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.
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Movies (22)
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
Director (Directing)
2022
Fatale
as Derrick's Mom
2020
Loners
as Clara Maloy
2019
A Stone Cold Christmas
as Deaconess
2018
Please Stand By
as Doris, Bus Driver
2018
Like Father
as Olivia
2017
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self
2014
The Call
as Flora
2013
The Longer Day of Happiness
as Lydia Jones
2012
Fly Away
as Susan
2011
10-20
as Sarah
2010
Class
as Patty Allen
2010
Her Best Move
as Lisa
2007
Reign Over Me
as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
2007
Guess Who
as Lisa
2005
Coach Carter
as Principal Garrison
2005
Ray
as Marlene
2004
Eulogy
as Judge Welsh
2004
The Seat Filler
as Derrick's Mom
2004
Rats
as Matilda
2003
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
as Mona
2002
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as Mom
2002
TV Shows (28)
These Days
as Will’s Mom
2021
Stumptown
as Mrs. Hoffman
2019
Good Trouble
as Naomi
2019
New Amsterdam
as Alfreda Watson
2018
The Resident
as Carol Austin
2018
9-1-1
as David's Wife
2018
Imposters
as Auntie Colleen
2017
Insecure
as Dr. Rhonda Pine
2016
Secrets and Lies
as Elaine Williams
2015
Monday Mornings
as Mrs. Fisher
2013
Rizzoli & Isles
as Judge
2010
Castle
as Gloria Wollcott
2009
The Mentalist
as Detective Carla Mulvey
2008
Saving Grace
as Mrs. Williams
2007
Shark
as Judge Jane Briar
2006
Criminal Minds
as Yvonne Burns
2005
Threshold
2005
Bones
as Sherry Bannon
2005
Grey's Anatomy
as Lorraine Simms
2005
House
as Glenda
2004
All of Us
2003
Nip/Tuck
as Cecily Sutherland
2003
L.A. Dragnet
2003
Without a Trace
as Mrs. Ray
2002
Everwood
as Laura Hoover
2002
Monk
as Samantha Austin
2002
The Bernie Mac Show
as Doctor
2001
The Guardian
as Rebecca Damsen
2001