Denise Burse
Appearance
Denise Burse-Mickelbury | |
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Born | Denise Burse |
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.
Acting career
A native of Atlanta, Burse received professional training at the Just Us Theatre, The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Children's Theater.[1] She has numerous television credits such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.[1][2] Burse has also appeared in various stage productions such as An American Daughter, Harriet’s Return, Ground People, Pearl Cleage's Flyin' West, and Radio Golf.[2][3]
Filmography
Years | Films | Roles |
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1995 | New York Undercover | Mrs. Reyes |
1996 | The Juror[2] | Secretary |
Basquiat [2] | Mary on TV | |
1999 | Law & Order [2] | Sarah Chase |
Funny Valentines[2] | Brenda | |
2000 | The Sopranos[2] | Nurse #2 |
Cosby | Mrs. Henderson | |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit[2] | Counselor Scheider | |
2001 | Pamela Tatum | |
Third Watch[2] | Brigette | |
100 Centre Street[2] | Joy Glass | |
2005 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent[2] | Sarah Edgars |
On the One (Preaching to the Choir)[2] | Sister Marcie | |
2007-present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Claretha Jenkins |