Acting · Born January 23, 1952
Denise Burse-Mickelbury (born January 13, 1952) is an American actress, best known for her role as Claretha Jenkins in the television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne. An African-American native of Atlanta, Burse received professional training at the Just Us Theatre, The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Children's Theater. She has numerous television credits such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Burse has also appeared in various stage productions such as An American Daughter, Harriet’s Return, Ground People, Pearl Cleage's Flyin' West, and Radio Golf. In 2016, she appeared in "San Junipero", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
MovieThe Home
2025
as Sadie
TVDoc
2025
as Ruby
MovieThe Wrath of Becky
2023
as Elena
MovieVacation Friends
2021
as Grandma Phyllis
TVNew Amsterdam
2018
as Marlene
TVManifest
2018
as Estelle Vance
TVGreenleaf
2016
as Ethlin Satterlee
MovieAnesthesia
2016
as West Indian Nurse
TVBlack Mirror
2011
as Elder Kelly
MoviePeace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011
as Angel
TVTyler Perry's House of Payne
2007
as Claretha Jenkins
TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Sarah Edgars
TVThird Watch
1999
as Brigette
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Counselor Scheider
MovieBasquiat
1996
as Mary on TV
MovieThe Juror
1996
as Secretary
TVNew York Undercover
1994
as Mrs. Reyes
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Sarah Chase
MovieThe Boy King
1986
as Bunch
