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Brenda Strong

Acting · Born 1960-03-25 · Brightwood, Oregon, USA

Biography

Brenda Lee Strong is an American actress. She began her career in television, including guest starring appearances in Twin Peaks, Party of Five, Seinfeld, Scandal, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Blossom and Sports Night. She also starred as Mary Alice Young on Desperate Housewives.

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Filmography

2026RoosterJoanie
2026MarshalsSamantha Clarkson
2023UnPrisonedNadine Gregory
2023Sweeter Than ChocolateHelen Sweet
2020Stars in the HouseSelf
2020DeportedMrs. Becker
2019#3 Normandy LaneDirector
2019All RiseJean Rubenstone-Frost
2019Reign of the SupermenLillian Luthor (voice)
201713 Reasons WhyNora Walker
2016Love by ChanceHelen Michaels
2015Chicago MedDr. Suzie Mankiewicz
2015Ice Sculpture ChristmasChef Gloria
2015The Leisure ClassCharlotte
2015SupergirlLillian Luthor
2015Fear the Walking DeadIlene Stowe
2015Teacher of the YearEllen Behr
2015I Did Not Forget YouExecutive Producer
2014The Mysteries of LauraMargot Preston
2014Chicago P.D.Attorney Green
2012DallasAnn Ewing
2012Blood RelativesNarrator (voice)
2012ScandalJoan Reston
2010Rizzoli & IslesMel Gaynor-Randle
2009YouPaula
2008Ocean of PearlsMary Stewart
2008A Plumm SummerViv
2006The Work and the Glory III: A House DividedMary Ann Steed
2006Help Me Help You
2006SharkOlivia Hartnell
2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest
2006Family in HidingCarol Peterson
2005The Kid & IBonnie Roman
2005The Reichen ShowSelf
2005The Work and the Glory II: American ZionMary Ann Steed
2005BonesSenator Hayley Winters
2004The Work and the GloryMary Ann Steed
2004Missing BrendanJoyce Calden
2004Desperate HousewivesMary Alice Young
2004Boston LegalJudge Judy Beacon
2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf
2004Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the FederationSgt. Dede Rake
2004Going to the MatPatty Newfield
2004The HelpArlene Ridgeway
2003ExposedSusan Andrews
2003The Lyon's Den
2003Nip/TuckIris
2002Bram & Alice
2002Red DragonDinner Guest
2002EverwoodJulia Brown
2002The Court
2001Project GreenlightSelf
2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentKathy Jarrow
2001Teddy Bears' PicnicJackie Sloane Chevron
2000The Michael Richards ShowBeth
2000Terror TractDr. Helen Corey
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmDr. Flomm
2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationLeigh Sapien
2000Gilmore GirlsEva
2000Malcolm in the MiddleAmelia
1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920Beatrice Kaufman
1999Get RealOlivia Clark
1999The Deep End of the OceanEllen
1999UndercurrentRenee Rivera
1998Sports NightSally Sasser
1998Black DogMelanie
1998Dawson's CreekKay Liddell
1998Get a JobEmily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
1997Starship TroopersCaptain Deladier
1997Ally McBealJerry Hill
1997The ViewSelf
1997Chicago Sons
19967th HeavenMrs. Mackoul
1996The CraftDoctor
19963rd Rock from the SunMiss Frost
1994Party of FiveKathleen Isley
1994Island CityDr. Sammy Helding
1993My LifeLaura
1993MaliceClaudia
1993The Second HalfHeather
1993The John Larroquette ShowChristine Taylor
1992GrapevineAllison
1992Stepfather 3Lauren Sutliffe
1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesBeatrice Kaufman
1992ScorchAllison King
1991SibsNaomi
1991Herman's HeadDr. Paige Holland
1990Blossom
1990People Like UsBrenda Primrose
1990Twin PeaksJones
1989SeinfeldSue Ellen Mischke
1989Skin DeepReal Estate Agent (uncredited)
1987The Gambler: The Legend ContinuesDesiree
1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationRashella
1987SpaceballsNurse
1986Weekend WarriorsDanielle
1986Sledge Hammer!
1986MatlockJan Sinclair
1985MacGyverLila
1982St. ElsewhereNadine Aurora
1982CheersVicki
1982Hotel
1954Miss AmericaMiss Arizona 1980
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