Patti Yasutake


Patti Yasutake 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.
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.

Partial filmography

Tales of Meeting and Parting Gung Ho – UmekiGung Ho – Umeki KazuhiroThe Wash – MarshaWithout Warning: The James Brady Story – TherapistFatal Friendship – Ling LandrumStop! Or My Mom Will Shoot – TV Newscaster LeslieBlind Spot – Dr. CharbonneauDonato and Daughter – Dr. StewartLush LifeDoctorStar Trek: The Next GenerationNurse Alyssa Ogawa Star Trek Generations – Nurse Alyssa OgawaDangerous Intentions – LoisAbandoned and Deceived Road to Galveston – Nurse DickersonStar Trek: First Contact – Nurse Alyssa OgawaClockwatchers – Theater Woman A Face to Kill For – D.A. RowlandDrop Dead Gorgeous – Mrs. HowardThe Mutant Watch Star Trek: Armada II – Additional VoicesER – KitoCold Case – Barbara TakahashiUnbelievable!!!!! – Dr. Beverly KrasherBeef – FumiLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Akane Kishida