Brenda Strong

Acting

Brenda Strong

Born 25 March 1960 · Brightwood, Oregon, USA · 66

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

Highlights

Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Amelia
Bones2005 · Series · Senator Hayley Winters
Chicago P.D.2014 · Series · Attorney Green
Twin Peaks1990 · Series · Jones
Fear the Walking Dead2015 · Series · Ilene Stowe
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Sue Ellen Mischke

Filmography

Movies

38 films

Sweeter Than Chocolate2023 · Film · Helen Sweet
Deported2020 · Film · Mrs. Becker
Reign of the Supermen2019 · Film · Lillian Luthor (voice)
Love by Chance2016 · Film · Helen Michaels
Ice Sculpture Christmas2015 · Film · Chef Gloria
The Leisure Class2015 · Film · Charlotte
Teacher of the Year2015 · Film · Ellen Behr
You2009 · Film · Paula
Ocean of Pearls2008 · Film · Mary Stewart
A Plumm Summer2008 · Film · Viv
The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided2006 · Film · Mary Ann Steed
Family in Hiding2006 · Film · Carol Peterson
The Kid & I2005 · Film · Bonnie Roman
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion2005 · Film · Mary Ann Steed
The Work and the Glory2004 · Film · Mary Ann Steed
Missing Brendan2004 · Film · Joyce Calden
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation2004 · Film · Sgt. Dede Rake
Going to the Mat2004 · Film · Patty Newfield
Exposed2003 · Film · Susan Andrews
Red Dragon2002 · Film · Dinner Guest
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Film · Jackie Sloane Chevron
Terror Tract2000 · Film · Dr. Helen Corey
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 19201999 · Film · Beatrice Kaufman
The Deep End of the Ocean1999 · Film · Ellen
Undercurrent1999 · Film · Renee Rivera
Black Dog1998 · Film · Melanie
Get a Job1998 · Film · Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
Starship Troopers1997 · Film · Captain Deladier
The Craft1996 · Film · Doctor
Island City1994 · Film · Dr. Sammy Helding
My Life1993 · Film · Laura
Malice1993 · Film · Claudia
Stepfather 31992 · Film · Lauren Sutliffe
People Like Us1990 · Film · Brenda Primrose
Skin Deep1989 · Film · Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
The Gambler: The Legend Continues1987 · Film · Desiree
Spaceballs1987 · Film · Nurse
Weekend Warriors1986 · Film · Danielle

Filmography

Series

54 shows

Rooster2026 · Series · Joanie
Marshals2026 · Series · Samantha Clarkson
UnPrisoned2023 · Series · Nadine Gregory
61st Street2022 · Series · Kim Pearson
All Rise2019 · Series · Jean Rubenstone-Frost
13 Reasons Why2017 · Series · Nora Walker
Chicago Med2015 · Series · Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz
Supergirl2015 · Series · Lillian Luthor
Fear the Walking Dead2015 · Series · Ilene Stowe
The Mysteries of Laura2014 · Series · Margot Preston
Chicago P.D.2014 · Series · Attorney Green
Dallas2012 · Series · Ann Ewing
Scandal2012 · Series · Joan Reston
Rizzoli & Isles2010 · Series · Mel Gaynor-Randle
Help Me Help You2006 · Series
Shark2006 · Series · Olivia Hartnell
Bones2005 · Series · Senator Hayley Winters
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Mary Alice Young
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Judge Judy Beacon
The Help2004 · Series · Arlene Ridgeway
The Lyon's Den2003 · Series
Nip/Tuck2003 · Series · Iris
Bram & Alice2002 · Series
Everwood2002 · Series · Julia Brown
The Court2002 · Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent2001 · Series · Kathy Jarrow
The Michael Richards Show2000 · Series · Beth
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Dr. Flomm
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Leigh Sapien
Gilmore Girls2000 · Series · Eva
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Amelia
Get Real1999 · Series · Olivia Clark
Sports Night1998 · Series · Sally Sasser
Dawson's Creek1998 · Series · Kay Liddell
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Jerry Hill
Chicago Sons1997 · Series
7th Heaven1996 · Series · Mrs. Mackoul
3rd Rock from the Sun1996 · Series · Miss Frost
Party of Five1994 · Series · Kathleen Isley
The John Larroquette Show1993 · Series · Christine Taylor
Grapevine1992 · Series · Allison
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles1992 · Series · Beatrice Kaufman
Sibs1991 · Series · Naomi
Herman's Head1991 · Series · Dr. Paige Holland
Blossom1990 · Series
Twin Peaks1990 · Series · Jones
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Sue Ellen Mischke
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · Series · Rashella
Sledge Hammer!1986 · Series
Matlock1986 · Series · Jan Sinclair
MacGyver1985 · Series · Lila
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Nadine Aurora
Cheers1982 · Series · Vicki
Hotel1982 · Series