Denise Dowse
Born: 1958-02-21 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Died: 2022-08-13
Known For: Acting
Biography
Denise Yvonne Dowse (February 21, 1958 – August 13, 2022) was an American actress and director. She was best known for her roles as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991–2000), Judge Rebecca Damsen in The Guardian (2001–2004), and Dr. Rhonda Pine in Insecure.
Filmography
2022
- Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story ... (Director)
2021
- These Days as Will’s Mom
2020
- Fatale as Derrick's Mom
2019
- Good Trouble as Naomi
- Stumptown as Mrs. Hoffman
- Loners as Clara Maloy
2018
- 9-1-1 as David's Wife
- The Resident as Carol Austin
- New Amsterdam as Alfreda Watson
- Please Stand By as Doris, Bus Driver
- A Stone Cold Christmas as Deaconess
2017
- Imposters as Auntie Colleen
- Like Father as Olivia
2016
- Insecure as Dr. Rhonda Pine
2015
- Secrets and Lies as Elaine Williams
2014
2013
- The Call as Flora
- Monday Mornings as Mrs. Fisher
2012
- The Longer Day of Happiness as Lydia Jones
2011
- Fly Away as Susan
2010
- Rizzoli & Isles as Judge
- Class as Patty Allen
- 10-20 as Sarah
2009
- Castle as Gloria Wollcott
2008
- The Mentalist as Detective Carla Mulvey
2007
- Saving Grace as Mrs. Williams
- Reign Over Me as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
- Her Best Move as Lisa
2006
- Shark as Judge Jane Briar
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Lorraine Simms
- Criminal Minds as Yvonne Burns
- Bones as Dr. Sherry Bannon
- Coach Carter as Principal Garrison
- Threshold
- Guess Who as Lisa
2004
- House as Glenda
- Ray as Marlene
- Eulogy as Judge Welsh
- The Seat Filler as Derrick's Mom
2003
- Nip/Tuck as Cecily Sutherland
- All of Us
- Rats as Matilda
- L.A. Dragnet
2002
- Monk as Samantha Austin
- Without a Trace as Mrs. Ray
- Everwood as Laura Hoover
- Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs as Mom
- What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away as Mona
2001
- The Guardian as Rebecca Damsen
- The Bernie Mac Show as Doctor
- Dr. Dolittle 2 as Secretary
2000
- Gilmore Girls as Judge
- Girlfriends as Emily Griffin
- Requiem for a Dream as Tyrone's Mother
- K-911 as Dr. Perkins, DVM
1999
- Judging Amy as Ms. Shepherd
- Grown Ups
1998
- Charmed as Angel of Destiny
- Becker as Janet Katz
- Pleasantville as Health Teacher
- A Civil Action as Judge Constance Mullen
1997
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Ms. Miller
- The Practice as Caroline
- Starship Troopers as Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
- Killing Mr. Griffin as Det. Pruitt
- Built to Last
1996
- Moesha as Hattie
- Men Behaving Badly as Mrs. Carlson
- Bio-Dome as Olivia Biggs
1995
- The Drew Carey Show as Doctor
- NewsRadio as Adoption Agent
- Theodore Rex as Voice Performer (voice)
- Sketch Artist II: Hands That See as Dispatcher
- See Jane Run as Renee - Jane's Lawyer
- Kissing Miranda as Cristianne
1994
- ER as Mrs. Lysell
- Chicago Hope
- Party of Five as Nora
- Touched by an Angel as Judge Caldwell
- Sister, Sister as Alease
- Vanishing Son as Trailer Park Neighbor
- The Enemy Within as Dr. Jarvis
1993
- The X-Files as Dr. Babsi Russel
- Thea
1992
- Sneakers as Bank Teller
- California Dreams as McBride
- Bodies of Evidence
- Out for Blood as Neighborhood Woman
1991
- Step by Step
- Roc as Dr. Russell
- Merchant of Evil as Nurse #1
1990
- Law & Order as Nora Glover
- Beverly Hills, 90210 as Yvonne Teasley
- Coldfire as Channing
1989
- Seinfeld as Mother
1986
- ALF as FBI #4