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Denise Dowse

Denise Dowse

Acting1958Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

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.

Acting History

2020
Fatale
as Derrick's Mom
Stumptown
TVas Mrs. Hofman• 1 eps
Grey's Anatomy
TVas Lorraine Simms• 1 eps
2019
New Amsterdam
TVas Alfreda Watson• 1 eps
The Resident
TVas Carol Austin• 2 eps
9-1-1
TVas David's Wife• 1 eps
Good Trouble
TVas Secretary / Naomi• 1 eps
2018
Please Stand By
as Doris, Bus Driver
The X-Files
TVas Dr. Babsi Russel• 1 eps
2017
Imposters
TVas Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook / Auntie Colleen• 7 eps
Insecure
TVas Dr. Rhonda Pine• 6 eps
2016
Castle
TVas Gloria Wollcott• 1 eps
2015
Secrets and Lies
TVas Elaine Williams• 9 eps
2014
2013
The Call
as Flora
Rizzoli & Isles
TVas Judge• 1 eps
Monday Mornings
TVas Mrs. Fisher
2011
Fly Away
as Susan
Bones
TVas Sherry Bannon• 1 eps
Criminal Minds
TVas Yvonne Burns• 1 eps
2010
Class
as Patty Allen
10-20
as Sarah
House
TVas Glenda• 1 eps
2009
Saving Grace
TVas Mrs. Williams• 1 eps
Monk
TVas Samantha Austin• 1 eps
2008
The Mentalist
TVas Detective Carla Mulvey• 1 eps
2007
Reign Over Me
as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
Shark
TVas Judge Jane Briar• 3 eps
Gilmore Girls
TVas Judge• 1 eps
Law & Order
TVas Nora Glover• 1 eps
2006
The Bernie Mac Show
TVas Doctor• 1 eps
2005
Coach Carter
as Principal Garrison
Guess Who
as Lisa
Charmed
TVas Angel of Destiny• 3 eps
2004
Ray
as Marlene
Eulogy
as Judge Welsh
The Seat Filler
as Derrick's Mom
Everwood
TVas Laura Hoover• 1 eps
Nip/Tuck
TVas Cecily Sutherland• 1 eps
2003
Rats
as Matilda
Girlfriends
TVas Lucyruth / Emily Griffin• 1 eps
2002
Judging Amy
TVas Ms. Shepherd• 1 eps
Without a Trace
TVas Mrs. Ray• 1 eps
2001
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Secretary
The Drew Carey Show
TVas Doctor• 1 eps
The Guardian
TVas Rebecca Damsen• 32 eps
Becker
TVas Janet Katz• 1 eps
The Practice
TVas Caroline• 1 eps
2000
K-911
as Dr. Perkins, DVM
Requiem for a Dream
as Tyrone's Mother
Moesha
TVas Hattie• 1 eps
1999
1998
Pleasantville
as Health Teacher
A Civil Action
as Judge Constance Mullen
Sister, Sister
TVas Alease• 1 eps
ER
TVas Mrs. Lysell• 1 eps
Party of Five
TVas Nora• 1 eps
NewsRadio
TVas Adoption Agent• 1 eps
1997
Starship Troopers
as Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
Killing Mr. Griffin
as Det. Pruitt
Chicago Hope
TVas Doris Harper• 1 eps
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TVas Ms. Miller• 1 eps
1996
Bio-Dome
as Olivia Biggs
Touched by an Angel
TVas Judge Caldwell• 1 eps
Men Behaving Badly
TVas Mrs. Carlson
1995
Theodore Rex
as Voice Performer (voice)
Kissing Miranda
as Cristianne
Vanishing Son
TVas Trailer Park Neighbor• 1 eps
1994
The Enemy Within
as Dr. Jarvis
1993
1992
Out for Blood
as Neighborhood Woman
Sneakers
as Bank Teller
California Dreams
TVas McBride
Seinfeld
TVas Mother / Receptionist• 1 eps
1991
Roc
TVas Dr. Russell
1990
Coldfire
as Channing
Beverly Hills, 90210
TVas Yvonne Teasley / Professor Harriet Welkman• 1 eps
1989
ALF
TVas FBI #4• 1 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
2/21/1958
Day of Death
8/13/2022
Place of Birth
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA