Patti Yasutake

Actor · Died August 5, 2024, aged 70 · 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.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: September 6, 1953
Died: August 5, 2024 (aged 70)
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as: Actor
Titles: 30 on MovieCove · 53 credits in all
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 29% in 30 days

What are Patti Yasutake's films like?

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Mentoras Dr. Charbonneau in Blind Spot (1993)

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Patti Yasutake's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

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Subscription and free streaming for Patti Yasutake's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

53 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

Beef(2023)
Show 10 episodes · as Fumi Nakai
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
Unbelievable!!!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)
as Dr. Beverly Krasher
Pretty Little Liars(2010)
Show 1 episode · as Clerk
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows
Flashforward(2009)
Show 1 episode · as Mia Kondo
Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows
NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)
Show 1 episode · as NTSB Chief Howard
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows
The Unit(2006)
Show 1 episode · as Judge Hatter
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows
The Closer(2005)
Show 3 episodes · as Cathy Tao
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
The L.A. Riot Spectacular(2005)
Actor
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films
Grey's Anatomy(2005)
Show 1 episode · as Elaine Verma
Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows
Boston Legal(2004)
Show 1 episode · as Dr. Claire Simon (uncredited)
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
She Spies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 1 episode · as Min-Yung
Crossing Jordan(2001)
Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Mika Yamamoto
Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows
X-Men: The Mutant Watch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Sen. Connie Kasamatsu
Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 1 episode · as Delivery Room Doctor
Incognito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Drop Dead Gorgeous(1999)
as Mrs. Howard
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films
A Face to Kill For (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as D.A. Rowland
Clockwatchers(1997)
as Theater Woman (uncredited)
Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films
Crisis Center (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Star Trek: First Contact(1996)
as Nurse Ogawa
Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
Dangerous Minds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 1 episode · as Jacqueline Demmler
The Road to Galveston(1996)
as Nurse Dickerson
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Murder One(1995)
Show 1 episode · as Reporter #1
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows
Abandoned and Deceived (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Dangerous Intentions(1995)
as Lois
Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
Star Trek: Generations(1994)
as Nurse Ogawa
Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films
ER(1994)
Show 1 episode · as Kito
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows
Lush Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Doctor
Donato and Daughter(1993)
as Dr. Stewart
Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films
Living Single(1993)
Show 1 episode · as Oki
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
Blind Spot(1993)
as Dr. Charbonneau
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films
Rhythm & Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Show 1 episode · as Wendy
Picket Fences(1992)
Show 1 episode · as Nurse
Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot(1992)
as TV Newscaster
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
Fatal Friendship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Ling Landrum
Without Warning: The James Brady Story(1991)
as Therapist
Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films
Sons and Daughters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Show 2 episodes · as Lillian Park
Tales from the Crypt(1989)
Show 1 episode · as Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows
Murphy Brown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Show 1 episode · as Secretary #41
The Wash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Marsha
Star Trek: The Next Generation(1987)
Show 16 episodes · as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
CBS Summer Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Show 1 episode · as Shirley Kajimoto
Duet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Show 1 episode · as Miss Shimokawa
Take Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Gung Ho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Show 9 episodes · as Umeki Kazuhiro
Gung Ho(1986)
as Umeki Kazihiro
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
Tales of Meeting and Parting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Hail to the Chief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Show 1 episode · as Sportswriter #3
Mr. Belvedere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Show 2 episodes · as Tami
Scarecrow and Mrs. King(1983)
Show 1 episode · as Field Reporter · as Teldar Employee
Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
T.J. Hooker(1982)
Show 1 episode · as Suzie
Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows
American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Show 1 episode · as Marsha
Knots Landing(1979)
Show 1 episode · as Nurse
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Film career

19862000

Peak 2000 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

Billing

usually 18th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts over their MovieCove titles; a title counts in every role they held on it. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.