Acting
Denise Burse
Acting · Born 1952-01-23
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.
Credits · 19
FilmThe Home
2025 · Sadie
Doc
2025 · Ruby
FilmThe Wrath of Becky
2023 · Elena
FilmVacation Friends
2021 · Grandma Phyllis
New Amsterdam
2018 · Marlene
Manifest
2018 · Estelle Vance
Greenleaf
2016 · Ethlin Satterlee
FilmAnesthesia
2016 · West Indian Nurse
Black Mirror
2011 · Elder Kelly
FilmPeace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011 · Angel
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
2007 · Claretha Jenkins
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · Sarah Edgars
Third Watch
1999 · Brigette
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · Counselor Scheider
FilmBasquiat
1996 · Mary on TV
FilmThe Juror
1996 · Secretary
New York Undercover
1994 · Mrs. Reyes
Law & Order
1990 · Sarah Chase
FilmThe Boy King
1986 · Bunch