Denise Dowse

Personal Info

Birthday

February 21, 1958

Day of Death

2022-08-13

(64 years old)

Place of Birth

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Also Known As

Denise Y. Dowse

Denise Yvonne Dowse

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.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

Criminal Minds

Law & Order

House

Bones

The Mentalist

Castle

Seinfeld

Filmography

2020
Fatale
as Derrick's Mom
2019
Loners
as Clara Maloy
2018
A Stone Cold Christmas
as Deaconess
Please Stand By
as Doris, Bus Driver
2017
Like Father
as Olivia
2014
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as Self
2013
The Call
as Flora
2012
The Longer Day of Happiness
as Lydia Jones
2011
Fly Away
as Susan
2010
10-20
as Sarah
Class
as Patty Allen
2007
Her Best Move
as Lisa
Reign Over Me
as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
2005
Guess Who
as Lisa
Coach Carter
as Principal Garrison
2004
Ray
as Marlene
Eulogy
as Judge Welsh
The Seat Filler
as Derrick's Mom
2003
Rats
as Matilda
2002
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
as Mona
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as Mom
2001
Dr. Dolittle 2
as Secretary
2000
Requiem for a Dream
as Tyrone's Mother
1999
K-911
as Dr. Perkins, DVM
1998
A Civil Action
as Judge Constance Mullen
Pleasantville
as Health Teacher
1997
Starship Troopers
as Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
Killing Mr. Griffin
as Det. Pruitt
1996
Bio-Dome
as Olivia Biggs
1995
Theodore Rex
as Voice Performer (voice)
Kissing Miranda
as Cristianne
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
as Dispatcher
See Jane Run
as Renee - Jane's Lawyer
1994
The Enemy Within
as Dr. Jarvis
1992
Out for Blood
as Neighborhood Woman
Sneakers
as Bank Teller
1991
Merchant of Evil
as Nurse #1
1990
Coldfire
as Channing