
Patti Yasutake
Known For
Acting
Born
1953-09-06 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
2024-08-05
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.
Most Known For

Grey's Anatomy
as Elaine Verma

NCIS: Los Angeles
as NTSB Chief Howard

Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

The Closer
as Cathy Tao

ER
as Kito

Pretty Little Liars
as Clerk

Crossing Jordan
as Mrs. Mika Yamamoto

Boston Legal
as Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)

Knots Landing
as Nurse

Tales from the Crypt
as Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")

T. J. Hooker
as Suzie

The Unit
as Judge Hatter

Judging Amy
as Delivery Room Doctor

FlashForward
as Mia Kondo

Murphy Brown
as Secretary #41

BEEF
as Fumi Nakai

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Field Reporter

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Teldar Employee

Picket Fences
as Nurse

Living Single
as Oki