Denise Burse

Denise Burse-Mickelbury
Born Denise Burse
January 13, 1952
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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]

Filmography

Years Films Roles !align "center| notes


"|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)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Denise Burse: TBS Biography". Retrieved 2007-12-17.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 Chang, Lia (August 11, 2007). "Denise Burse in August Wilson's Radio Golf at the Mark Taper Forum". Retrieved 2007-12-17.
  3. ↑ "The Cast of August Wilson's Radio Golf: Denise Burse". Retrieved 2007-12-17.

External links

Chang, Lia.