Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actress, Soundtrack, Director |
Birth Day | September 28, 1949 |
Birth Place | North Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
Age | 74 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Other names | Vernee Watson-Johnson |
Occupation | Actress author voice actress acting coach |
Years active | 1970–present |
Known for | Vernajean Williams – Welcome Back, Kotter Viola "Vy" Smith – The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
Spouse(s) | Joe Duckett (m. 1976; div. 1977) Van Johnson (m. 1979; div. 1991) |
Children | 1 |
Net worth: $8 Million (2024)
Vernee Watson, a renowned actress, soundtrack artist, and director from the United States, is expected to have a net worth of $8 million by the year 2024. With her exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft, Watson has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Her memorable performances have captivated audiences across various platforms, including television, film, and theater. Additionally, her talent as a singer and songwriter has added another dimension to her already impressive career. As a director, Watson has also showcased her artistic vision and storytelling capabilities. With such successful endeavors, it is no wonder that Vernee Watson has achieved substantial financial success and recognition, solidifying her influential presence in the world of entertainment.
Biography/Timeline
Watson-Johnson played Blue's love interest in the 1972 film Trick Baby. She was also a regular cast member of the 1985-86 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!! and several other series.
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 name Sunde Jinia Johnson (b. 1983) with Johnson. In 2005, Watson-Johnson was a witness in Michael Jackson's second case of child molestation.
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. 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 on the soap opera General Hospital, aunt of Donnell Turner's character Curtis Ashford.