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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.
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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 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–present Tyler Perry's House of Payne Claretha Jenkins Main role (Seasons 1-6) ; Recurring role (Season 7) References
- ^ a b "Denise Burse: TBS Biography". http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,76348,00.html. 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". http://www.asianconnections.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=511&category_id=6&Itemid=2. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
- ^ "The Cast of August Wilson's Radio Golf: Denise Burse". http://www.centerstage.org/page.php?pageID=271. Retrieved 2007-12-17.
External links
Chang, Lia.
- Video: Denise Burse as Claretha Jenkins in House of Payne’s “Payneful Visit” Episode, Backstage Pass with Lia Chang, New York, April 6, 2011.
Categories:- 1952 births
- Living people
- African American actors
- American television actors
- Actors from Georgia (U.S. state)
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