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.

Denise Burse is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Home (2025), The Wrath of Becky (2023), Vacation Friends (2021), Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Law & Order (1990), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), Black Mirror (2011). The recorded credits span 1986 to 2025, including 8 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.