Patti Yasutake (born September 6, 1953) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the Star Trek franchise. She is the sister of Irene Hirano. Her television acting career began in 1985 with an appearance on the show T.J. Hooker. More recently, she appeared on Boston Legal. She resides in Hollywood, California. She is married. Partial filmography Tales of Meeting and Parting (1984) Gung Ho (1986) ... as Umeki Gung Ho (1986) (TV series) ... as Umeki Kazuhiro The Wash (1988) ... as Marsha Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991) (TV movie) ... as Therapist Fatal Friendship (1991) (TV movie) ... as Ling Landrum Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) ... as TV Newscaster Leslie Blind Spot (1993) (TV movie) ... as Dr. Charbonneau Donato and Daughter (1993) (TV movie) Lush Life (1993) (TV movie) ... as Doctor Star Trek: The Next Generation (1994) ... as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa (16 episodes) Star Trek Generations (1994) ... as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa Dangerous Intentions (1995) Abandoned and Deceived (1995) (TV movie) Road to Galveston (1996) (TV movie) ... as Nurse Dickerson Star Trek: First Contact (1996) ... as Nurse Alyssa Ogawa Clockwatchers (1997) ... as Theater Woman (uncredited) A Face to Kill For (1999) ... as D.A. Rowland Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) ... as Mrs. Howard The Mutant Watch (2000) (TV movie) Star Trek: Armada II (2001) (voice) ... as Additional Voices ER (2003) ... as Kito Cold Case (2007) (TV Series) ... as Barbara Takahashi References External links 1953 births American actresses of Japanese descent American film actresses American film actors of Asian descent American television actresses Living people Actresses from California 21st-century American women