Vernee 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 and head nurse Gloria Tyler on Bob Hearts Abishola.
13 Facts About Vernee Watson-Johnson
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Vernee Watson-Johnson is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson Christell Watson was born in New York City, where she was raised.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson graduated from Cathedral High School and New York University with a major in drama.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson began her professional career at age 17 with the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble in Manhattan and would tour with the group for five years.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson played Blue's love interest in the 1972 film Trick Baby.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson had a recurring role as "Birdie" on The Young and the Restless.
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In 2006, Vernee Watson-Johnson had roles in three films: The Ant Bully, The Celestine Prophecy and Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties.
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In 2017, Vernee Watson-Johnson was cast as Stella Henry on General Hospital, aunt of Donnell Turner's character Curtis Ashford.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson won two Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for the role in 2018 and 2019.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson guest starred as Helen on Peacock's dramatic Fresh Prince reimagining Bel-Air in its ninth episode.
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Vernee Watson-Johnson plays Gabby's mother on the Apple TV+ show Shrinking.
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In 2005, Vernee Watson-Johnson was a witness in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial.