Denise Gossett has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for over two decades, with a career spanning television and feature films. She has recently appeared in notable projects such as the Tom Hiddleston movie "I Saw the Light", the Mel Gibson starring Feature Film "Get The Gringo", and the Morris Chestnut movie "When the Bough Breaks".
Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Denise moved to Los Angeles after living in various locations including Harrisburg, Illinois, Wassau, Wisconsin, and Orlando, Florida. Her interest in acting began to take shape during her senior year in high school, where she performed in the "Female Odd Couple" and later auditioned for a scholarship towards schooling at SCC, which she was awarded.
Denise's dedication to the theater led her to further her education, earning her Associate's Degree and then transferring to Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Her education and training in theater provided her with a solid foundation for her acting career.
Denise's early career in acting included roles in television shows such as "The Adventures of Superboy", "The Office", "The New Adventures of Old Christine", "Samantha Who?", "Veronica Mars", "The Right Stuff", and "Drake & Josh". She also had recurring and series regular roles on television series such as Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101" as Tipper Rivers, "HBO/Deadwood Mysteries", "The Great Imposter" (TV Pilot),"Fashion House" as well as the "M.O.W.'s: The Last Ride" (starring with Dennis Hopper) and "The Life of Tonya Harding".
In addition to her acting career, Denise founded the Shriekfest Film Festival in Los Angeles in 2001. With over two decades of success, the festival has become a prominent platform for horror filmmakers and screenwriters. The festival has received numerous accolades, including being called "LA's Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival" by LA Weekly, and has been voted one of the best horror festivals in the world by Dread Central.
Denise has also acted in several horror films, including "Chain of Souls", "Decaying Orbit", "La Llorona", "Carnies", "M", and "Fright Club". She has been interviewed and featured in several books, including "Hot and Horrifying: The First Ladies of Horror", "The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead", and "Horror Film Festivals and Awards".
