Patti Yasutake
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.
Filmography 52
Movies (21)
Unbelievable!!!!!2020Dr. Beverly Krasher
The L.A. Riot Spectacular2005
X-Men: The Mutant Watch2000Sen. Connie Kasamatsu
Incognito1999
Drop Dead Gorgeous1999Mrs. Howard
A Face to Kill For1999D.A. Rowland
Clockwatchers1997Theater Woman (uncredited)
Star Trek: First Contact1996Nurse Ogawa
The Road to Galveston1996Nurse Dickerson
Abandoned and Deceived1995
Dangerous Intentions1995Lois
Star Trek: Generations1994Nurse Ogawa
Lush Life1993Doctor
Donato and Daughter1993Dr. Stewart
Blind Spot1993Dr. Charbonneau
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot1992TV Newscaster
Fatal Friendship1991Ling Landrum
Without Warning: The James Brady Story1991Therapist
The Wash1988Marsha
Gung Ho1986Umeki Kazihiro
Tales of Meeting and Parting1985
Shows (31)
BEEF2023Fumi Nakai
Pretty Little Liars2010Clerk
FlashForward2009Mia Kondo
NCIS: Los Angeles2009NTSB Chief Howard
The Unit2006Judge Hatter
The Closer2005Cathy Tao
Grey's Anatomy2005Elaine Verma
Boston Legal2004Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)
She Spies2002Min-Yung
Crossing Jordan2001Mrs. Mika Yamamoto
Judging Amy1999Delivery Room Doctor- Crisis Center1997
Dangerous Minds1996Jacqueline Demmler
Murder One1995Reporter #1
ER1994Kito
Living Single1993Oki
Rhythm & Blues1992Wendy
Picket Fences1992Nurse- Sons and Daughters1991Lillian Park
Tales from the Crypt1989Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
Murphy Brown1988Secretary #41
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
CBS Summer Playhouse1987Shirley Kajimoto
Duet1987Miss Shimokawa- Take Five1987
Gung Ho1986Umeki Kazuhiro
Hail to the Chief1985Sportswriter #3
Mr. Belvedere1985Tami
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983Teldar Employee
T. J. Hooker1982Suzie