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Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 21, 1958
Died
August 13, 2022
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Also Known As
- Denise Y. Dowse
- Denise Yvonne Dowse
Denise Dowse
0.5 Popularity
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
Credits
🎬
These Days
as Will’s Mom
2021
0.0
Fatale
as Derrick's Mom
2020
6.0
Stumptown
as Mrs. Hoffman
2019
7.2
Stumptown
as Mrs. Hofman
2019
7.2
Loners
as Clara Maloy
2019
3.2
Good Trouble
as Naomi
2019
7.5
A Stone Cold Christmas
as Deaconess
2018
6.7
New Amsterdam
as Alfreda Watson
2018
8.3
Please Stand By
as Doris, Bus Driver
2018
6.8
The Resident
as Carol Austin
2018
8.4
9-1-1
as David's Wife
2018
8.2
Like Father
as Olivia
2017
3.0
Imposters
as Auntie Colleen
2017
7.2
Imposters
as Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook
2017
7.2
Insecure
as Dr. Rhonda Pine
2016
7.2
Secrets and Lies
as Elaine Williams
2015
7.3
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self
2014
5.5
The Call
as Flora
2013
6.8
Monday Mornings
as Mrs. Fisher
2013
7.1
🎬
The Longer Day of Happiness
as Lydia Jones
2012
0.0
Fly Away
as Susan
2011
4.9
10-20
as Sarah
2010
0.0
Class
as Patty Allen
2010
7.6
Rizzoli & Isles
as Judge
2010
7.9
Castle
as Gloria Wollcott
2009
8.0
The Mentalist
as Detective Carla Mulvey
2008
8.4
Saving Grace
as Mrs. Williams
2007
7.4
Her Best Move
as Lisa
2007
4.9
Reign Over Me
as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
2007
7.2
Shark
as Judge Jane Briar
2006
6.7
Criminal Minds
as Yvonne Burns
2005
8.3
Threshold
2005
7.0
Bones
as Sherry Bannon
2005
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Lorraine Simms
2005
8.2
Guess Who
as Lisa
2005
6.0
Coach Carter
as Principal Garrison
2005
7.6
House
as Glenda
2004
8.6
Ray
as Marlene
2004
7.4
Eulogy
as Judge Welsh
2004
6.4
The Seat Filler
as Derrick's Mom
2004
4.3
All of Us
2003
7.3
Nip/Tuck
as Cecily Sutherland
2003
7.2
L.A. Dragnet
2003
6.8
Rats
as Matilda
2003
4.2
Without a Trace
as Mrs. Ray
2002
7.2
Everwood
as Laura Hoover
2002
7.6
Monk
as Samantha Austin
2002
8.0
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
as Mona
2002
7.0
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as Mom
2002
10.0
The Bernie Mac Show
as Doctor
2001
6.5
The Guardian
as Rebecca Damsen
2001
6.9
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Secretary
2001
5.3
Requiem for a Dream
as Tyrone's Mother
2000
8.0
Gilmore Girls
as Judge
2000
7.9
Girlfriends
as Emily Griffin
2000
7.3
Girlfriends
as Lucyruth
2000
7.3
K-911
as Dr. Perkins, DVM
2000
5.7
Judging Amy
as Ms. Shepherd
1999
7.5
🎬
Grown Ups
1999
5.2
A Civil Action
as Judge Constance Mullen
1998
6.5
Becker
as Janet Katz
1998
7.1
Charmed
as Angel of Destiny
1998
8.2
Pleasantville
as Health Teacher
1998
7.3
Starship Troopers
as Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
1997
7.1
🎬
Built to Last
1997
3.0
Killing Mr. Griffin
as Det. Pruitt
1997
4.6
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Ms. Miller
1997
8.1
The Practice
as Caroline
1997
7.6
Men Behaving Badly
as Mrs. Carlson
1996
4.6
Moesha
as Hattie
1996
7.0
Bio-Dome
as Olivia Biggs
1996
4.5
Theodore Rex
as Voice Performer (voice)
1995
3.6
The Drew Carey Show
as Doctor
1995
6.5
NewsRadio
as Adoption Agent
1995
7.3
🎬
Kissing Miranda
as Cristianne
1995
3.3
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
as Dispatcher
1995
5.9
See Jane Run
as Renee - Jane's Lawyer
1995
6.5
Touched by an Angel
as Judge Caldwell
1994
7.2
ER
as Mrs. Lysell
1994
7.8
Chicago Hope
as Doris Harper
1994
7.2
Party of Five
as Nora
1994
7.0
The Enemy Within
as Dr. Jarvis
1994
5.7
Sister, Sister
as Alease
1994
7.1
Vanishing Son
as Trailer Park Neighbor
1994
6.0
The X-Files
as Dr. Babsi Russel
1993
8.4
Thea
1993
8.3
Out for Blood
as Neighborhood Woman
1992
4.7
California Dreams
as McBride
1992
6.8
Sneakers
as Bank Teller
1992
6.9
Bodies of Evidence
1992
7.5
Step by Step
1991
7.8
Roc
as Dr. Russell
1991
7.8
🎬
Merchant of Evil
as Nurse #1
1991
0.0
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Yvonne Teasley
1990
7.3
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Professor Harriet Welkman
1990
7.3
Law & Order
as Nora Glover
1990
7.4
Coldfire
as Channing
1990
4.4
Seinfeld
as Mother
1989
8.3
Seinfeld
as Receptionist
1989
8.3
Jake and the Fatman
1987
6.2
Full House
1987
7.6
ALF
as FBI #4
1986
7.7