---
name: "Vernee Watson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/vernee-watson"
fi1m_id: "vernee-watson"
imdb_id: "nm0914937"
tmdb_id: 157085
wikidata_id: "Q2614262"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "28 September 1949"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-03T01:14:34.204328+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Vernee Watson

## Identity

Vernee Watson

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/vernee-watson
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** vernee-watson
- **IMDb ID:** nm0914937
- **TMDB ID:** 157085
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2614262
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernee_Watson-Johnson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2614262, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914937/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/157085

Actor. Born 28 September 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 28 September 1949, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1988–present
- **Also known as:** Vernee Christell Watson , Vernée Watson-Johnson, Verneé Watson-Johnson, Verneè Watson-Johnson, Vernée Watson, Verne Watson, Vernée Watson Johnson, Verneé Watson Johnson, Vernee Johnson, Vernee Watson Johnson, Vernee Watson-Johnson
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 77 (1), 1990s 78 (2), 2000s 76 (1), 2010s 81 (1), 2020s 64 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 73 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Comedy 2, Animation 1, Crime 1, Mystery 1
- **Screen time:** 3 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $6m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernee_Watson-Johnson, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2614262, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914937/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/157085

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*Clemency*](https://film.one/film/clemency.md) (81)

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## Biography

Vernee Watson is an American actress. She graduated from Cathedral High School and studied drama at New York University before beginning her career in New York theatre groups in the early 1970s.

She is known for recurring television roles including Vernajean Williams in *Welcome Back, Kotter* (1975–1979), Viola 'Vy' Smith in *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990–1996) and Gloria Tyler in *Bob Hearts Abishola* (2019–2024). Watson has played Stella Henry in *General Hospital* since 2017 and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for the role. Film credits include Mrs. Collins in *Clemency* (2019).

Her many guest appearances often cast her as nurses or judges, including roles in *The Big Bang Theory* as Althea.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, the-numbers.com, paramountpressexpress.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *The Four Seasons* (2025), Fi1m 64, as Beverly — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-four-seasons.md)
- *Clemency* (2019), Fi1m 81, as Mrs. Collins — [page](https://film.one/film/clemency.md)
- *Southland* (2009), Fi1m 76, as Mrs. Johnson — [page](https://film.one/tv/southland.md)
- *Party of Five* (1994), Fi1m 73, as Officer Windlan — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* (1993), Fi1m 82, as Additional Voices (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm.md)
- *Murphy Brown* (1988), Fi1m 77, as Secretary #17 — [page](https://film.one/tv/murphy-brown.md)

