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Both in Everwood and Desperate Housewives, she plays a family mother whose death in the pilot of the series sets the events of the show in motion. She reappears throughout the shows in flashback scenes and dream sequences. See more trivia »

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Brenda Lee Strong
in Brightwood, Oregon, USA
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2012 Dallas (TV movie) (post-production)
Ann Ewing
 
2012 Teacher of the Year (post-production)
Ellen Behr
 
2004-2012 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Mary Alice Young
– Episode #8.15 (2012) … Mary Alice Young (voice)
– Get Out of My Life (2012) … Mary Alice Young (voice)
– Is This What You Call Love? (2012) … Mary Alice Young (voice)
– What's the Good of Being Good (2012) … Mary Alice Young (voice)
– Who Can Say What's True? (2012) … Mary Alice Young (voice)
See all 173 episodes »
 
2010 Rizzoli & Isles (TV series)
Mel Gaynor-Randle
– I Kissed a Girl (2010) … Mel Gaynor-Randle
 
2010 Scoundrels (TV series)
Penny Priest
– Birds of a Feather Flock Together (2010) … Penny Priest
 
2010 Privileged
Mrs. Carrington
 
2009/I You
Paula
 
2008 Boston Legal (TV series)
Judge Judy Beacon
– True Love (2008) … Judge Judy Beacon
 
2008 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Kathy Jarrow
– Betrayed (2008) … Kathy Jarrow
 
2008 Ocean of Pearls
Mary Stewart
 
2007 Shark (TV series)
Olivia Hartnell
– In Absentia (2007) … Olivia Hartnell
 
2007 Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series)
Dr. Flomm
– The N Word (2007) … Dr. Flomm
 
2007 A Plumm Summer
Viv
 
2006-2007 Help Me Help You (TV series)
Linda
– Moving On (2007) … Linda
– The Sheriff (2006) … Linda
– Perserverance (2006) … Linda
– Working Women (2006) … Linda
 
2006 The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
Mary Ann Steed
 
2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game) (voice)
 
2006 Desperate Housewives: The Game (Video Game)
Mary Alice Young (voice)
 
2006 Just Legal (TV series)
Liza Lynch
– The Bar (2006) … Liza Lynch
 
2006 Family in Hiding (TV movie)
Carol Peterson
 
2005 The Kid & I
Bonnie Roman
 
2005 The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
Mary Ann Steed
 
2002-2005 Everwood (TV series)
Julia Brown
– Oh, the Places You'll Go (2005) … Julia Brown (voice) (uncredited)
– The Day Is Done (2004) … Julia Brown
– The Unveiling (2003) … Julia Brown
– The Great Doctor Brown (2002) … Julia Brown
– Pilot (2002) … Julia Brown
 
2004 The Work and the Glory
Mary Ann Steed
 
2004 Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (video)
Sgt. Dede Rake
 
2004 The Help (TV series)
Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
– Searching for Grandpa Eddie (2004) … Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
– Doghouse (2004) … Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
– Ollie Shares (2004) … Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
– Pahtay (2004) … Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
– Maggie Chicken (2004) … Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
See all 7 episodes »
 
2004 Going to the Mat (TV movie)
Patty Newfield
 
2003/I Exposed
Susan Andrews
 
2003 The Lyon's Den (TV series)
Rebecca McCandless
– Things She Said (2003) … Rebecca McCandless
 
2003 Missing Brendan
Joyce Calden
 
2003 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Iris
– Kurt Dempsey (2003) … Iris
– Sofia Lopez (2003) … Iris
 
2003 A.U.S.A. (TV series)
Judge Kimberly Flynn
– The Joint Report... A Love Story (2003) … Judge Kimberly Flynn
 
2002 Malcolm in the Middle (TV series)
Amelia
– Family Reunion (2002) … Amelia
 
2002 Red Dragon
Dinner Guest
 
2002 Teddy Bears' Picnic
Jackie Sloane Chevron
 
2002 The Court (TV series)
Marsha Palmer
– Life Sentence (2002) … Marsha Palmer
– A Wing and a Prayer … Marsha Palmer
– Back in the Bottle … Marsha Palmer
– Snakes in the Grass … Marsha Palmer
 
2000-2002 7th Heaven (TV series)
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
– I Really Did (2002) … Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
– Suspicion (2002) … Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
– Pathetic (2002) … Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
– Relationships (2001) … Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
– Regrets (2001) … Mrs. Carmen Mackoul
See all 8 episodes »
 
