Acting
Patti Yasutake
Born 1953-09-06
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Patti Yasutake (September 6, 1953 - August 5, 2024) was an American stage, film and television actress. She was best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the Star Trek franchise. Her television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T.J. Hooker alongside William Shatner, Richard Herd, James Darren and Michelle Phillips. More recently, she appeared on Boston Legal alongside Trek alumni Shatner, René Auberjonois, Corbin Bernsen, Joanna Cassidy and Philip Weyland. She resided in Hollywood, California.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Patti Yasutake
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Grey's Anatomy
2005
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Pretty Little Liars
2010
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
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Star Trek: First Contact
1996
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NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
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Star Trek: Generations
1994
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ER
1994
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BEEF
2023
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992
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Tales from the Crypt
1989
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (54 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BEEF | Fumi Nakai | TV Series | 2023 |
 | Unbelievable!!!!! | Dr. Beverly Krasher | Movie | 2020 |
 | Pretty Little Liars | Clerk | TV Series | 2010 |
 | FlashForward | Mia Kondo | TV Series | 2009 |
 | NCIS: Los Angeles | NTSB Chief Howard | TV Series | 2009 |
 | The Unit | Judge Hatter | TV Series | 2006 |
 | The Closer | Cathy Tao | TV Series | 2005 |
 | The L.A. Riot Spectacular | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2005 |
 | Grey's Anatomy | Elaine Verma | TV Series | 2005 |
 | Boston Legal | Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited) | TV Series | 2004 |
 | She Spies | Min-Yung | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Crossing Jordan | Mrs. Mika Yamamoto | TV Series | 2001 |
 | X-Men: The Mutant Watch | Sen. Connie Kasamatsu | Movie | 2000 |
 | Judging Amy | Delivery Room Doctor | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Incognito | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1999 |
 | Drop Dead Gorgeous | Mrs. Howard | Movie | 1999 |
 | A Face to Kill For | D.A. Rowland | Movie | 1999 |
 | Clockwatchers | Theater Woman (uncredited) | Movie | 1997 |
| Crisis Center | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1997 | |
 | Star Trek: First Contact | Nurse Ogawa | Movie | 1996 |
 | Dangerous Minds | Jacqueline Demmler | TV Series | 1996 |
 | The Road to Galveston | Nurse Dickerson | Movie | 1996 |
 | Murder One | Reporter #1 | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Abandoned and Deceived | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1995 |
 | Dangerous Intentions | Lois | Movie | 1995 |
 | Star Trek: Generations | Nurse Ogawa | Movie | 1994 |
 | ER | Kito | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Lush Life | Doctor | Movie | 1993 |
 | Donato and Daughter | Dr. Stewart | Movie | 1993 |
 | Living Single | Oki | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Blind Spot | Dr. Charbonneau | Movie | 1993 |
 | Rhythm & Blues | Wendy | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Picket Fences | Nurse | TV Series | 1992 |
 | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | TV Newscaster | Movie | 1992 |
 | Fatal Friendship | Ling Landrum | Movie | 1991 |
 | Without Warning: The James Brady Story | Therapist | Movie | 1991 |
| Sons and Daughters | Lillian Park | TV Series | 1991 | |
 | Tales from the Crypt | Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death") | TV Series | 1989 |
 | Murphy Brown | Secretary #41 | TV Series | 1988 |
 | The Wash | Marsha | Movie | 1988 |
 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Nurse Alyssa Ogawa | TV Series | 1987 |
 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Shirley Kajimoto | TV Series | 1987 |
 | Duet | Miss Shimokawa | TV Series | 1987 |
| Take Five | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1987 | |
 | Gung Ho | Umeki Kazuhiro | TV Series | 1986 |
 | Gung Ho | Umeki Kazihiro | Movie | 1986 |
 | Tales of Meeting and Parting | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1985 |
 | Hail to the Chief | Sportswriter #3 | TV Series | 1985 |
 | Mr. Belvedere | Tami | TV Series | 1985 |
 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Teldar Employee | TV Series | 1983 |
| Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Field Reporter | TV Series | 1983 |
 | T. J. Hooker | Suzie | TV Series | 1982 |
 | American Playhouse | Marsha | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Knots Landing | Nurse | TV Series | 1979 |