Denise Burse
Appearance
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Occupation | Actress |
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
An African-American 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] In 2016, she appeared in "San Junipero", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
Filmography
Years | Films | Roles | Notes |
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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 | ||
2006–2011 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Claretha Jenkins | Main role (Seasons 1-6) ; Recurring role (Season 7-8); 47 episodes |
2016 | Black Mirror | Elder Kelly | Episode: "San Junipero" |
2017 | Greenleaf | Ethlin Satterlee | Episode: "A Mother's Love" |
2018–present | Tyler Perry’s The Paynes | Claretha Jenkins | Recurring role |
2018 | One Dollar | Episode: "Wilson Furlbee" |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Denise Burse: TBS Biography". Archived from the original on 2013-10-26. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Chang, Lia (August 11, 2007). "Denise Burse in August Wilson's Radio Golf at the Mark Taper Forum". Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ "The Cast of August Wilson's Radio Golf: Denise Burse". Archived from the original on 2008-01-07. Retrieved 2007-12-17.