Brenda Strong
Acting
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
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tvRooster
2026
Joanie
tvMarshals
2026
Samantha Clarkson
tvUnPrisoned
2023
Nadine Gregory
movieSweeter Than Chocolate
2023
Helen Sweet
movieDeported
2020
Mrs. Becker
tvAll Rise
2019
Jean Rubenstone-Frost
movieReign of the Supermen
2019
Lillian Luthor (voice)
tv13 Reasons Why
2017
Nora Walker
movieLove by Chance
2016
Helen Michaels
tvChicago Med
2015
Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz
movieIce Sculpture Christmas
2015
Chef Gloria
movieThe Leisure Class
2015
Charlotte
tvSupergirl
2015
Lillian Luthor
tvFear the Walking Dead
2015
Ilene Stowe
movieTeacher of the Year
2015
Ellen Behr
tvThe Mysteries of Laura
2014
Margot Preston
tvChicago P.D.
2014
Attorney Green
tvDallas
2012
Ann Ewing
tvBlood Relatives
2012
Narrator (voice)
tvScandal
2012
Joan Reston
tvRizzoli & Isles
2010
Mel Gaynor-Randle
movieYou
2009
Paula
movieOcean of Pearls
2008
Mary Stewart
movieThe Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
2006
Mary Ann Steed
tvShark
2006
Olivia Hartnell
tvThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
Self - Guest
movieFamily in Hiding
2006
Carol Peterson
movieThe Kid & I
2005
Bonnie Roman
movieThe Work and the Glory II: American Zion
2005
Mary Ann Steed
tvBones
2005
Senator Hayley Winters
movieThe Work and the Glory
2004
Mary Ann Steed
movieMissing Brendan
2004
Joyce Calden
tvDesperate Housewives
2004
Mary Alice Young
tvBoston Legal
2004
Judge Judy Beacon
movieStarship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
2004
Sgt. Dede Rake
movieGoing to the Mat
2004
Patty Newfield
tvThe Help
2004
Arlene Ridgeway
movieExposed
2003
Susan Andrews
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Iris
movieRed Dragon
2002
Dinner Guest
tvEverwood
2002
Julia Brown
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Kathy Jarrow
movieTeddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Jackie Sloane Chevron
movieTerror Tract
2000
Dr. Helen Corey
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Dr. Flomm
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Leigh Sapien
movieThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
1999
Beatrice Kaufman
tvGet Real
1999
Olivia Clark
movieUndercurrent
1999
Renee Rivera
movieBlack Dog
1998
Melanie
tvDawson's Creek
1998
Kay Liddell
movieGet a Job
1998
Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
movieStarship Troopers
1997
Captain Deladier
tvAlly McBeal
1997
Jerry Hill
tvThe View
1997
Self
tv7th Heaven
1996
Mrs. Mackoul
movieThe Craft
1996
Doctor
tv3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Miss Frost / Mrs. Frost
tvParty of Five
1994
Kathleen Isley
movieIsland City
1994
Dr. Sammy Helding
movieMy Life
1993
Laura
movieMalice
1993
Claudia
tvThe John Larroquette Show
1993
Christine Taylor
tvGrapevine
1992
Allison
movieStepfather 3
1992
Lauren Sutliffe
tvThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Beatrice Kaufman
Scorch
1992
Allison King
tvSibs
1991
Naomi
tvHerman's Head
1991
Dr. Paige Holland
moviePeople Like Us
1990
Brenda Primrose
tvTwin Peaks
1990
Jones
tvSeinfeld
1989
Sue Ellen Mischke
movieSkin Deep
1989
Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
movieSpaceballs
1987
Nurse
movieWeekend Warriors
1986
Danielle
tvMatlock
1986
Jan Sinclair
tvMacGyver
1985
Lila
tvSt. Elsewhere
1982
Nadine Aurora
tvCheers
1982
Vicki
Miss America
1954
Miss Arizona 1980
Directing2
tv13 Reasons Why
2017
Director
Production2
#3 Normandy Lane
2019
Executive Producer
movieI Did Not Forget You
2015
Executive Producer, Producer