Acting
Brenda Strong
Acting · Born 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.
Credits · 103
Rooster
2026 · Joanie
Marshals
2026 · Samantha Clarkson
UnPrisoned
2023 · Nadine Gregory
FilmSweeter Than Chocolate
2023 · Helen Sweet
61st Street
2022 · Kim Pearson
Stars in the House
2020 · Self
FilmDeported
2020 · Mrs. Becker
#3 Normandy Lane
Film#3 Normandy Lane
2019 · Director
All Rise
2019 · Jean Rubenstone-Frost
FilmReign of the Supermen
2019 · Lillian Luthor (voice)
13 Reasons Why
2017 · Nora Walker
FilmLove by Chance
2016 · Helen Michaels
Chicago Med
2015 · Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz
FilmIce Sculpture Christmas
2015 · Chef Gloria
FilmThe Leisure Class
2015 · Charlotte
Supergirl
2015 · Lillian Luthor
Fear the Walking Dead
2015 · Ilene Stowe
FilmTeacher of the Year
2015 · Ellen Behr
The Mysteries of Laura
2014 · Margot Preston
Chicago P.D.
2014 · Attorney Green
Dallas
2012 · Ann Ewing
Blood Relatives
2012 · Narrator (voice)
Scandal
2012 · Joan Reston
Rizzoli & Isles
2010 · Mel Gaynor-Randle
FilmYou
2009 · Paula
FilmOcean of Pearls
2008 · Mary Stewart
FilmA Plumm Summer
2008 · Viv
FilmThe Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
2006 · Mary Ann Steed
Help Me Help You
2006
Shark
2006 · Olivia Hartnell
The Megan Mullally Show
2006 · Self - Guest
FilmFamily in Hiding
2006 · Carol Peterson
FilmThe Kid & I
2005 · Bonnie Roman
The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
2005 · Self
FilmThe Work and the Glory II: American Zion
2005 · Mary Ann Steed
Bones
2005 · Senator Hayley Winters
FilmThe Work and the Glory
2004 · Mary Ann Steed
FilmMissing Brendan
2004 · Joyce Calden
Desperate Housewives
2004 · Mary Alice Young
Boston Legal
2004 · Judge Judy Beacon
The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
2004 · Self
FilmStarship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
2004 · Sgt. Dede Rake
FilmGoing to the Mat
2004 · Patty Newfield
The Help
2004 · Arlene Ridgeway
FilmExposed
2003 · Susan Andrews
The Lyon's Den
2003
Nip/Tuck
2003 · Iris
Bram & Alice
2002
FilmRed Dragon
2002 · Dinner Guest
Everwood
2002 · Julia Brown
The Court
2002
Project Greenlight
2001 · Self
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001 · Kathy Jarrow
FilmTeddy Bears' Picnic
2001 · Jackie Sloane Chevron
The Michael Richards Show
2000 · Beth
FilmTerror Tract
2000 · Dr. Helen Corey
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Dr. Flomm
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Leigh Sapien
Gilmore Girls
2000 · Eva
Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · Amelia
FilmThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
1999 · Beatrice Kaufman
Get Real
1999 · Olivia Clark
FilmThe Deep End of the Ocean
1999 · Ellen
FilmUndercurrent
1999 · Renee Rivera
Sports Night
1998 · Sally Sasser
FilmBlack Dog
1998 · Melanie
Dawson's Creek
1998 · Kay Liddell
FilmGet a Job
1998 · Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
FilmStarship Troopers
1997 · Captain Deladier
Ally McBeal
1997 · Jerry Hill
The View
1997 · Self
Chicago Sons
1997
7th Heaven
1996 · Mrs. Mackoul
FilmThe Craft
1996 · Doctor
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996 · Miss Frost
Party of Five
1994 · Kathleen Isley
FilmIsland City
1994 · Dr. Sammy Helding
FilmMy Life
1993 · Laura
FilmMalice
1993 · Claudia
The Second Half
The Second Half
1993 · Heather
The John Larroquette Show
1993 · Christine Taylor
Grapevine
1992 · Allison
FilmStepfather 3
1992 · Lauren Sutliffe
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992 · Beatrice Kaufman
Scorch
Scorch
1992 · Allison King
Sibs
1991 · Naomi
Herman's Head
1991 · Dr. Paige Holland
Blossom
1990
FilmPeople Like Us
1990 · Brenda Primrose
Twin Peaks
1990 · Jones
Seinfeld
1989 · Sue Ellen Mischke
FilmSkin Deep
1989 · Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
FilmThe Gambler: The Legend Continues
1987 · Desiree
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · Rashella
FilmSpaceballs
1987 · Nurse
FilmWeekend Warriors
1986 · Danielle
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Matlock
1986 · Jan Sinclair
MacGyver
1985 · Lila
St. Elsewhere
1982 · Nadine Aurora
Cheers
1982 · Vicki
Hotel
1982
Miss America
Miss America
1954 · Miss Arizona 1980