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The Georgia Scene: 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.
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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. She has numerous television credits such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 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. In 2016, she appeared in "San Junipero", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
Filmography
Actress
2023
The Wrath of Becky as
Elena
2022
Partner Track (TV Series) as
Tina Robinson
- Consequential Damages (2022) - Tina Robinson
2022
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (TV Series) as
Shirley Wring
- Ptolemy (2022) - Shirley Wring
- Nina (2022) - Shirley Wring
- Sensia (2022) - Shirley Wring
- Robyn (2022) - Shirley Wring
- Reggie (2022) - Shirley Wring
2021
Vacation Friends as
Grandma Phyllis
2020
Manifest (TV Series) as
Estelle Vance
- Deadhead (2021) - Estelle Vance (uncredited)
- Call Sign (2020) - Estelle Vance
2020
The Annex (TV Series) as
Devorah
2019
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) as
Woman in Apollo Audience
- A Jewish Girl Walks Into the Apollo- (2019) - Woman in Apollo Audience
2019
New Amsterdam (TV Series) as
Marlene
- King of Swords (2019) - Marlene
2018
One Dollar (TV Series)
- Wilson Furlbee (2018)
2017
Greenleaf (TV Series) as
Ethlin Satterlee
- A Mother's Love (2017) - Ethlin Satterlee
2016
Black Mirror (TV Series) as
Elder Kelly
- San Junipero (2016) - Elder Kelly
2015
Anesthesia as
West Indian Nurse
2011
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding as
Angel
2006
House of Payne (TV Series) as
Claretha Jenkins / Claretha Jennings / Claretha / ...
- Talented Paynes (2011) - Claretha Jenkins
- Praying for Attention (2011) - Claretha
- Roommate Paynes (2011) - Claretha Jenkins
- Payneful Visit (2011) - Claretha Jennkins
- Trial by Fire: Part 2 (2011) - Claretha Jennings
- Payne Showers (2011) - Claretha
- My Fair Curtis (2010) - Claretha Jennings
- Who's on Top (2010) - Claretha Jennings
- Heartbeat (2010) - Claretha Jenkins
- Firestorm (2010) - Claretha Jennings
- Till Payne Do We Part (2009) - Claretha
- Oh Christmas Payne (2009) - Claretha Jennings
- Marriage Paynes (2009) - Claretha Jenkins
- Wigging Out (2009) - Claretha Jenkins
- Where's the Payne? (2009) - Claretha Jenkins
- Casa de Payne (2008) - Claretha
- We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 2 (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- We've Come This Far by Faith: Part 1 (2008) - Claretha
- Out on a Limb (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- That Sounds Sweet (2008) - Claretha
- Fire and Desire (2008) - Claretha Jennings
- Guys' Night Out, Girls' Night In (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- Reunited and- It Don't Feel Good (2008) - Claretha Jennings
- Driving Me Crazy (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- Respect Me (2008) - Claretha
- The Beat Down (2008) - Claretha Jennings
- Time to Clean House (2008) - Claretha Jennings
- Sex, Lies and Videotapes (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- Don't Get It Twisted (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- Devil in a Blue Suit (2008) - Claretha Jenkins
- There's No Place Like Home (2007) - Claretha
- Crazy in Love (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Trial by Fire: Part 3 (2007)
- Trial by Fire: Part 2 (2007)
- Reality Check (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- The Fast and the Furious (2007) - Claretha Jennings
- Dog Day Afternoon (2007) - Claretha Jennings
- The Big Test (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- The Perfect Storm (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- I Got the Hook Up (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Absolutely Positive (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Sadly Mistaken (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- And Justice for All (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Cracking Under Pressure (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Club PCP (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Wax On, Wax Off (2007) - Claretha Jennings
- I Keep Coming Up Short (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Surprise, Surprise (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- Busted (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- I Can Cry If I Want To (2007) - Claretha Jenkins
- The Roof Is on Fire (2006) - Claretha Jenkins
2010
One Life to Live (TV Series) as
Nurse Christine
- Episode #1.10737 (2010) - Nurse Christine (as Denise Burse-Fernandez)
2005
Preaching to the Choir as
Sister Marcie
2005
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Sarah Edgars
- Ex Stasis (2005) - Sarah Edgars
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Pamela Tatum / Counselor Scheider
- Inheritance (2001) - Pamela Tatum
- Wrong Is Right (2000) - Counselor Scheider
2001
100 Centre Street (TV Series) as
Joy Glass
- Love Stories (2001) - Joy Glass
2001
Third Watch (TV Series) as
Brigette
- Exposing Faith (2001) - Brigette
2000
Cosby (TV Series) as
Mrs. Henderson
- Thursday's Child (2000) - Mrs. Henderson
2000
The Sopranos (TV Series) as
Nurse #2
- From Where to Eternity (2000) - Nurse #2 (uncredited)
1999
Funny Valentines as
Brenda
1992
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Sarah Chase / ER Nurse #2
- Haven (1999) - Sarah Chase
- Consultation (1992) - ER Nurse #2 (as Denise Burse-Mickelbury)
1996
Basquiat as
Mary on TV
1996
The Juror as
Secretary
1995
New York Undercover (TV Series) as
Mrs. Reyes
- Mama Said Knock You Out (1995) - Mrs. Reyes
1993
Tribeca (TV Series) as
Missionary
- Honor (1993) - Missionary (as Denise Burse-Mickelbury)
1993
American Experience (TV Series documentary) as
Buster Marshall
- Simple Justice (1993) - Buster Marshall (as Denise Burse-Mickelbury)
1990
Torment
References
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