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Denise Dowse

Bio: Denise Yvonne Dowse (February 21, 1958 – August 13, 2022) was an American actress and director. She was best known for her roles as Mrs
Born: Fri, Feb 21 1958
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 13 2022
Denise Dowse is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fatale
Fatale
Denise Dowse was
62 in Fatale
as 'Derrick's Mom'.
Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Loners
Loners
Denise Dowse was
61 in Loners
as 'Clara Maloy'.
Thu, May 30 2019
Poster of A Stone Cold Christmas
A Stone Cold Christmas
Denise Dowse was
60 in A Stone Cold Christmas
as 'Deaconess'.
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of Please Stand By
Please Stand By
Denise Dowse was
59 in Please Stand By
as 'Doris, Bus Driver'.
Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Like Father
Like Father
Denise Dowse was
59 in Like Father
as 'Olivia'.
Sun, Jun 18 2017
Poster of Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
Denise Dowse was
56 in Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 05 2014
Poster of The Call
The Call
Denise Dowse was
55 in The Call
as 'Flora'.
Thu, Mar 14 2013
Poster of The Longer Day of Happiness
The Longer Day of Happiness
Denise Dowse was
54 in The Longer Day of Happiness
as 'Lydia Jones'.
Wed, Jun 06 2012
Poster of Fly Away
Fly Away
Denise Dowse was
53 in Fly Away
as 'Susan'.
Sun, Jul 17 2011
Poster of 10-20
10-20
Denise Dowse was
52 in 10-20
as 'Sarah'.
Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of Class
Class
Denise Dowse was
52 in Class
as 'Patty Allen'.
Sat, Aug 14 2010
Poster of Her Best Move
Her Best Move
Denise Dowse was
49 in Her Best Move
as 'Lisa'.
Sat, Mar 31 2007
Poster of Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me
Denise Dowse was
49 in Reign Over Me
as 'Psychiatric Hospital Therapist'.
Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Guess Who
Guess Who
Denise Dowse was
47 in Guess Who
as 'Lisa'.
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Denise Dowse was
46 in Coach Carter
as 'Principal Garrison'.
Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of Ray
Ray
Denise Dowse was
46 in Ray
as 'Marlene'.
Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Eulogy
Eulogy
Denise Dowse was
46 in Eulogy
as 'Judge Welsh'.
Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of The Seat Filler
The Seat Filler
Denise Dowse was
46 in The Seat Filler
as 'Derrick's Mom'.
Thu, Aug 05 2004
Poster of Rats
Rats
Denise Dowse was
44 in Rats
as 'Matilda'.
Wed, Jan 15 2003
Poster of What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
Denise Dowse was
44 in What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
as 'Mona'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Denise Dowse was
43 in Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as 'Mom'.
Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
Denise Dowse was
43 in Dr. Dolittle 2
as 'Secretary'.
Fri, Jun 22 2001
Poster of Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
Denise Dowse was
42 in Requiem for a Dream
as 'Tyrone's Mother'.
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of K-911
K-911
Denise Dowse was
41 in K-911
as 'Dr. Perkins, DVM'.
Tue, Dec 07 1999
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Denise Dowse was
40 in A Civil Action
as 'Judge Constance Mullen'.
Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Denise Dowse was
40 in Pleasantville
as 'Health Teacher'.
Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Denise Dowse was
39 in Starship Troopers
as 'Sky Marshal Tehat Meru'.
Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Killing Mr. Griffin
Killing Mr. Griffin
Denise Dowse was
39 in Killing Mr. Griffin
as 'Det. Pruitt'.
Mon, Apr 07 1997
Poster of Bio-Dome
Bio-Dome
Denise Dowse was
37 in Bio-Dome
as 'Olivia Biggs'.
Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Theodore Rex
Theodore Rex
Denise Dowse was
37 in Theodore Rex
as 'Voice Performer (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of Kissing Miranda
Kissing Miranda
Denise Dowse was
37 in Kissing Miranda
as 'Cristianne'.
Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
Denise Dowse was
36 in Sketch Artist II: Hands That See
as 'Dispatcher'.
Sat, Jan 28 1995
Poster of See Jane Run
See Jane Run
Denise Dowse was
36 in See Jane Run
as 'Renee - Jane's Lawyer'.
Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within
Denise Dowse was
36 in The Enemy Within
as 'Dr. Jarvis'.
Wed, Aug 24 1994
Poster of Out for Blood
Out for Blood
Denise Dowse was
34 in Out for Blood
as 'Neighborhood Woman'.
Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Sneakers
Sneakers
Denise Dowse was
34 in Sneakers
as 'Bank Teller'.
Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Merchant of Evil
Merchant of Evil
Denise Dowse was
32 in Merchant of Evil
as 'Nurse #1'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Coldfire
Coldfire
Denise Dowse was
32 in Coldfire
as 'Channing'.
Sun, Apr 29 1990

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of These Days
These Days
Denise Dowse was
62+ in These Days
as 'Will’s Mom'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 2021
Poster of Stumptown
Stumptown
Denise Dowse was
61+ in Stumptown
as 'Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Hofman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2019
Poster of Good Trouble
Good Trouble
Denise Dowse was
60+ in Good Trouble
as 'Naomi'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Denise Dowse was
60+ in New Amsterdam
as 'Alfreda Watson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Denise Dowse was
59+ in The Resident
as 'Carol Austin'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 21 2018
Poster of 9-1-1
9-1-1
Denise Dowse was
59+ in 9-1-1
as 'David's Wife'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of Imposters
Imposters
Denise Dowse was
58+ in Imposters
as 'Auntie Colleen, Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 07 2017
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Denise Dowse was
58+ in Insecure
as 'Dr. Rhonda Pine'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings
Denise Dowse was
54+ in Monday Mornings
as 'Mrs. Fisher'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Denise Dowse was
52+ in Rizzoli & Isles
as 'Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
Denise Dowse was
51+ in Castle
as 'Gloria Wollcott'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Denise Dowse was
50+ in The Mentalist
as 'Detective Carla Mulvey'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Denise Dowse was
49+ in Saving Grace
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 23 2007
Poster of Shark
Shark
Denise Dowse was
48+ in Shark
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Denise Dowse was
47+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Yvonne Burns'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
Denise Dowse was
47+ in Threshold
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Denise Dowse was
47+ in Bones
as 'Dr. Sherry Bannon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Denise Dowse was
47+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Lorraine Simms'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of House
House
Denise Dowse was
46+ in House
as 'Glenda'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Denise Dowse was
45+ in All of Us
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Denise Dowse was
45+ in Nip/Tuck
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of L.A. Dragnet
L.A. Dragnet
Denise Dowse was
44+ in L.A. Dragnet
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 02 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Denise Dowse was
44+ in Without a Trace
as 'Mrs. Ray'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
Denise Dowse was
44+ in Everwood
as 'Laura Hoover'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Denise Dowse was
44+ in Monk
as 'Samantha Austin'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Denise Dowse was
43+ in The Bernie Mac Show
as 'Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
Denise Dowse was
43+ in The Guardian
as 'Rebecca Damsen'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Denise Dowse was
42+ in Gilmore Girls
as 'Judge'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Denise Dowse was
42+ in Girlfriends
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Denise Dowse was
41+ in Judging Amy
as 'Ms. Shepherd'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Grown Ups
Grown Ups
Denise Dowse was
41+ in Grown Ups
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Denise Dowse was
40+ in Becker
as 'Janet Katz'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Denise Dowse was
40+ in Charmed
as 'Angel of Destiny'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Built to Last
Built to Last
Denise Dowse was
39+ in Built to Last
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Denise Dowse was
39+ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as 'Ms. Miller'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Denise Dowse was
39+ in The Practice
as 'Caroline'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Men Behaving Badly
Men Behaving Badly
Denise Dowse was
38+ in Men Behaving Badly
as 'Mrs. Carlson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Denise Dowse was
37+ in Moesha
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Denise Dowse was
37+ in The Drew Carey Show
as 'Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of NewsRadio
NewsRadio
Denise Dowse was
37+ in NewsRadio
as 'Adoption Agent'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Denise Dowse was
36+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Judge Caldwell'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Denise Dowse was
36+ in ER
as 'Mrs. Lysell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Denise Dowse was
36+ in Chicago Hope
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Denise Dowse was
35+ in The X-Files
as 'Dr. Babsi Russel'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Thea
Thea
Denise Dowse was
35+ in Thea
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1993
Poster of California Dreams
California Dreams
Denise Dowse was
34+ in California Dreams
as 'McBride'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Bodies of Evidence
Bodies of Evidence
Denise Dowse was
34+ in Bodies of Evidence
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 1992
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
Denise Dowse was
33+ in Step by Step
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Roc
Roc
Denise Dowse was
33+ in Roc
as 'Dr. Russell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Denise Dowse was
32+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
as 'Yvonne Teasley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Denise Dowse was
32+ in Law & Order
as 'Nora Glover'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Denise Dowse was
31+ in Seinfeld
as 'Mother, Receptionist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Denise Dowse was
29+ in Jake and the Fatman
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Full House
Full House
Denise Dowse was
29+ in Full House
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of ALF
ALF
Denise Dowse was
28+ in ALF
as 'FBI #4'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986