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Vernee Watson was born on September 28 in Harlem, NY.
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Watson is most recognized for her roles as Vernajean on WELCOME BACK KOTTER and as Vy, the mother of Will Smith’s character on THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR.
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Watson appeared as Birdie on YOUNG AND RESTLESS in 1999 and on DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Dr. Ella Kraft in 2007.
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One of Watson's most memorable experiences was guest-starring on the Disney Channel show JESSIE, when she was cast on an episode featuring a cameo by then-First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Watson won her first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Stella on GH in 2018.
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Vernee Watson was born on September 28 in Harlem, NY.
Watson is most recognized for her roles as Vernajean on WELCOME BACK KOTTER and as Vy, the mother of Will Smith’s character on THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR.
Watson appeared as Birdie on YOUNG AND RESTLESS in 1999 and on DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Dr. Ella Kraft in 2007.
One of Watson's most memorable experiences was guest-starring on the Disney Channel show JESSIE, when she was cast on an episode featuring a cameo by then-First Lady Michelle Obama.
Watson won her first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Stella on GH in 2018.