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Vernee Watson Biography

Birth Name:Vernee Christell Watson

Birth Place:North Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • She won the 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • She was previously married to Van Johnson and Joe Duckett and has two children, Sunde Jinia Johnson and Josh Johnson
  • Was a witness for the defense in the 2005 Michael Jackson trial
  • Frequently takes on the role of motherly characters
  • Her professional career began with the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble in Manhattan
  • She is often featured in guest or recurring roles as a nurse
  • Has frequently worked as a voice actress for Hanna-Barbera cartoons

Awards

  • 2016Bonehead Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite General Hospital Actress: nominated