Brenda Strong

Acting • 1960-03-25 • Brightwood, Oregon, USA

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.

Known For

8.2

Seinfeld

1989

7.9

Desperate Housewives

2004

7.3

Supergirl

2015

7.5

13 Reasons Why

2017

8.3

Twin Peaks

1990

7.6

Everwood

2002

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Filmography

2026
MarshalsTV
Samantha Clarkson • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2026
RoosterTV
Joanie • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2023
UnPrisonedTV
Nadine Gregory • 10 episodes
★ 6.9
2023
Sweeter Than ChocolateFilm
Helen Sweet
★ 5.8
2022
61st StreetTV
Kim Pearson • 4 episodes
★ 6.2
2020
DeportedFilm
Mrs. Becker
★ 3.3
2020
Stars in the HouseTV
Self • 1 episodes
2019
Reign of the SupermenFilm
Lillian Luthor (voice)
★ 7.0
2019
All RiseTV
Jean Rubenstone-Frost • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2017
13 Reasons WhyTV
Nora Walker • 22 episodes
★ 7.5
2016
Love by ChanceFilm
Helen Michaels
★ 5.9
2015
Chicago MedTV
Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
2015
SupergirlTV
Lillian Luthor • 24 episodes
★ 7.3
2015
Fear the Walking DeadTV
Ilene Stowe • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2015
Ice Sculpture ChristmasFilm
Chef Gloria
★ 6.1
2015
Teacher of the YearFilm
Ellen Behr
★ 5.4
2015
The Leisure ClassFilm
Charlotte
★ 3.7
2014
Chicago P.D.TV
Attorney Green • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
2014
The Mysteries of LauraTV
Margot Preston • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2012
ScandalTV
Joan Reston • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2012
DallasTV
Ann Ewing • 40 episodes
★ 6.9
2012
Blood RelativesTV
Narrator (voice) • 65 episodes
★ 6.6
2010
Rizzoli & IslesTV
Mel Gaynor-Randle • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2009
YouFilm
Paula
★ 6.9
2008
A Plumm SummerFilm
Viv
★ 5.8
2008
Ocean of PearlsFilm
Mary Stewart
★ 4.9
2006
SharkTV
Olivia Hartnell • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
2006
The Megan Mullally ShowTV
Self - Guest • 1 episodes
★ 4.7
2006
The Work and the Glory III: A House DividedFilm
Mary Ann Steed
★ 6.0
2006
Help Me Help YouTV
★ 4.5
2006
Family in HidingFilm
Carol Peterson
★ 5.0
2005
BonesTV
Senator Hayley Winters • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2005
The Reichen ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.8
2005
The Work and the Glory II: American ZionFilm
Mary Ann Steed
★ 6.5
2005
The Kid & IFilm
Bonnie Roman
★ 5.2
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Mary Alice Young • 177 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
Boston LegalTV
Judge Judy Beacon • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2004
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the FederationFilm
Sgt. Dede Rake
★ 4.4
2004
The Tony Danza ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2004
Going to the MatFilm
Patty Newfield
★ 6.7
2004
The Work and the GloryFilm
Mary Ann Steed
★ 6.6
2004
The HelpTV
Arlene Ridgeway • 7 episodes
★ 7.0
2004
Missing BrendanFilm
Joyce Calden
★ 5.5
2003
Nip/TuckTV
Iris • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2003
The Lyon's DenTV
★ 8.8
2003
ExposedFilm
Susan Andrews
★ 6.5
2002
EverwoodTV
Julia Brown • 4 episodes
★ 7.6
2002
Red DragonFilm
Dinner Guest
★ 7.0
2002
The CourtTV
★ 10.0
2002
Bram & AliceTV
2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV
Kathy Jarrow • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
Project GreenlightTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 5.9
2001
Teddy Bears' PicnicFilm
Jackie Sloane Chevron
★ 4.0
2000
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV
Leigh Sapien • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
Gilmore GirlsTV
Eva • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2000
Malcolm in the MiddleTV
Amelia • 1 episodes
★ 8.5
2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmTV
Dr. Flomm • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2000
Terror TractFilm
Dr. Helen Corey
★ 6.0
2000
The Michael Richards ShowTV
Beth • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1999
The Deep End of the OceanFilm
Ellen
★ 6.6
1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920Film
Beatrice Kaufman
★ 5.5
1999
Get RealTV
Olivia Clark • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1999
UndercurrentFilm
Renee Rivera
★ 4.2
1998
Dawson's CreekTV
Kay Liddell • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1998
Black DogFilm
Melanie
★ 6.4
1998
Sports NightTV
Sally Sasser • 7 episodes
★ 7.3
1998
Get a JobFilm
Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
★ 4.0
1997
The ViewTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 4.3
1997
Ally McBealTV
Jerry Hill • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1997
Starship TroopersFilm
Captain Deladier
★ 7.1
1997
Chicago SonsTV
★ 8.6
1996
3rd Rock from the SunTV
Miss Frost • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
1996
3rd Rock from the SunTV
Mrs. Frost • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1996
The CraftFilm
Doctor
★ 6.8
1996
7th HeavenTV
Mrs. Mackoul • 8 episodes
★ 6.5
1994
Party of FiveTV
Kathleen Isley • 6 episodes
★ 7.0
1994
Island CityFilm
Dr. Sammy Helding
★ 3.4
1993
MaliceFilm
Claudia
★ 6.3
1993
My LifeFilm
Laura
★ 6.7
1993
The John Larroquette ShowTV
Christine Taylor • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
The Second HalfTV
Heather • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1992
The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesTV
Beatrice Kaufman • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1992
Stepfather 3Film
Lauren Sutliffe
★ 5.3
1992
GrapevineTV
Allison • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1992
ScorchTV
Allison King • 6 episodes
★ 5.5
1991
Herman's HeadTV
Dr. Paige Holland • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1991
SibsTV
Naomi • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1990
Twin PeaksTV
Jones • 5 episodes
★ 8.3
1990
BlossomTV
★ 6.2
1990
People Like UsFilm
Brenda Primrose
★ 5.8
1989
SeinfeldTV
Sue Ellen Mischke • 5 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Skin DeepFilm
Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1987
Star Trek: The Next GenerationTV
Rashella • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1987
SpaceballsFilm
Nurse
★ 6.9
1987
The Gambler: The Legend ContinuesFilm
Desiree
★ 6.0
1986
MatlockTV
Jan Sinclair • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Sledge Hammer!TV
★ 8.0
1986
Weekend WarriorsFilm
Danielle
★ 3.2
1985
MacGyverTV
Lila • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1982
CheersTV
Vicki • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
St. ElsewhereTV
Nadine Aurora • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1982
HotelTV
★ 6.7
1954
Miss AmericaTV
Miss Arizona 1980 • 1 episodes