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