Denise Burse
Actor
Born Jan 23, 1952
Active 1986–present · Awards: Theatre World Award
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.
Filmography
The Home (2025) — SadieBlack Mirror (2011) — Elder KellyLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Pamela Tatum · Counselor ScheiderNew Amsterdam (2018) — MarleneManifest (2018) — Estelle Vance (uncredited) · Estelle VanceVacation Friends (2021) — Grandma PhyllisLaw & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) — Sarah EdgarsThird Watch (1999) — BrigetteThe Wrath of Becky (2023) — ElenaBasquiat (1996) — ER Nurse #2 · Sarah Chase · Mary on TVThe Juror (1996) — SecretaryGreenleaf (2016) — Ethlin SatterleeTyler Perry's House of Payne (2007) — Claretha JenkinsDoc (2025) — RubyPeace, Love & Misunderstanding (2011) — AngelAnesthesia (2016) — West Indian NurseNew York Undercover (1994) — Mrs. ReyesThe Boy King (1986) — Bunch