Denise Dowse, director and 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, dies at 64 - CNN

In addition to acting roles in dozens of movies and TV series, Dowse also directed film, including "Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story," which premiered in April at the Pan African Film Festival.

Throughout her decades-long career, Dowse appeared in several TV series, including "Charmed," "Girlfriends," "The West Wing" and "Law and Order." She also held roles in movies including "Pleasantville" and "Requiem for a Dream," according to her IMDB profile.