Vernee Watson

(1949-)

American actress (b. 1954)

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Vernee Christell Johnson (née Watson; born September 28, 1949) is an American actress, author, and acting coach. Watson-Johnson is 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 and head nurse Gloria Tyler on Bob Hearts Abishola (2019–2024). She is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse. Since 2017 she has played Stella Henry on General Hospital.

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Born	Vernee Christell Watson 28 September 1949 (age 75) New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac	Libra
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Joe Duckett - · · m. 1976; div. 1977 info edit

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Van Johnson - · American photographer · m. 1979; div. 1991 info edit

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Sunde Jinia info 1st child with Van Johnson Female b. 1983 · Age: 42 · 1983- · Celebrity Baby

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Josh info 2nd child with Van Johnson Male b. 1987 · Age: 38 · 1987- · Celebrity Baby

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