Vernee Watson-Johnson

Vernee Christell Watson-Johnson (born 14 January 1954) is an American actress, author, voice artist, and acting coach.

She played Mrs. Doakes, the mother of James Doakes, on Showtime’s series DEXTER.

Appearances
Season One: Season Two:
 * "Return to Sender"
 * "The British Invasion" (uncredited)

Career
Films

Her movie credits include roles in Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970); Trick Baby (1972); Norman... Is That You? (1976); Death Drug (1978); All Night Long (1981); Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991); Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993); The Kid (2000); Antwone Fisher (2002); Christmas with the Kranks (2004); The Ant Bully (2006, Head Nurse voice); and Home by Spring (2018).

Television

Her TV credits include appearances on Welcome Back, Kotter; Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics; Carter Country; Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels; Foley Square; The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air; Baby Talk (Danielle's voice); Two and a Half Men; Desperate Housewives; The Big Bang Theory; Good Luck Charlie; Mr. Box Office; Two And A Half Men; NCIS; General Hospital; Young Sheldon; and The Resident.

Commercials

She has appeared in several commercials, including those for V-8; Aleve; Fidelity Investments; and Chex cereal.

Video Games
 * 2003 True Crime: Streets of LA  (Dispatcher)
 * 2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas  (Pedestrian)
 * 2006 The Ant Bully  (Head Nurse)

Personal Life
Vernee Watson was born in North Trenton, New Jersey. Her first marriage was to Joe Duckett from 1976 until 1977. Her second marriage was to photographer Van Johnson from 1979 to 1991, and they have a daughter.

Trivia

 * In 2005, Watson-Johnson was a witness in Michael Jackson's second case of child molestation.