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. She was the sister of Irene Hirano.
Life and career Yasutake was born on September 6, 1953, in Gardena, California.Patti Yasutake of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Beef’ Dies at 70
Yasutake's television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T. J. Hooker. More recently, she appeared on Boston Legal. She resided in Hollywood, California.
She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in 1988 for her role in The Wash.
Yasutake died of a rare form of T-cell lymphoma at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70.Patti Yasutake, Actress on ‘Star Trek Generations’ and ‘Beef,’ Dies at 70
Partial filmography Tales of Meeting and Parting (1984) Gung Ho (1986) – Umeki Gung Ho (1986) (TV series) – Umeki Kazuhiro The Wash (1988) – Marsha Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991) (TV movie) – Therapist Fatal Friendship (1991) (TV movie) – Ling Landrum Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) – TV Newscaster Leslie Blind Spot (1993) (TV movie) – Dr. Charbonneau Donato and Daughter (1993) (TV movie) – Dr. Stewart Lush Life (1993) (TV movie) – Doctor Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994) – Nurse Alyssa Ogawa (16 episodes) Star Trek Generations (1994) – Nurse Alyssa Ogawa Dangerous Intentions (1995) – Lois Abandoned and Deceived (1995) (TV movie) Road to Galveston (1996) (TV movie) – Nurse Dickerson Star Trek: First Contact (1996) – Nurse Alyssa Ogawa Clockwatchers (1997) – Theater Woman (uncredited) A Face to Kill For (1999) – D.A. Rowland Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) – Mrs. Howard The Mutant Watch (2000) (TV movie) Star Trek: Armada II (2001) (voice) – Additional Voices ER (2003) – Kito Cold Case (2007) (TV Series) – Barbara Takahashi Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) – Dr. Beverly Krasher Beef (2023) (TV series) – Fumi Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (2024) (voice) – Akane Kishida
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