Denise Yvonne Dowse (February 21, 1958 – August 13, 2022) was an American actress and director. She was best known for her roles as Mrs. Yvonne Teasley in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991–2000), Judge Rebecca Damsen in The Guardian (2001–2004), and Dr. Rhonda Pine in Insecure.
Known For
Coach Carter
(2005)
Principal Garrison
Starship Troopers
(1997)
Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
Sneakers
(1992)
Bank Teller
Ray
(2004)
Marlene
Please Stand By
(2018)
Doris, Bus Driver
Guess Who
(2005)
Lisa
The Call
(2013)
Flora
Fatale
(2020)
Derrick's Mom
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
Dr. Dolittle 2
(2001)
Secretary
Requiem for a Dream
(2000)
Tyrone's Mother
Bio-Dome
(1996)
Olivia Biggs
Eulogy
(2004)
Judge Welsh
Pleasantville
(1998)
Health Teacher
K-911
(1999)
Dr. Perkins, DVM
A Civil Action
(1998)
Judge Constance Mullen
Full Filmography
Acting
Coldfire
(1990)
Channing
Merchant of Evil
(1991)
Nurse #1
Sneakers
(1992)
Bank Teller
Out for Blood
(1992)
Neighborhood Woman
The Enemy Within
(1994)
Dr. Jarvis
See Jane Run
(1995)
Renee - Jane's Lawyer
Theodore Rex
(1995)
Voice Performer (voice)
Kissing Miranda
(1995)
Cristianne
Bio-Dome
(1996)
Olivia Biggs
Starship Troopers
(1997)
Sky Marshal Tehat Meru
Killing Mr. Griffin
(1997)
Det. Pruitt
Pleasantville
(1998)
Health Teacher
A Civil Action
(1998)
Judge Constance Mullen
K-911
(1999)
Dr. Perkins, DVM
Requiem for a Dream
(2000)
Tyrone's Mother
Dr. Dolittle 2
(2001)
Secretary
What About Your Friends: Weekend Get-Away
(2002)
Mona
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
(2002)
Mom
Rats
(2003)
Matilda
Ray
(2004)
Marlene
Eulogy
(2004)
Judge Welsh
The Seat Filler
(2004)
Derrick's Mom
Guess Who
(2005)
Lisa
Coach Carter
(2005)
Principal Garrison
Reign Over Me
(2007)
Psychiatric Hospital Therapist
Her Best Move
(2007)
Lisa
Class
(2010)
Patty Allen
10-20
(2010)
Sarah
Fly Away
(2011)
Susan
The Longer Day of Happiness
(2012)
Lydia Jones
The Call
(2013)
Flora
Lady, You Shot Me: The Life and Death of Sam Cooke
(2014)
Herself
Like Father
(2017)
Olivia
A Stone Cold Christmas
(2018)
Deaconess
Please Stand By
(2018)
Doris, Bus Driver
Loners
(2019)
Clara Maloy
Fatale
(2020)
Derrick's Mom
Directing