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Vernee Watson

PersonBorn Sep 28, 1949 (age 76)New York City, New York, USA

American actress (b. 1954)

Person Rank
May 24, 2026
#11,860
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 24, 2026
0.5
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Vernee Watson

Vernee Watson-Johnson is an American actress, author, and acting coach. She is best known for her recurring roles as Vernajean Williams on Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) and as Viola 'Vy' Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), playing the mother of Will Smith's character. Watson-Johnson frequently portrays nurses in guest or recurring roles. Currently, she can be seen playing Gloria Tyler (the head nurse) on Bob Hearts Abishola. Born in New York City on September 28, 1949, Watson-Johnson graduated from Cathedral High School and New York University with a major in drama. She started her career at 17 with the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble and later appeared in the 1972 film Trick Baby. Additionally, she was a regular cast member on the sitcom Foley Square (1985–1986) as Denise Willums, the secretary for...

Rank#11,860
Buzz Score0.5
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Birthday1949
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Daily update · May 24, 2026

Vernee Watson ranks #11,860 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.5. Vernee Watson peaked at #14,388 of all time (Jan 29 - Feb 27, 2023). Vernee Watson ranks #9,068 over the past 365 days.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 24, 2026

Overall popularity
#11,860
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.1
#14,388Overall rank
Jan 29 - Feb 27, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
0.5
#9,068Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Vernee Watson Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Vernee Watson Top TV Shows
Vernee Watson's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Althea · 5 ep · 2007 – 2019
7.0
2
Shrinking
Shrinking
Phyllis · 9 ep · 2023 – Present
6.1
3
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Nurse Robinson · 2 ep · 2017 – 2024
5.8
4
The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Therapist · 1 ep · 2008 – 2015
5.2
5
Dexter
Dexter
Doakes' Mother · 1 ep · 2006 – 2013
5.0
6
The Middle
The Middle
Cashier · 1 ep · 2009 – 2018
4.9
7
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Gloria · 1 ep · 2000 – 2006
4.6
8
House
House
Nurse Smits · 2 ep · 2004 – 2012
4.1
9
ER
ER
April Wilson · 2 ep · 1994 – 2009
3.9
10
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Maxine Hightower · 2 ep · 2005 – Present
3.6
11
The X-Files
The X-Files
Nurse Whitney Edwards · 1 ep · 1993 – 2018
3.5
12
NCIS
NCIS
Miss Helen Frimkes · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
3.4
13
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Karen · 1 ep · 2003 – 2015
2.7
14
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Nurse · 1 ep · 2003 – 2015
2.7
15
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Nurse Lorna · 1 ep · 2003 – 2015
2.7
16
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Nurse Phyllis · 1 ep · 2003 – 2015
2.7
17
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
ER Doctor · 1 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.6
18
The West Wing
The West Wing
Nurse · 1 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.4
19
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Eichen House Attendant · 1 ep · 2011 – 2017
2.1
20
Matlock
Matlock
Celeste Carlisle · 1 ep · 2024 – Present
1.9
21
Castle
Castle
Mercy LaGrande / Mercedes King · 1 ep · 2009 – 2016
1.7
22
The Resident
The Resident
Mary Phillips · 1 ep · 2018 – 2023
1.4
23
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Renee · 1 ep · 1987 – 1997
1.3
24
Southland
Southland
Mrs. Johnson · 2 ep · 2009 – 2013
1.3
25
Superstore
Superstore
Lillian · 1 ep · 2015 – 2021
1.2
26
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Vy Smith · 15 ep · 1990 – 1996
1.2
27
Key & Peele
Key & Peele
Johnson Family Member · 1 ep · 2012 – 2015
1.2
28
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Manager · 1 ep · 2000 – 2015
1.2
29
Archer
Archer
Cop (voice) · 1 ep · 2009 – 2023
1.0
30
Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
Mrs. Parker · 1 ep · 2015 – 2020
1.0
31
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
Robin (voice) · 1 ep · 1993 – 1998
0.8
32
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
Janice · 1 ep · 2022 – 2025
0.7
33
Jessie
Jessie
Mrs. Harris · 1 ep · 2011 – 2015
0.7
34
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Doreen · 1 ep · 2015 – 2022
0.6
35
Bob Hearts Abishola
Bob Hearts Abishola
Gloria · 95 ep · 2019 – 2024
0.5
36
Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Ms. Valko · 1 ep · 1997 – 2002
0.5
37
Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
Secretary #17 · 1 ep · 1988 – 1998
0.4
38
WondLa
WondLa
Ol' Crusty (voice) · 1 ep · 2024 – 2025
0.2
39
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Frannie · 1 ep · 2015 – 2017
0.1
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