Acting · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA · Born February 21, 1958
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.
These Days
2021
as Will’s Mom
MovieFatale
2020
as Derrick's Mom
TVStumptown
2019
as Mrs. Hoffman
MovieLoners
2019
as Clara Maloy
TVGood Trouble
2019
as Naomi
MovieA Stone Cold Christmas
2018
as Deaconess
TVNew Amsterdam
2018
as Alfreda Watson
MoviePlease Stand By
2018
as Doris, Bus Driver
TVThe Resident
2018
as Carol Austin
TV9-1-1
2018
as David's Wife
MovieLike Father
2017
as Olivia
TVImposters
2017
as Auntie Colleen
TVInsecure
2016
as Dr. Rhonda Pine
TVSecrets and Lies
2015
as Elaine Williams
MovieLady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
2014
as Self
MovieThe Call
2013
as Flora
TVMonday Mornings
2013
as Mrs. Fisher
The Longer Day of Happiness
2012
as Lydia Jones
MovieFly Away
2011
as Susan
Movie10-20
2010
as Sarah
MovieClass
2010
as Patty Allen
TVRizzoli & Isles
2010
as Judge
TVCastle
2009
as Gloria Wollcott
TVThe Mentalist
2008
as Detective Carla Mulvey
TVSaving Grace
2007
as Mrs. Williams
MovieHer Best Move
2007
as Lisa
MovieReign Over Me
2007
as Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
TVShark
2006
as Judge Jane Briar
TVCriminal Minds
2005
as Yvonne Burns
TVThreshold
2005
TVBones
2005
as Sherry Bannon
TVGrey's Anatomy
2005
as Lorraine Simms
MovieGuess Who
2005
as Lisa
MovieCoach Carter
2005
as Principal Garrison
TVHouse
2004
as Glenda
MovieRay
2004
as Marlene
MovieEulogy
2004
as Judge Welsh
MovieThe Seat Filler
2004
as Derrick's Mom
TVAll of Us
2003
TVNip/Tuck
2003
as Cecily Sutherland
TVL.A. Dragnet
2003
MovieRats
2003
as Matilda
TVWithout a Trace
2002
as Mrs. Ray
TVEverwood
2002
as Laura Hoover
TVMonk
2002
as Samantha Austin
MovieWhat About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
2002
as Mona
MovieBook of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
2002
as Mom
TVThe Bernie Mac Show
2001
as Doctor
TVThe Guardian
2001
as Rebecca Damsen
MovieDr. Dolittle 2
2001
as Secretary
MovieRequiem for a Dream
2000
as Tyrone's Mother
TVGilmore Girls
2000
as Judge
TVGirlfriends
2000
as Emily Griffin
MovieK-911
2000
as Dr. Perkins, DVM
TVJudging Amy
1999
as Ms. Shepherd
Grown Ups
1999
as Arbitrator
MovieA Civil Action
1998
as Judge Constance Mullen
TVBecker
1998
as Janet Katz
TVCharmed
1998
as Angel of Destiny
MoviePleasantville
1998
as Health Teacher
MovieStarship Troopers
1997
as Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
Built to Last
1997
as Sylvia Watkins
MovieKilling Mr. Griffin
1997
as Det. Pruitt
TVBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Ms. Miller
TVThe Practice
1997
as Caroline
TVMen Behaving Badly
1996
as Mrs. Carlson
TVMoesha
1996
as Hattie
MovieBio-Dome
1996
as Olivia Biggs
MovieTheodore Rex
1995
as Voice Performer (voice)
TVThe Drew Carey Show
1995
as Doctor
TVNewsRadio
1995
as Adoption Agent
Kissing Miranda
1995
as Cristianne
MovieSketch Artist II: Hands That See
1995
as Dispatcher
MovieSee Jane Run
1995
as Renee - Jane's Lawyer
TVTouched by an Angel
1994
as Judge Caldwell
TVER
1994
as Mrs. Lysell
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Doris Harper
TVParty of Five
1994
as Nora
MovieThe Enemy Within
1994
as Dr. Jarvis
TVSister, Sister
1994
as Alease
TVVanishing Son
1994
as Trailer Park Neighbor
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Dr. Babsi Russel
TVThea
1993
MovieOut for Blood
1992
as Neighborhood Woman
TVCalifornia Dreams
1992
as McBride
MovieSneakers
1992
as Bank Teller
TVBodies of Evidence
1992
TVStep by Step
1991
TVRoc
1991
as Dr. Russell
Merchant of Evil
1991
as Nurse #1
TVBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Yvonne Teasley
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Nora Glover
MovieColdfire
1990
as Channing
TVSeinfeld
1989
as Mother
TVJake and the Fatman
1987
TVFull House
1987
TVALF
1986
as FBI #4
