Denise Pence Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Denise Pence
Acting
Biography
Denise Pence is an American actress, who began her career on Broadway as a gypsy dancer in the Michael Kidd production of The Rothschilds and Pippin, directed by Bob Fosse. She and her husband, Director, Steve Boockvor, were immortalized in A Chorus Line as "Al" and "Kristine" Pence went on to appear in the film, Jesus Christ Superstar directed by Norman Jewison, appeared briefly in Threesome, a movie of the week for CBS. Born in Texas, Pence moved to New York to pursue a career as an actress and dancer. She moved into the Rehearsal Club and lived there for a number of years before receiving her first big break. Pence is probably best known for her role as "Katie Parker," R.N., on the soap opera Guiding Light appearing as a contract player from June 1977 through April 1985. She subsequently went on to appear in Irma La Douce at the now defunct Darien Dinner Theater. Other roles include: "Connie" in Come Blow Your Horn opposite Lyle Waggoner, "Lina Lamont" in Singing in the Rain at Theater by the Sea, RI, and "Ms Cratchett" and "Tesse Tura" in Gypsy, directed by Stephen Schwartz at Candlewood Playhouse, CT.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Jesus Christ Superstar
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
Threesome
A New York stockbroker introduces a girlfriend to his buddy from out of town, then regrets it.
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.