Universe of Evil" | |
1979–1981 | Fantasy Island | various | 3 episodes | |
1980 | Vega$ | K.A. | Episode: "The Hunter Hunted" | |
1981 | The Jeffersons | Carol | Episode: "I've Still Got It" | |
1984 | Benson | Elaine | 2 episodes | |
1985–1986 | Foley Square | Denise Willums | 14 episodes | |
1990–1996 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Viola "Vy" Smith | 15 episodes | |
1991–1992 | Baby Talk | Danielle Craig | Voice, 20 episodes | |
1991 | Hell Hath No Fury | Tyleen | Television film | |
1993 | Batman: The Animated Series | Dana Blessing / Doctor | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
1993–1994 | Grace Under Fire | Vicki Hudson | 2 episodes | |
1994–1996 | Animaniacs | Mrs. Jenny / Robin | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
1996 | Superman: The Animated Series | Female Neighbor / Female Worker | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
1996–1997 | Sister, Sister | Patrice | 5 episodes | |
1999 | The Young and the Restless | Birdie | Recurring role, 19 episodes | |
1999–2000 | Batman Beyond | Lorraine Tate | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
2001–2003 | Static Shock | Mrs. Watkins | Voice, 2 episodes[17] | |
2002 | The West Wing | Nurse | Episode: "Twenty Five" | |
2002 | The X-Files | Nurse Whitney Edwards | Episode: "Audrey Pauley" | |
2004, 2011, 2012 | Two and a Half Men | Nurse | 3 episodes | |
2005 | The Bernie Mac Show | Aunt Sis | Episode:"Who Gives This Bride" | |
2006 | Dexter | Doakes's Mother | Episode: "Return to Sender" | |
2006 | Desperate Housewives | ER Doctor | Episode: "Listen to the Rain on the Roof" | |
2006 | Ghost Whisperer | Traci Cotter | Episode: "Giving up the Ghost" | |
2007 | Days of Our Lives | Dr. Ella Kraft | 9 episodes | |
2007–2016 | The Big Bang Theory | Nurse Althea | 6 episodes | |
2009 | Criminal Minds | Miss Hightower | Episode: "To Hell... And Back" | |
2010 | House | Nurse Smits | 2 episodes | |
2010 | Melissa & Joey | Miss Lunt | Episode: "Pilot" | |
2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Principal Hibbert | Episode: "Teddy's Bear" | |
2011 | Castle | Mercy | Episode: "Demons" | |
2013 | Mr. Box Office | Mrs. Owens | Episode: "Holy Matriphony" | |
2013 | A.N.T Farm | Granny | Episode: "early retiremANT" | |
2014 | Jessie | Mrs. Harris | Episode: "From the White House to Our House" | |
2015 | Two and a Half Men | Karen | Episode: "Boompa Loved His Hookers" | |
2016 | School of Rock | Mrs. Calpakis | 2 episodes | |
2016 | NCIS | Miss Helen Frimkes | Episode: "Being Bad" | |
2016 | Mike & Molly | Blanche | Episode: "I See Love" | |
2017–present | General Hospital | Stella Henry | Recurring role | [8][9] |
2017–2019 | Young Sheldon | Nurse Robinson | 2 episodes; credited as Vernee Watson | |
2018 | The Resident | Mary Phillips | Episode: "The Elopement" | |
2018 | Home by Spring | Mrs. Wilson | Television film | |
2019–2024 | Bob Hearts Abishola | Gloria Tyler, nurse | Main role, credited as Vernee Watson | [18] |
2022 | Bel-Air | Helen | Episode: "Can't Knock The Hustle" |
Video games
Year | Titel | Role |
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2003 | True Crime: Streets of LA | Dispatcher[17] |
2004 | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Pedestrian |
2006 | The Ant Bully | Head Nurse |
2020 | Mafia: Definitive Edition | Additional voices |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Kategorie | Titel | Result | Ref. |
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Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Won | ||
Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | General Hospital | Won |
References
- ^ Company, Johnson Publishing (1982). Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
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- ^ Bolden, Bonnie (7 January 1977). "Television Actress Claims Raleigh County Roots". Beckley Post-Herald. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Fearn-Banks, Kathleen; Burford-Johnson, Anne (October 3, 2014). "Watson, Vernee (1954-)". Historical Dictionary of African American Television. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 502. ISBN 978-0-8108-7917-1.
- ^ Thapa, Shaurya (11 May 2021). "Vernee Watson-Johnson's 10 Best Movie & TV Roles, Ranked By IMDb". ScreenRant. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Vernee Watson-Johnson". movietvdb. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Vernee Watson-Johnson voiceography". Voice Chasers. Retrieved April 20, 2011.
- ^ a b "General Hospital: Comings & Goings". Soaps.com. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ a b Eades, Chris (June 7, 2017). "Stella on GENERAL HOSPITAL — Meet Vernee Watson!". ABC Soaps in Depth. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 29, 2018). "Daytime Emmy Awards Complete Winners List: Days Of Our Lives, The Talk, GMA Among Honorees". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ Choe, Brandon (March 7, 2022). "'Fresh Prince' Alums Daphne Maxwell Reid & Vernee Watson-Johnson To Guest Star On Peacock's 'Bel-Air'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Actress Vernee Watson Has First Child, Girl, 6 1/2 Lbs". Jet. 64 (9): 62. May 9, 1983. ISSN 0021-5996.
- ^ "Jackson's Cousin Testifies". The New York Times. May 19, 2005. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ "Michael Jackson Trial Continues". Life. United States. May 18, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cotton Comes to Harlem". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Himes, Chester (August 3, 2011). Cotton comes to Harlem. New York City: Knopf Doubleday. ISBN 978-0-307-80324-5.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Vernee Watson Johnson (visual voices guide)". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved March 24, 2019. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "CBS Fall 2019–20 Schedule: Some Diverse Moves For The Most-Watched Network, But Lots Of Familiar Faces". Deadline. May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (April 29, 2018). "Daytime Emmys: The Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. New York City: Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ^ "The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Winners" (PDF). Los Angeles: emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. May 5, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
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