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.
2023
as Elena
2021
as Grandma Phyllis
2018
as Marlene
2018
as Estelle Vance (uncredited)
2018
as Estelle Vance
2016
as Ethlin Satterlee
2011
as Elder Kelly
2011
as Angel
2007
as Claretha Jenkins
2001
as Sarah Edgars
1999
as Brigette
1999
as Counselor Scheider
1999
as Pamela Tatum
1996
as Mary on TV
1994
as Mrs. Reyes
1990
as Sarah Chase
1990
as ER Nurse #2
1986
as Bunch