Denise Burse
Acting
Biography
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. 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.
Born: January 23, 1952
Known For
Filmography
as Sadie
as Ruby
as Elena
as Grandma Phyllis
as Marlene
as Estelle Vance
as Estelle Vance (uncredited)
as Ethlin Satterlee
as Elder Kelly
as Angel
as Claretha Jenkins
as Sarah Edgars
as Brigette
as Counselor Scheider
as Pamela Tatum
as Mary on TV
as Mrs. Reyes
as Sarah Chase
as ER Nurse #2
as Bunch