Patti Yasutake
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Clockwatchers
as Theater Woman (uncredited)
1997
Gung Ho
as Umeki Kazihiro
1986
Star Trek: First Contact
as Nurse Ogawa
1996
Abandoned and Deceived
1995
Donato and Daughter
as Dr. Stewart
1993
Incognito
1999
A Face to Kill for
as D.A. Rowland
1999
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
The Wash
as Marsha
1988
Lush Life
as Doctor
1993
Dangerous Intentions
as Lois
1995
Tales of Meeting and Parting
1985
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
as Sen. Connie Kasamatsu
2000
Fatal Friendship
as Ling Landrum
1991
Without Warning: The James Brady Story
as Therapist
1991
Drop Dead Gorgeous
as Mrs. Howard
1999
Blind Spot
as Dr. Charbonneau
1993
The Road to Galveston
as Nurse Dickerson
1996
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
as TV Newscaster
1992
Star Trek: Generations
as Nurse Ogawa
1994
TV Appearances
Grey's Anatomy
as Elaine Verma
2005
Gung Ho
as Umeki Kazuhiro
1986
Dangerous Minds
as Jacqueline Demmler
1996
Living Single
as Oki
1993
Crisis Center
1997
Judging Amy
as Delivery Room Doctor
1999
ER
as Kito
1994
Hail to the Chief
as Sportswriter #3
1985
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
as Field Reporter
1983
Duet
as Miss Shimokawa
1987
T. J. Hooker
as Suzie
1982
Rhythm & Blues
as Wendy
1992