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Denise Burse

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. 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.

Known for

The Home
The Home
2025 • Sadie
The Wrath of Becky
The Wrath of Becky
2023 • Elena
Vacation Friends
Vacation Friends
2021 • Grandma Phyllis
Anesthesia
Anesthesia
2016 • West Indian Nurse
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011 • Angel
Basquiat
Basquiat
1996 • Mary on TV
The Boy King
The Boy King
1986 • Bunch

Full filmography

The Home
The Home
2025 • Sadie
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Vacation Friends
Vacation Friends
2021 • Grandma Phyllis
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Anesthesia
Anesthesia
2016 • West Indian Nurse
View movie
Basquiat
Basquiat
1996 • Mary on TV
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Denise Burse – Biography, Known For & Filmography