About
Denise Dowse
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2021 | These Days | Actor | Will’s Mom | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | Fatale | Actor | Derrick's Mom | 59 Average |
| 2019 | Loners | Actor | Clara Maloy | 58 Average |
| 2018 | A Stone Cold Christmas | Actor | Deaconess | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Please Stand By | Actor | Doris, Bus Driver | 63 Fair |
| 2017 | Like Father | Actor | Olivia | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2013 | The Call | Actor | Flora | 66 Fair |
| 2012 | The Longer Day of Happiness | Actor | Lydia Jones | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | Fly Away | Actor | Susan | 58 Average |
| 2010 | 10-20 | Actor | Sarah | N/A N/A |
| 2010 | Class | Actor | Patty Allen | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Her Best Move | Actor | Lisa | 58 Average |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me | Actor | Psychiatric Hospital Therapist | 67 Fair |
| 2005 | Guess Who | Actor | Lisa | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Coach Carter | Actor | Principal Garrison | 73 Good |
| 2004 | Ray | Actor | Marlene | 71 Good |
| 2004 | Eulogy | Actor | Judge Welsh | 60 Fair |
| 2004 | The Seat Filler | Actor | Derrick's Mom | 58 Average |
| 2003 | Rats | Actor | Matilda | 58 Average |
| 2002 | What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away | Actor | Mona | 58 Average |
| 2002 | Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs | Actor | Mom | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | Actor | Secretary | 54 Average |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream | Actor | Tyrone's Mother | 79 Good |
| 1999 | K-911 | Actor | Dr. Perkins, DVM | 57 Average |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | Actor | Judge Constance Mullen | 61 Fair |
| 1998 | Pleasantville | Actor | Health Teacher | 69 Fair |
| 1997 | Starship Troopers | Actor | Sky Marshal Tehat Meru | 69 Fair |
| 1997 | Built to Last | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1997 | Killing Mr. Griffin | Actor | Det. Pruitt | 58 Average |
| 1996 | Bio-Dome | Actor | Olivia Biggs | 52 Average |
| 1995 | Theodore Rex | Actor | Voice Performer (voice) | 54 Average |
| 1995 | Kissing Miranda | Actor | Cristianne | 58 Average |
| 1995 | See Jane Run | Actor | Renee - Jane's Lawyer | 58 Average |
| 1994 | The Enemy Within | Actor | Dr. Jarvis | 58 Average |
| 1992 | Out for Blood | Actor | Neighborhood Woman | 58 Average |
| 1992 | Sneakers | Actor | Bank Teller | 65 Fair |
| 1991 | Merchant of Evil | Actor | Nurse #1 | N/A N/A |
| 1990 | Coldfire | Actor | Channing | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 2022 | Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story | Directing | Director | 58 Average |