Acting

Denise Dowse

Born: 1958-02-21
Died: 2022-08-13
Birthplace: Honolulu, 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.

Known For

Filmography

100 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

2022 · Movie

Director

These Days

2021 · TV Show

Will’s Mom

Fatale

2020 · Movie

Derrick's Mom

Good Trouble

2019 · TV Show

Naomi · Secretary

Loners

2019 · Movie

Clara Maloy

Stumptown

2019 · TV Show

Mrs. Hoffman · Mrs. Hofman

9-1-1

2018 · TV Show

David's Wife

A Stone Cold Christmas

2018 · Movie

Deaconess

New Amsterdam

2018 · TV Show

Alfreda Watson

Please Stand By

2018 · Movie

Doris, Bus Driver

The Resident

2018 · TV Show

Carol Austin

Imposters

2017 · TV Show

Auntie Colleen · Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook

Like Father

2017 · Movie

Olivia

Insecure

2016 · TV Show

Dr. Rhonda Pine

Secrets and Lies

2015 · TV Show

Elaine Williams

Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke

2014 · Movie

Self

Monday Mornings

2013 · TV Show

Mrs. Fisher

The Call

2013 · Movie

Flora

The Longer Day of Happiness

2012 · Movie

Lydia Jones

Fly Away

2011 · Movie

Susan

10-20

2010 · Movie

Sarah

Class

2010 · Movie

Patty Allen

Rizzoli & Isles

2010 · TV Show

Judge

Castle

2009 · TV Show

Gloria Wollcott

The Mentalist

2008 · TV Show

Detective Carla Mulvey

Her Best Move

2007 · Movie

Lisa

Reign Over Me

2007 · Movie

Psychiatric Hospital Therapist

Saving Grace

2007 · TV Show

Mrs. Williams

Shark

2006 · TV Show

Judge Jane Briar

Bones

2005 · TV Show

Sherry Bannon

Coach Carter

2005 · Movie

Principal Garrison

Criminal Minds

2005 · TV Show

Yvonne Burns

Grey's Anatomy

2005 · TV Show

Lorraine Simms

Guess Who

2005 · Movie

Lisa

Inconceivable

2005 · TV Show

Alice Godchaux

Threshold

2005 · TV Show

Cast

Eulogy

2004 · Movie

Judge Welsh

House

2004 · TV Show

Glenda

Ray

2004 · Movie

Marlene

The Seat Filler

2004 · Movie

Derrick's Mom

All of Us

2003 · TV Show

Cast

L.A. Dragnet

2003 · TV Show

Cast

Nip/Tuck

2003 · TV Show

Cecily Sutherland

Rats

2003 · Movie

Matilda

Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs

2002 · Movie

Mom

Everwood

2002 · TV Show

Laura Hoover

Monk

2002 · TV Show

Samantha Austin

What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away

2002 · Movie

Mona

Without a Trace

2002 · TV Show

Mrs. Ray

Dr. Dolittle 2

2001 · Movie

Secretary

The Bernie Mac Show

2001 · TV Show

Doctor

The Guardian

2001 · TV Show

Rebecca Damsen

Gilmore Girls

2000 · TV Show

Judge

Girlfriends

2000 · TV Show

Emily Griffin · Lucyruth

K-911

2000 · Movie

Dr. Perkins, DVM

Requiem for a Dream

2000 · Movie

Tyrone's Mother

Grown Ups

1999 · TV Show

Arbitrator

Judging Amy

1999 · TV Show

Ms. Shepherd

A Civil Action

1998 · Movie

Judge Constance Mullen

Becker

1998 · TV Show

Janet Katz

Charmed

1998 · TV Show

Angel of Destiny

Pleasantville

1998 · Movie

Health Teacher

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1997 · TV Show

Ms. Miller

Built to Last

1997 · TV Show

Sylvia Watkins

Killing Mr. Griffin

1997 · Movie

Det. Pruitt

Starship Troopers

1997 · Movie

Sky Marshal Tehat Meru

The Practice

1997 · TV Show

Caroline

Bio-Dome

1996 · Movie

Olivia Biggs

Men Behaving Badly

1996 · TV Show

Mrs. Carlson

Moesha

1996 · TV Show

Hattie

Kissing Miranda

1995 · Movie

Cristianne

NewsRadio

1995 · TV Show

Adoption Agent

See Jane Run

1995 · Movie

Renee - Jane's Lawyer

Sketch Artist II: Hands That See

1995 · Movie

Dispatcher

The Drew Carey Show

1995 · TV Show

Doctor

Theodore Rex

1995 · Movie

Voice Performer (voice)

Chicago Hope

1994 · TV Show

Doris Harper

ER

1994 · TV Show

Mrs. Lysell

Party of Five

1994 · TV Show

Nora

Sister, Sister

1994 · TV Show

Alease

The Enemy Within

1994 · Movie

Dr. Jarvis

Touched by an Angel

1994 · TV Show

Judge Caldwell

Vanishing Son

1994 · TV Show

Trailer Park Neighbor

The X-Files

1993 · TV Show

Dr. Babsi Russel

Thea

1993 · TV Show

Cast

Bodies of Evidence

1992 · TV Show

Cast

California Dreams

1992 · TV Show

McBride

Out for Blood

1992 · Movie

Neighborhood Woman

Sneakers

1992 · Movie

Bank Teller

Merchant of Evil

1991 · Movie

Nurse #1

Roc

1991 · TV Show

Dr. Russell

Rugrats

1991 · TV Show

Sheila Swann (voice)

Step by Step

1991 · TV Show

Cast

Beverly Hills, 90210

1990 · TV Show

Yvonne Teasley · Professor Harriet Welkman

Coldfire

1990 · Movie

Channing

Law & Order

1990 · TV Show

Nora Glover

Seinfeld

1989 · TV Show

Mother · Receptionist

Full House

1987 · TV Show

Cast

Jake and the Fatman

1987 · TV Show

Cast

ALF

1986 · TV Show

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