2002 Bram and Alice (TV series)
Theresa
– Scribbling Rivalry (2002) … Theresa
 
2001 Dawson's Creek (TV series)
Kay Liddell
– High Anxiety (2001) … Kay Liddell
 
2001 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Eva
– Like Mother, Like Daughter (2001) … Eva
 
2001 Thieves (TV series)
Loretta
– Liver Let Die (2001) … Loretta
 
2001 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Dr. Leigh Sapien
– Overload (2001) … Dr. Leigh Sapien
 
2001 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Jerry Hill
– Mr. Bo (2001) … Jerry Hill
 
2000 The Michael Richards Show (TV series)
Beth
– Discrimination (2000) … Beth
 
2000 Terror Tract
Dr. Helen Corey (segment "Come To Granny")
 
2000 Get Real (TV series)
Olivia Clark
– Guilt (2000) … Olivia Clark
 
1998-2000 Sports Night (TV series)
Sally Sasser
– The Sweet Smell of Air (2000) … Sally Sasser
– Napoleon's Battle Plan (1999) … Sally Sasser
– Ordnance Tactics (1999) … Sally Sasser
– How Are Things in Gloca Morra? (1999) … Sally Sasser
– Sally (1999) … Sally Sasser
See all 7 episodes »
 
1999 Safe Harbor (TV series)
Marilyn Conray
– Older Women, Younger Men (1999) … Marilyn Conray
 
1999 Any Day Now (TV series)
Jana Durham
– It's Not You, It's Me (1999) … Jana Durham
 
1999 Odd Man Out (TV series)
Kasey Morton
– Good Will Hunting (1999) … Kasey Morton
 
1999 The Deep End of the Ocean
Ellen
 
1998 Undercurrent
Renee Rivera
 
1998 Black Dog
Melanie
 
1998 The Closer (TV series)
Susan Bend
– The Rebound (1998) … Susan Bend
 
1998 Get a Job
Emily LaCrosse/Psychiatrist
 
1996-1997 Seinfeld (TV series)
Sue Ellen
– The Betrayal (1997) … Sue Ellen
– The Abstinence (1996) … Sue Ellen
– The Bottle Deposit (1996) … Sue Ellen
– The Caddy (1996) … Sue Ellen
 
1997 Starship Troopers
Captain Deladier
 
1996-1997 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
Miss Frost
– A Nightmare on Dick Street: Part 2 (1997) … Miss Frost
– Fourth and Dick (1996) … Miss Frost
 
1997 Chicago Sons (TV series)
Nina
– Infrequent Flyers (1997) … Nina
 
1997 Roar (TV series)
Megan
– Traps (1997) … Megan
 
1996 Too Something (TV series)
Sheryl Coveny
– Eric's Book (1996) … Sheryl Coveny
 
1991-1996 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Janine / Tara Baker
– Casa Nova (1996) … Tara Baker
– Eldin Imitates Life (1991) … Janine
 
1996 The Craft
Doctor
 
1996 Party of Five (TV series)
Kathleen Isley
– Spring Breaks: Part 2 (1996) … Kathleen Isley
– Happily Ever After (1996) … Kathleen Isley
– Altered States (1996) … Kathleen Isley
– Valentine's Day (1996) … Kathleen Isley
– Comings and Goings (1996) … Kathleen Isley
See all 6 episodes »
 
1996 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Christine Taylor
– The Master Class (1996) … Christine Taylor
 
1994 ER (TV series)
Sally Niemeyer
– Into That Good Night (1994) … Sally Niemeyer (uncredited)
 
1994 Island City (TV movie)
Dr. Sammy Helding
 
1993 Silk Stalkings (TV series)
Candy Grayson
– Ladies Night Out (1993) … Candy Grayson
 
1993/I My Life
Laura
 
1993 Picket Fences (TV series)
Sarah Evans
– Unlawful Entries (1993) … Sarah Evans
 
1993 Malice
Claudia, Riley's Secretary
 
1993 The Second Half (TV series)
Heather
– Guess Who's Channeling Dinner? (1993) … Heather
 
1992-1993 Herman's Head (TV series)
Dr. Holland / Dr. Paige Holland
– I Wanna Go Home (1993) … Dr. Holland
– Herman au Naturel (1992) … Dr. Paige Holland
 