## Complete filmography (147)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence* (2026), Actor
- *The Four Seasons* (2025), series, as Beverly — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-four-seasons.md)
- *Matlock* (2024), series, as Celeste Carlisle
- *WondLa* (2024), series, as Ol' Crusty (voice)
- *Shrinking* (2023), series, as Phyllis — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md)
- *Bel-Air* (2022), series, as Janice
- *Clemency* (2019), as Mrs. Collins — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/clemency.md)
- *The Mandela Effect* (2019), as Nadine
- *Bob Hearts Abishola* (2019), series, as Gloria
- *Home by Spring* (2018), as Mrs. Wilson
- *Craig of the Creek* (2018), series, as Evelyn (voice)
- *The Resident* (2018), series, as Mary Phillips
- *Young Sheldon* (2017), series, as Nurse Robinson
- *Rush Hour* (2016), series, as Grandma
- *School of Rock* (2016), series, as Mrs. Calpakis
- *Superstore* (2015), series, as Lillian
- *A Man Called Jon* (2015), as Helen Black
- *How Not to Propose* (2015), as Patty
- *Grace and Frankie* (2015), series, as Doreen
- *The Odd Couple* (2015), series, as Frannie
- *Fresh Off the Boat* (2015), series, as Mrs. Parker
- *Nocturnal Agony* (2014), as Lois
- *Selfie* (2014), series, as Denise
- *Ironside* (2013), series, as Lillian Wade
- *Highland Park* (2013), as May
- *Ben and Kate* (2012), series, as Gladys
- *Animal Practice* (2012), series, as Evelyn
- *Key & Peele* (2012), series, as Johnson Family Member — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/key-and-peele.md)
- *The Exes* (2011), series, as Wendy
- *Jessie* (2011), series, as Mrs. Harris
- *Suburgatory* (2011), series, as Fatima — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md)
- *Teen Wolf* (2011), series, as Eichen House Attendant
- *A.N.T. Farm* (2011), series, as Grammy
- *Melissa & Joey* (2010), series, as Ms. Lunt
- *Good Luck Charlie* (2010), series, as Principal Hibbert
- *The Middle* (2009), series, as Cashier
- *Archer* (2009), series, as Cop (voice)
- *Southland* (2009), series, as Mrs. Johnson — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/southland.md)
- *Castle* (2009), series, as Mercy LaGrande / Mercedes King — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md)
- *The Mentalist* (2008), series, as Therapist — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mentalist.md)
- *Raising the Bar* (2008), series, as Judge Edith Washington
- *Good Behavior* (2008), as Judge Wales(as Vernee Watson-Johnson)
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), series, as Althea — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 2 : Le fantôme de la télé* (2007), as (voice)
- *Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 1 : Le voleur de vélo* (2007), as (voice)
- *The TV Set* (2007), as Barbara
- *Dexter* (2006), series, as Doakes' Mother — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/dexter.md)
- *Shark* (2006), series, as Judge Miriam Keller — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/tv/shark.md)
- *Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip* (2006), series, as Zelda
- *The Ant Bully* (2006), as Head Nurse (voice)
- *Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties* (2006), as Tourist #2
- *The Celestine Prophecy* (2006), as Principal
- *The Boondocks* (2005), series, as Lorna Ray Freeman (voice)
- *The Legend of Frosty the Snowman* (2005), Actor
- *Ghost Whisperer* (2005), series, as Traci Cotter
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Maxine Hightower — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *Close to Home* (2005), series, as Judge Tibbs
- *Eyes* (2005), series, as Anna Santiago
- *Christmas with the Kranks* (2004), as Dox
- *House* (2004), series, as Nurse Smits — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/house-2004.md)
- *Admissions* (2004), as Stanford Interviewer
- *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as ER Doctor — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md)
- *Jack & Bobby* (2004), series, Actor
- *Batman Beyond: School Days and Spellbound* (2004), as Lorraine Tate (voice)
- *The Lyon's Den* (2003), series, Actor
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as Miss Helen Frimkes — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Two and a Half Men* (2003), series, as Karen, Nurse, Nurse Phyllis, Nurse Lorna — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/tv/two-and-a-half-men.md)
- *Eve* (2003), series, as Laverna
- *Antwone Fisher* (2002), as Aunt Annette
- *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Eye Witness
- *MDs* (2002), series, as ER Admit Clerk #1
- *Presidio Med* (2002), series, as Mrs. Redmond
- *No Turning Back* (2002), Actor
- *Home Room* (2002), as Duty Nurse
- *The Bernie Mac Show* (2001), series, as Aunt Sis
- *The Guardian* (2001), series, as Ella Kurtz
- *Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker* (2000), as Ms. Carr (voice)
