Denise Burse
Biography
Denise Burse works in acting. Born January 23, 1952. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Doc (2025) as Ruby
- The Home (2025) as Sadie
- The Wrath of Becky (2023) as Elena
- Vacation Friends (2021) as Grandma Phyllis
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Marlene
- Manifest (2018) as Estelle Vance
- Manifest (2018) as Estelle Vance (uncredited)
- Greenleaf (2016) as Ethlin Satterlee
- Anesthesia (2016) as West Indian Nurse
- Black Mirror (2011) as Elder Kelly
- Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011) as Angel
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007) as Claretha Jenkins
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Sarah Edgars
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Counselor Scheider
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Pamela Tatum
- Third Watch (1999) as Brigette
- The Juror (1996) as Secretary
- Basquiat (1996) as Mary on TV
- New York Undercover (1994) as Mrs. Reyes
- Law & Order (1990) as Sarah Chase
- Law & Order (1990) as ER Nurse #2
- The Boy King (1986) as Bunch
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Denise Burse best known for?
Denise Burse is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doc (2025), The Home (2025), The Wrath of Becky (2023), Vacation Friends (2021).
When and where was Denise Burse born?
Denise Burse was born on January 23, 1952.
How many credits does Denise Burse have?
Denise Burse has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Denise Burse's background in cinema and television?
Denise Burse-Mickelbury (born January 13, 1952) is an American actress, best known for her role as Claretha Jenkins in the television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne. An African-American native of Atlanta, Burse received professional training at the Just Us Theatre, The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Children's ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Marlene — aged about 66
- Black Mirror (2011) as Elder Kelly — aged about 59
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Counselor Scheider — aged about 47
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Pamela Tatum — aged about 47
- Third Watch (1999) as Brigette — aged about 47
- Manifest (2018) as Estelle Vance — aged about 66
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