1993 The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV series)
Beatrice Kaufman
– Young Indiana Jones and the Scandal of 1920 (1993) … Beatrice Kaufman
 
1992 Dark Justice (TV series)
Jessica Sadler
– Happy Mothers Day (1992) … Jessica Sadler
 
1992 Grapevine (TV series)
Allison
– The Allison and Ken Story (1992) … Allison
 
1992 Stepfather III (TV movie)
Lauren Sutliffe
 
1992 Sibs (TV series)
– Warren and the Married Woman (1992)
 
1991-1992 Blossom (TV series)
Diane
– House Guests (1992) … Diane
– Sex, Lies and Teenagers (1991) … Diane
 
1992 Scorch (TV series)
Allison King
– You Gaslight Up My Life (1992) … Allison King
– Dragon Flu (1992) … Allison King
– Pilot (1992) … Allison King
– Money, Money, Money (1992) … Allison King
– Scorch Likes It Hot (1992) … Allison King
See all 6 episodes »
 
1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N. (TV series)
Sheila
– I Dream of Squidhead (1992) … Sheila
 
1991 Twin Peaks (TV series)
Jones
– Episode #2.18 (1991) … Jones
– Episode #2.17 (1991) … Jones
– Episode #2.15 (1991) … Jones
– Episode #2.14 (1991) … Jones
 
1991 Anything But Love (TV series)
– My New Best Friend (1991)
 
1990 People Like Us (TV movie)
Brenda Primrose
 
1990 Father Dowling Mysteries (TV series)
Miss Cantrell / O'Grady
– The Perfect Couple Mystery (1990) … O'Grady/Miss Cantrell
 
1989 Matlock (TV series)
Jan Sinclair
– The Model (1989) … Jan Sinclair
 
1989 Skin Deep
Sexy Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
 
1989 Hooperman (TV series)
Nun
– The Nun and I (1989) … Nun
 
1989 Midnight Caller (TV series)
Kristen
– No Exit (1989) … Kristen
 
1988 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Rashella
– When the Bough Breaks (1988) … Rashella
 
1987 Hotel (TV series)
Hilary Sinclair
– Revelations (1987) … Hilary Sinclair
 
1987 Spaceballs
Nurse
 
1987 Dallas (TV series)
Cliff's One Night Stand
– Cat and Mouse (1987) … Cliff's One Night Stand
 
1987 Kenny Rogers as The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues (TV movie)
Desiree
 
1986 Sledge Hammer! (TV series)
Miss Hotchkins the Landlady
– Miss of the Spider Woman (1986) … Miss Hotchkins the Landlady
 
1986 Cheers (TV series)
Vicki
– The Cape Cad (1986) … Vicki
 
1986 Weekend Warriors
Danielle
 
1986 MacGyver (TV series)
Lila
– The Assassin (1986) … Lila
 
1985 Shadow Chasers (TV series)
Angela Taylor
– The Many Lives of Jonathan (1985) … Angela Taylor
 
1985 Misfits of Science (TV series)
Miss Speedway
– Twin Engines (1985) … Miss Speedway (uncredited)
 
1985 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Nadine Aurora
– The Naked and the Dead (1985) … Nadine Aurora
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2006 Desperate Housewives (TV series) (narrator - 1 episode)
– Special: All the Juicy Details (2006) (narrator)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 Desperate Housewives (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Special: Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry (2005) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2011 The 36th Annual Gracie Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The Philanthropist (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2007 Frosted Pink (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 TV Land Confidential (TV series documentary)
Herself - Interviewee
– Oddballs & Original Characters (2007) … Herself - Interviewee
 
2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 July 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2006 The Megan Mullally Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.60 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Herself
– Red State, Blue State (2006) … Herself
 
2006 10th Annual Prism Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2006 Miss America (TV movie)
Herself - Judge
 
2006 SoapTalk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 January 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2005 Good Morning America (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 November 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 February 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 I Love the 80's 3-D (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2005 KTLA Morning News (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 October 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 June 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2005 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.110 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 February 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
 
2005 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 February 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2005 The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner
 
2004 Inside the Federation (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2002 Weakest Link (TV series)
Herself
– Seinfeld Sidekicks Edition (2002) … Herself
 
1980 60th Annual Miss America Pageant (TV movie)
Herself - Miss Arizona
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920 (video)
Beatrice Kaufman
 
2005-2007 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
 

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