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.

Known For

Grey's Anatomy

as Elaine Verma

Bones

as Federal Judge Lang (uncredited)

Pretty Little Liars

as Clerk

Star Trek: First Contact

as Nurse Ogawa

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa

Star Trek: Generations

as Nurse Ogawa

NCIS: Los Angeles

as NTSB Chief Howard

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

as TV Newscaster

Tales from the Crypt

as Newscaster #2 (segment "The Man Who Was Death")

ER

as Kito