Person

Patti Yasutake

Acting · 1953–2024 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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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  Grey's Anatomy

  Elaine Verma

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  NCIS: Los Angeles

  NTSB Chief Howard

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  ER

  Kito

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  Star Trek: The Next Generation

  Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

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  The Closer

  Cathy Tao

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  Crossing Jordan

  Mrs. Mika Yamamoto

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  Murphy Brown

  Secretary #41

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  Pretty Little Liars

  Clerk

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  Boston Legal

  Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)

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  Knots Landing

  Nurse

• 2023BEEFFumi Nakai
• 2020Unbelievable!!!!!Dr. Beverly Krasher
• 2010Pretty Little LiarsClerk
• 2009FlashForwardMia Kondo
• 2009NCIS: Los AngelesNTSB Chief Howard
• 2006The UnitJudge Hatter
• 2005The CloserCathy Tao
• 2005The L.A. Riot Spectacular
• 2005Grey's AnatomyElaine Verma
• 2004Boston LegalDr. Claire Simon (uncredited)
• 2002She SpiesMin-Yung
• 2001Crossing JordanMrs. Mika Yamamoto
• 2000X-Men: The Mutant WatchSen. Connie Kasamatsu
• 1999Judging AmyDelivery Room Doctor
• 1999Incognito
• 1999Drop Dead GorgeousMrs. Howard
• 1999A Face to Kill ForD.A. Rowland
• 1997ClockwatchersTheater Woman (uncredited)
• 1997Crisis Center
• 1996Star Trek: First ContactNurse Ogawa
• 1996Dangerous MindsJacqueline Demmler
• 1996The Road to GalvestonNurse Dickerson
• 1995Murder OneReporter #1
• 1995Abandoned and Deceived
• 1995Dangerous IntentionsLois
• 1994Star Trek: GenerationsNurse Ogawa
• 1994ERKito
• 1993Lush LifeDoctor
• 1993Donato and DaughterDr. Stewart
• 1993Living SingleOki
• 1993Blind SpotDr. Charbonneau
• 1992Rhythm & BluesWendy
• 1992Picket FencesNurse
• 1992Stop! Or My Mom Will ShootTV Newscaster
• 1991Fatal FriendshipLing Landrum
• 1991Without Warning: The James Brady StoryTherapist
• 1991Sons and DaughtersLillian Park
• 1989Tales from the CryptNewscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
• 1988Murphy BrownSecretary #41
• 1988The WashMarsha
• 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationNurse Alyssa Ogawa
• 1987CBS Summer PlayhouseShirley Kajimoto
• 1987DuetMiss Shimokawa
• 1987Take Five
• 1986Gung HoUmeki Kazuhiro
• 1986Gung HoUmeki Kazihiro
• 1985Tales of Meeting and Parting
• 1985Hail to the ChiefSportswriter #3
• 1985Mr. BelvedereTami
• 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingField Reporter
• 1982T. J. HookerSuzie
• 1982American PlayhouseMarsha
• 1979Knots LandingNurse