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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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Loners
Loners
Denise Dowse was 61 in Loners as 'Clara Maloy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of Please Stand By
Please Stand By
Denise Dowse was 59 in Please Stand By as 'Doris, Bus Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Like Father
Like Father
Denise Dowse was 59 in Like Father as 'Olivia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2014
Poster of The Call
The Call
Denise Dowse was 55 in The Call as 'Flora'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2012
Poster of Fly Away
Fly Away
Denise Dowse was 53 in Fly Away as 'Susan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2011
Poster of 10-20
10-20
Denise Dowse was 52 in 10-20 as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2010
Poster of Class
Class
Denise Dowse was 52 in Class as 'Patty Allen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2010
Poster of Her Best Move
Her Best Move
Denise Dowse was 49 in Her Best Move as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 2007
Poster of Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me
Denise Dowse was 49 in Reign Over Me as 'Psychiatric Hospital Therapist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Guess Who
Guess Who
Denise Dowse was 47 in Guess Who as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Denise Dowse was 46 in Coach Carter as 'Principal Garrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 2005
Poster of Ray
Ray
Denise Dowse was 46 in Ray as 'Marlene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Eulogy
Eulogy
Denise Dowse was 46 in Eulogy as 'Judge Welsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2004
Poster of The Seat Filler
The Seat Filler
Denise Dowse was 46 in The Seat Filler as 'Derrick's Mom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 2004
Poster of Rats
Rats
Denise Dowse was 44 in Rats as 'Matilda'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Dr. Dolittle 2
Dr. Dolittle 2
Denise Dowse was 43 in Dr. Dolittle 2 as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of K-911
K-911
Denise Dowse was 41 in K-911 as 'Dr. Perkins, DVM'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1999
Poster of A Civil Action
A Civil Action
Denise Dowse was 40 in A Civil Action as 'Judge Constance Mullen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1998
Poster of Pleasantville
Pleasantville
Denise Dowse was 40 in Pleasantville as 'Health Teacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1998
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Denise Dowse was 39 in Starship Troopers as 'Sky Marshal Tehat Meru'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Killing Mr. Griffin
Killing Mr. Griffin
Denise Dowse was 39 in Killing Mr. Griffin as 'Det. Pruitt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1997
Poster of Bio-Dome
Bio-Dome
Denise Dowse was 37 in Bio-Dome as 'Olivia Biggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Theodore Rex
Theodore Rex
Denise Dowse was 37 in Theodore Rex as 'Voice Performer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of Kissing Miranda
Kissing Miranda
Denise Dowse was 37 in Kissing Miranda as 'Cristianne'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within
Denise Dowse was 36 in The Enemy Within as 'Dr. Jarvis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1994
Poster of Out for Blood
Out for Blood
Denise Dowse was 34 in Out for Blood as 'Neighborhood Woman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Sneakers
Sneakers
Denise Dowse was 34 in Sneakers as 'Bank Teller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1992
Poster of Merchant of Evil
Merchant of Evil
Denise Dowse was 32 in Merchant of Evil as 'Nurse #1'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Coldfire
Coldfire
Denise Dowse was 32 in Coldfire as 'Channing'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 2021
Poster of Stumptown
Stumptown
Denise Dowse was 61+ in Stumptown as 'Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Hofman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2019
Poster of Good Trouble
Good Trouble
Denise Dowse was 60+ in Good Trouble as 'Naomi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Denise Dowse was 60+ in New Amsterdam as 'Alfreda Watson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of The Resident
The Resident
Denise Dowse was 59+ in The Resident as 'Carol Austin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2018
Poster of Imposters
Imposters
Denise Dowse was 58+ in Imposters as 'Auntie Colleen, Auntie Colleen / Agent Cook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 07 2017
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Denise Dowse was 58+ in Insecure as 'Dr. Rhonda Pine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Secrets and Lies
Secrets and Lies
Denise Dowse was 57+ in Secrets and Lies as 'Elaine Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2015
Poster of Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings
Denise Dowse was 54+ in Monday Mornings as 'Mrs. Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Denise Dowse was 52+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
Denise Dowse was 51+ in Castle as 'Gloria Wollcott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Denise Dowse was 50+ in The Mentalist as 'Detective Carla Mulvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Denise Dowse was 49+ in Saving Grace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 23 2007
Poster of Shark
Shark
Denise Dowse was 48+ in Shark
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Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Denise Dowse was 47+ in Criminal Minds as 'Yvonne Burns'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
Denise Dowse was 47+ in Threshold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Denise Dowse was 47+ in Bones as 'Dr. Sherry Bannon'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of House
House
Denise Dowse was 46+ in House as 'Glenda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Denise Dowse was 45+ in All of Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Denise Dowse was 45+ in Nip/Tuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of L.A. Dragnet
L.A. Dragnet
Denise Dowse was 44+ in L.A. Dragnet
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
Denise Dowse was 44+ in Everwood as 'Laura Hoover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Denise Dowse was 44+ in Monk as 'Samantha Austin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 14 2001
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
Denise Dowse was 43+ in The Guardian as 'Rebecca Damsen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Denise Dowse was 42+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Denise Dowse was 42+ in Girlfriends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Denise Dowse was 41+ in Judging Amy as 'Ms. Shepherd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Grown Ups
Grown Ups
Denise Dowse was 41+ in Grown Ups
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Denise Dowse was 40+ in Becker as 'Janet Katz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Denise Dowse was 40+ in Charmed as 'Angel of Destiny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Built to Last
Built to Last
Denise Dowse was 39+ in Built to Last
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Denise Dowse was 39+ in The Practice as 'Caroline'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Denise Dowse was 37+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of NewsRadio
NewsRadio
Denise Dowse was 37+ in NewsRadio as 'Adoption Agent'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Denise Dowse was 36+ in ER as 'Mrs. Lysell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Denise Dowse was 36+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Thea
Thea
Denise Dowse was 35+ in Thea
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1993
Poster of California Dreams
California Dreams
Denise Dowse was 34+ in California Dreams as 'McBride'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Bodies of Evidence
Bodies of Evidence
Denise Dowse was 34+ in Bodies of Evidence
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 1992
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
Denise Dowse was 33+ in Step by Step
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Roc
Roc
Denise Dowse was 33+ in Roc as 'Dr. Russell'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Denise Dowse was 32+ in Law & Order as 'Nora Glover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Denise Dowse was 31+ in Seinfeld as 'Mother, Receptionist'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of Full House
Full House
Denise Dowse was 29+ in Full House
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of ALF
ALF
Denise Dowse was 28+ in ALF as 'FBI #4'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986