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