Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 21, 1958
Place of Birth:
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Denise Dowse
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fatale | Derrick's Mom |
| 2019 | Loners | Clara Maloy |
| 2018 | A Stone Cold Christmas | Deaconess |
| 2018 | Please Stand By | Doris, Bus Driver |
| 2017 | Like Father | Olivia |
| 2014 | Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke | Self |
| 2013 | The Call | Flora |
| 2012 | The Longer Day of Happiness | Lydia Jones |
| 2011 | Fly Away | Susan |
| 2010 | Class | Patty Allen |
| 2010 | 10-20 | Sarah |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | Psychiatric Hospital Therapist |
| 2007 | Her Best Move | Lisa |
| 2005 | Coach Carter | Principal Garrison |
| 2005 | Guess Who | Lisa |
| 2004 | The Seat Filler | Derrick's Mom |
| 2004 | Ray | Marlene |
| 2004 | Eulogy | Judge Welsh |
| 2003 | Rats | Matilda |
| 2002 | What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away | Mona |
| 2002 | Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs | Mom |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Secretary |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Tyrone's Mother |
| 1999 | K-911 | Dr. Perkins, DVM |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Judge Constance Mullen |
| 1998 | Pleasantville | Health Teacher |
| 1997 | Starship Troopers | Sky Marshal Tehat Meru |
| 1997 | Killing Mr. Griffin | Det. Pruitt |
| 1996 | Bio-Dome | Olivia Biggs |
| 1995 | See Jane Run | Renee - Jane's Lawyer |
| 1995 | Theodore Rex | Voice Performer (voice) |
| 1995 | Kissing Miranda | Cristianne |
| 1995 | Sketch Artist II: Hands That See | Dispatcher |
| 1994 | The Enemy Within | Dr. Jarvis |
| 1992 | Sneakers | Bank Teller |
| 1992 | Out for Blood | Neighborhood Woman |
| 1991 | Merchant of Evil | Nurse #1 |
| 1990 | Coldfire | Channing |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | These Days | Will’s Mom |
| 2019 | Good Trouble | Naomi |
| 2019 | Stumptown | Mrs. Hoffman |
| 2019 | Stumptown | Mrs. Hofman |
| 2018 | New Amsterdam | Alfreda Watson |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 | David's Wife |
| 2018 | The Resident | Carol Austin |
| 2017 | Imposters | Auntie Colleen |
| 2017 | Imposters | Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook |
| 2016 | Insecure | Dr. Rhonda Pine |
| 2015 | Secrets and Lies | Elaine Williams |
| 2013 | Monday Mornings | Mrs. Fisher |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles | Judge |
| 2009 | Castle | Gloria Wollcott |
| 2008 | The Mentalist | Detective Carla Mulvey |
| 2007 | Saving Grace | |
| 2006 | Shark | |
| 2005 | Threshold | |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Yvonne Burns |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy | Lorraine Simms |
| 2005 | Bones | Dr. Sherry Bannon |
| 2004 | House | Glenda |
| 2003 | All of Us | |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck | |
| 2003 | L.A. Dragnet | |
| 2002 | Monk | Samantha Austin |
| 2002 | Everwood | Laura Hoover |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Mrs. Ray |
| 2001 | The Guardian | Rebecca Damsen |
| 2001 | The Bernie Mac Show | Doctor |
| 2000 | Girlfriends | |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls | Judge |
| 1999 | Judging Amy | Ms. Shepherd |
| 1999 | Grown Ups | |
| 1998 | Charmed | Angel of Destiny |
| 1998 | Becker | Janet Katz |
| 1997 | The Practice | Caroline |
| 1997 | Built to Last | |
| 1997 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Ms. Miller |
| 1996 | Moesha | |
| 1996 | Men Behaving Badly | Mrs. Carlson |
| 1995 | NewsRadio | Adoption Agent |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey Show | Doctor |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Judge Caldwell |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope | |
| 1994 | ER | Mrs. Lysell |
| 1994 | Vanishing Son | Trailer Park Neighbor |
| 1994 | Sister, Sister | Alease |
| 1993 | Thea | |
| 1993 | The X-Files | Dr. Babsi Russel |
| 1992 | Bodies of Evidence | |
| 1992 | California Dreams | McBride |
| 1991 | Step by Step | |
| 1991 | Roc | Dr. Russell |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Nora Glover |
| 1990 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Yvonne Teasley |
| 1989 | Seinfeld | Mother |
| 1989 | Seinfeld | Receptionist |
| 1987 | Full House | |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman | |
| 1986 | ALF | FBI #4 |