
Patti Yasutake
Acting • Born 1953-09-06 – 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.
Filmography
53 credits
Clockwatchers
Movie • 1997
Theater Woman (uncredited)

Gung Ho
Movie • 1986
Umeki Kazihiro

Star Trek: First Contact
Movie • 1996
Nurse Ogawa

Abandoned and Deceived
Movie • 1995

Donato and Daughter
Movie • 1993
Dr. Stewart

Incognito
Movie • 1999

A Face to Kill for
Movie • 1999
D.A. Rowland

The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Movie • 2005

The Wash
Movie • 1988
Marsha

Lush Life
Movie • 1993
Doctor

Dangerous Intentions
Movie • 1995
Lois

Tales of Meeting and Parting
Movie • 1985

X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Movie • 2000
Sen. Connie Kasamatsu

Fatal Friendship
Movie • 1991
Ling Landrum

Without Warning: The James Brady Story
Movie • 1991
Therapist

Drop Dead Gorgeous
Movie • 1999
Mrs. Howard

Blind Spot
Movie • 1993
Dr. Charbonneau

The Road to Galveston
Movie • 1996
Nurse Dickerson

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Movie • 1992
TV Newscaster

Star Trek: Generations
Movie • 1994
Nurse Ogawa

Unbelievable!!!!!
Movie • 2020
Dr. Beverly Krasher

Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Elaine Verma

Gung Ho
TV • 1986
Umeki Kazuhiro

Dangerous Minds
TV • 1996
Jacqueline Demmler

Living Single
TV • 1993
Oki

Crisis Center
TV • 1997

Judging Amy
TV • 1999
Delivery Room Doctor

ER
TV • 1994
Kito

T. J. Hooker
TV • 1982
Suzie

Knots Landing
TV • 1979
Nurse

Hail to the Chief
TV • 1985
Sportswriter #3

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
TV • 1983
Teldar Employee

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
TV • 1983
Field Reporter

Take Five
TV • 1987

Duet
TV • 1987
Miss Shimokawa

CBS Summer Playhouse
TV • 1987
Shirley Kajimoto

Murphy Brown
TV • 1988
Secretary #41

Sons and Daughters
TV • 1991
Lillian Park

Picket Fences
TV • 1992
Nurse

Rhythm & Blues
TV • 1992
Wendy

FlashForward
TV • 2009
Mia Kondo

Tales from the Crypt
TV • 1989
Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

Murder One
TV • 1995
Reporter #1

Pretty Little Liars
TV • 2010
Clerk

BEEF
TV • 2023
Fumi Nakai

She Spies
TV • 2002
Min-Yung

The Closer
TV • 2005
Cathy Tao

NCIS: Los Angeles
TV • 2009
NTSB Chief Howard

The Unit
TV • 2006
Judge Hatter

Boston Legal
TV • 2004
Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)

Crossing Jordan
TV • 2001
Mrs. Mika Yamamoto

Mr. Belvedere
TV • 1985
Tami