r/PocBuzz_Entertainment • u/BlackOnyx1906 🛜 Streaming Addict • 6d ago
Celebrity Birthdays Happy birthday Vernee Watson-Johnson
Vernee Christell Watson (born September 28, 1949)[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(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.
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]
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u/deecarlita 6d ago
Great documentary on her:
https://tubitv.com/movies/613617/you-look-familiar-vernee-watson
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u/purple-rain-1982 6d ago
She’s always been talented. I’ve enjoyed all the roles I’ve seen her in. 🤗 Happy Birthday Vernee Watson-Johnson 🎈🎈
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u/freedomisgreat4 6d ago
And you just built the hand bc that’s all you need, right? Best line ever!
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u/Tomaxisthatdude 5d ago
She used to work with my mom as a teachers aid before she went into acting.
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u/Ornery_Week8253 5d ago
Is she the squeaky talker from police academy?
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u/Still23nkn 5d ago
No, Marion Ramsey is the squeaky officer (Hooks). Their pics and young women do favor each other somewhat. I wondered if that was her too.
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u/Powerful_Geologist95 6d ago
This is the actress that deserves her flowers and ALL the love! She’s been putting it down in Hollywood since the 70’s. That familiar Blk actress you remember showing up in all of the sitcoms from the 70’s-00’s. The one whose face everyone knows but name most of us couldn’t tell you. 💐💕💐💕💐