Bio
Denise Burse is an American actress best known for her starring role as Claretha Jenkins on the television comedy-drama series House of Payne, since 2006.
A native of Atlanta, she began her professional training around the city by performing at the Just Us Theatre, The Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Children's Theater.
Burse's television credits include appearances on Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Sopranos and Third Watch.
She has also been seen on the stage in such productions as An American Daughter, Harriet's Return, Ground People and Pearl Cleage's Flyin' West.