Denise Burse is an American actor best known for playing Claretha Jenkins in Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
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Best Known For:The television program House of Payne
Breakthrough:Gained widespread recognition for her role as Claretha Jenkins in Tyler Perry's sitcom House of Payne in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Denise Burse
- Full Name: Denise Burse
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Tyler Perry's House of Payne
- Current Role: Actor
- Date of Birth: January 13, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Peter Jay Fernandez
Denise Burse Age
Denise Burse is about 74 years old as of 2026. Denise Burse was born in 1952.
Education
She attended Spelman College.
- Spelman College
Rise to Fame
Denise Burse rose to prominence for her role on the television show Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Black Mirror.
- TV Show: Tyler Perry's House of Payne (Claretha Jenkins, 2006-2012, 2020-Present)
- TV Show: Black Mirror (Elderly Kelly, 2016) — Episode: San Junipero
Denise Burse Family & Relationships
Denise Burse is married to Peter Jay Fernandez.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Denise Burse
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 13, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: January 13
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Peter Jay Fernandez
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $40,000–$518,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $158,000–$10,525,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