- *The District* (2000), series, as Lenora Simms
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Manager
- *That's Life* (2000), series, Actor
- *Static Shock* (2000), series, as Mrs. Watkins (voice)
- *The Kid* (2000), as Newsstand Cashier
- *Soul Food* (2000), series, as Cassandra DeLeon
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Gloria
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Nurse — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Lorraine Edwards
- *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as Lorraine Tate (voice)
- *Martial Law* (1998), series, as Lynn Meadows
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Ms. Valko
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Internal Affairs Agent, Linda Anderson
- *Suddenly Susan* (1996), series, as Karen
- *Superman: The Last Son of Krypton* (1996), as Female Worker / Councilwoman (voice)
- *Superman: The Animated Series* (1996), series, as Female Worker / Councilwoman (voice), Female Neighbor (voice)
- *The Steve Harvey Show* (1996), series, as Glenda Burke
- *JAG* (1995), series, as Annette Dunwoody, Mrs. Drabowski
- *ER* (1994), series, as April Wilson — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Party of Five* (1994), series, as Officer Windlan — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Sister, Sister* (1994), series, as Patrice
- *Angie* (1994), as ICU Desk Nurse
- *Batman: Mask of the Phantasm* (1993), as Additional Voices (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm.md)
- *Grace Under Fire* (1993), series, Actor
- *Animaniacs* (1993), series, as Robin (voice)
- *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Nurse Whitney Edwards — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *Love & War* (1992), series, Actor
- *Batman: The Animated Series* (1992), series, as Doctor (voice), Dana Blessing (voice)
- *Diagnosis Murder: The House on Sycamore Street* (1992), as Esther Wiggins
- *Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder* (1992), as Esther Wiggins
- *Roc* (1991), series, as Angela Burke
- *Showdown in Little Tokyo* (1991), as Nonnie Russell - Coroner
- *Caged Fear* (1991), as Y-Vonne
- *Baby Talk* (1991), series, as Danielle Craig (Voice)
- *Hell Hath No Fury* (1991), as Tyleen
- *Over My Dead Body* (1990), series, Actor
- *Captain Planet and the Planeteers* (1990), series, as Judge (voice)
- *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* (1990), series, as Vy Smith
- *TV 101* (1988), series, as Mrs. Hiekkila
- *Murphy Brown* (1988), series, as Secretary #17 — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/murphy-brown.md)
- *Empty Nest* (1988), series, Actor
- *A Different World* (1987), series, as Carla Meyers
- *G.I. Joe: The Movie* (1987), as Scientist (voice)
- *Married... with Children* (1987), series, as Renee
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Wilma Russ
- *Foley Square* (1985), series, as Denise Willums (
- *Punky Brewster* (1984), series, Actor
- *The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show* (1983), series, as Sally (voice)
- *Working* (1982), as Secretary
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Secretary
- *The Violation of Sarah McDavid* (1981), as Kip Leslie
- *All Night Long* (1981), as Emily
- *Hill Street Blues* (1981), series, Actor — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/hill-street-blues.md)
- *Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels* (1980), series, as Dee Dee Skyes (voice)
- *Love's Savage Fury* (1979), as Jewel
- *Vega$* (1978), series, Actor
- *Death Drug* (1978), as Carolyn (as Verne Watson)
- *The Love Boat* (1977), series, as Stephanie Hayden, Ellen Garner, Alita Daniels
- *Carter Country* (1977), series, as Lucille Banks
- *Scooby's All-Stars* (1977), series, as Dee Dee Skyes (voice)
- *Green Eyes* (1977), as Rosalie Dubeck
- *The Boy in the Plastic Bubble* (1976), as Gwen
- *Norman... Is That You?* (1976), as Melody
- *What's Happening!!* (1976), series, as Judy Crane
- *Welcome Back, Kotter* (1975), series, Actor
- *The Jeffersons* (1975), series, Actor
- *That's My Mama* (1974), series, Actor
- *Good Times* (1974), series, Actor
- *Trick Baby* (1972), as Cleo Howard
- *You Look Familiar: Vernée Watson*, Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Vernee Watson](https://film.one/media/person/287195/gallery-ee2e91f6e8b2.jpg) Vernee Watson — Image via TMDB
- ![Vernee Watson](https://film.one/media/person/287195/gallery-e91fd45fbda9.jpg) Vernee Watson — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won

- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series 2019: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (won), for *General Hospital*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series 2018: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series (won), for *General Hospital*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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