Patti Yasutake

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.

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Known For

Grey's Anatomy

2005 • as Elaine Verma

Bones

2005 • as Federal Judge Lang (uncredited)

NCIS: Los Angeles

2009 • as NTSB Chief Howard

Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987 • as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

Pretty Little Liars

2010 • as Clerk

Judging Amy

1999 • as Delivery Room Doctor

Filmography

2023

BEEF

as Fumi Nakai

TV - Released: 4/6/2023

2020

Unbelievable!!!!!

as Dr. Beverly Krasher

Movie - Released: 8/1/2020

2010

Pretty Little Liars

as Clerk

TV - Released: 6/8/2010

2009

FlashForward

as Mia Kondo

TV - Released: 9/24/2009

NCIS: Los Angeles

as NTSB Chief Howard

TV - Released: 9/22/2009

2006

The Unit

as Judge Hatter

TV - Released: 3/7/2006

2005

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

Movie - Released: 4/25/2005

Grey's Anatomy

as Elaine Verma

TV - Released: 3/27/2005

Bones

as Federal Judge Lang (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/13/2005

The Closer

as Cathy Tao

TV - Released: 6/13/2005

2004

Boston Legal

as Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)

TV - Released: 10/3/2004

2002

She Spies

as Min-Yung

TV - Released: 7/20/2002

2001

Crossing Jordan

as Mrs. Mika Yamamoto

TV - Released: 9/24/2001

2000

X-Men: The Mutant Watch

as Sen. Connie Kasamatsu

Movie - Released: 7/2/2000

1999

Incognito

Movie - Released: 9/17/1999

A Face to Kill for

as D.A. Rowland

Movie - Released: 4/13/1999

Drop Dead Gorgeous

as Mrs. Howard

Movie - Released: 7/23/1999

Judging Amy

as Delivery Room Doctor

TV - Released: 9/19/1999

1997

Clockwatchers

as Theater Woman (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 6/12/1997

Crisis Center

TV - Released: 2/28/1997

1996

Star Trek: First Contact

as Nurse Ogawa

Movie - Released: 11/22/1996

The Road to Galveston

as Nurse Dickerson

Movie - Released: 1/24/1996

Dangerous Minds

as Jacqueline Demmler

TV - Released: 9/30/1996

1995

Abandoned and Deceived

Movie - Released: 3/20/1995

Dangerous Intentions

as Lois

Movie - Released: 1/3/1995

Murder One

as Reporter #1

TV - Released: 9/20/1995

1994

Star Trek: Generations

as Nurse Ogawa

Movie - Released: 11/18/1994

as Kito

TV - Released: 9/19/1994

1993

Donato and Daughter

as Dr. Stewart

Movie - Released: 9/21/1993

Lush Life

as Doctor

Movie - Released: 10/1/1993

Blind Spot

as Dr. Charbonneau

Movie - Released: 5/2/1993

Living Single

as Oki

TV - Released: 8/29/1993

1992

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

as TV Newscaster

Movie - Released: 2/21/1992

Rhythm & Blues

as Wendy

TV - Released: 9/24/1992

Picket Fences

as Nurse

TV - Released: 9/18/1992

1991

Fatal Friendship

as Ling Landrum

Movie - Released: 12/1/1991

Without Warning: The James Brady Story

as Therapist

Movie - Released: 6/16/1991

Sons and Daughters

as Lillian Park

TV - Released: 1/4/1991

1989

Tales from the Crypt

as Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")

TV - Released: 6/10/1989

1988

The Wash

as Marsha

Movie - Released: 8/17/1988

Murphy Brown

as Secretary #41

TV - Released: 11/14/1988

1987

Take Five

TV - Released: 4/1/1987

Duet

as Miss Shimokawa

TV - Released: 4/19/1987

CBS Summer Playhouse

as Shirley Kajimoto

TV - Released: 6/12/1987

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

TV - Released: 9/28/1987

1986

Gung Ho

as Umeki Kazihiro

Movie - Released: 3/14/1986

Gung Ho

as Umeki Kazuhiro

TV - Released: 12/5/1986

1985

Tales of Meeting and Parting

Movie - Released: 10/1/1985

Hail to the Chief

as Sportswriter #3

TV - Released: 4/9/1985

Mr. Belvedere

as Tami

TV - Released: 3/15/1985

1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

as Teldar Employee

TV - Released: 10/3/1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

as Field Reporter

TV - Released: 10/3/1983

1982

T. J. Hooker

as Suzie

TV - Released: 3/13/1982

1979

Knots Landing

as Nurse

TV - Released: 12/27/1979