Actor
Denise Dowse
Born February 21, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USADied August 13, 202237 films
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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First watchRequiem for a Dream20008.0as Tyrone's MotherThe drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.View filmEssential films
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37 films as actor- 2020FataleDerrick's Mom
- 2019LonersClara Maloy
- 2018A Stone Cold ChristmasDeaconess
- 2018Please Stand ByDoris, Bus Driver
- 2017Like FatherOlivia
- 2013The CallFlora
- 2012The Longer Day of HappinessLydia Jones
- 2011Fly AwaySusan
- 201010-20Sarah
- 2010ClassPatty Allen
- 2007Her Best MoveLisa
- 2007Reign Over MePsychiatric Hospital Therapist
- 2005Guess WhoLisa
- 2005Coach CarterPrincipal Garrison
- 2004RayMarlene
- 2004EulogyJudge Welsh
- 2004The Seat FillerDerrick's Mom
- 2003RatsMatilda
- 2002What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-AwayMona
- 2002Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are DogsMom
- 2001Dr. Dolittle 2Secretary
- 2000Requiem for a DreamTyrone's Mother
- 2000K-911Dr. Perkins, DVM
- 1998A Civil ActionJudge Constance Mullen
- 1998PleasantvilleHealth Teacher
- 1997Starship TroopersSky Marshal Tehat Meru
- 1997Killing Mr. GriffinDet. Pruitt
- 1996Bio-DomeOlivia Biggs
- 1995Theodore RexVoice Performer (voice)
- 1995Kissing MirandaCristianne
- 1995Sketch Artist II: Hands That SeeDispatcher
- 1995See Jane RunRenee - Jane's Lawyer
- 1994The Enemy WithinDr. Jarvis
- 1992Out for BloodNeighborhood Woman
- 1992SneakersBank Teller
- 1991Merchant of EvilNurse #1
- 1990ColdfireChanning