Brenda Strong |
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Brenda Strong may be best known for her seminal acting and voice portrayal of "Mary Alice Young" on Desperate Housewives (2004), but this two-time Emmy-nominated and SAG Award-winning actress has had a long and endearing film and television career. Graduating with a degree in Musical Theatre from Arizona State University, she made her career debut...
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Actress (124 credits)
Actress (124 credits)
2018-2019
13 Reasons Why
(TV Series)
Nora Walker
Nora Walker
- Let the Dead Bury the Dead
(2019)
... Nora Walker
- And Then the Hurricane Hit
(2019)
... Nora Walker
- There Are a Few Things I Haven't Told You
(2019)
... Nora Walker
- The World Closing In
(2019)
... Nora Walker
- Always Waiting for the Next Bad News
(2019)
... Nora Walker
2016-2019
The 100
(TV Series)
Queen Nia
Queen Nia
- Ashes to Ashes
(2019)
... Queen Nia
- Watch the Thrones
(2016)
... Queen Nia
- Ye Who Enter Here
(2016)
... Queen Nia
2016-2019
Supergirl
(TV Series)
Lillian Luthor
Lillian Luthor
- The Quest for Peace
(2019)
... Lillian Luthor
- Red Dawn
(2019)
... Lillian Luthor
- All About Eve
(2019)
... Lillian Luthor
- American Alien
(2018)
... Lillian Luthor
- For Good
(2018)
... Lillian Luthor
2017
Pillow Talk
(TV Series)
Barbara
Barbara
- Rabbit Hole
(2017)
... Barbara
- Dirt Diamond
(2017)
... Barbara
- Sandwich
(2017)
... Barbara
2016-2017
Fear the Walking Dead
(TV Series)
Ilene Stowe
Ilene Stowe
- The New Frontier
(2017)
... Ilene Stowe
- Pillar of Salt
(2016)
... Ilene Stowe
- Pablo & Jessica
(2016)
... Ilene Stowe
- Do Not Disturb
(2016)
... Ilene Stowe
2015
Bones
(TV Series)
Senator Hayley Winters
Senator Hayley Winters
- The Senator in the Street Sweeper
(2015)
... Senator Hayley Winters
2012-2015
Blood Relatives
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Blood Is the New Black
(2015)
... Narrator
- The Widowmaker
(2014)
... Narrator
- So Lonesome I Could Die
(2014)
... Narrator
- Southern Helle
(2014)
... Narrator
- Desperate House Knives
(2014)
... Narrator
2014
The Mysteries of Laura
(TV Series)
Margot Preston
Margot Preston
- The Mystery of the Mobile Murder
(2014)
... Margot Preston
2012-2014
Dallas
(TV Series)
Ann Ewing
Ann Ewing
- Brave New World
(2014)
... Ann Ewing
- Endgame
(2014)
... Ann Ewing
- Boxed In
(2014)
... Ann Ewing
- Victims of Love
(2014)
... Ann Ewing
- Hurt
(2014)
... Ann Ewing
2012-2014
Scandal
(TV Series)
Joan Reston
Joan Reston
- The Fluffer
(2014)
... Joan Reston
- All Roads Lead to Fitz
(2012)
... Joan Reston
2004-2012
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Mary Alice Young
Mary Alice Young
- Finishing the Hat
(2012)
... Mary Alice Young
- Give Me the Blame
(2012)
... Mary Alice Young (voice)
- The People Will Hear
(2012)
... Mary Alice Young (voice)
- Lost My Power
(2012)
... Mary Alice Young (voice)
- With So Little to Be Sure Of
(2012)
... Mary Alice Young (voice)
2010
Scoundrels
(TV Series)
Penny Priest
Penny Priest
- Birds of a Feather Flock Together
(2010)
... Penny Priest
2006-2007
Help Me Help You
(TV Series)
Linda
Linda
- Moving On
(2007)
... Linda
- Working Women
(2006)
... Linda
- The Sheriff
(2006)
... Linda
- Perserverance
(2006)
... Linda
2006
Desperate Housewives Special: The More You Know, the Juicier It Gets
(TV Movie)
Mary Alice Young (voice, uncredited)
Mary Alice Young (voice, uncredited)
2002-2005
Everwood
(TV Series)
Julia Brown
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 Help
(TV Series)
Arlene Ridgeway, the Rich Lady
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
2002
The Court
(TV Series)
Marsha Palmer
Marsha Palmer
- Life Sentence
(2002)
... Marsha Palmer
- Snakes in the Grass
... Marsha Palmer
- Back in the Bottle
... Marsha Palmer
- A Wing and a Prayer
... Marsha Palmer
2000-2002
7th Heaven
(TV Series)
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul / Carmen Mackoul
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul / 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
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Dr. Leigh Sapien
Dr. Leigh Sapien
- Overload
(2001)
... Dr. Leigh Sapien
1998-2000
Sports Night
(TV Series)
Sally Sasser
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
1996-1997
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Sue Ellen
Sue Ellen
- The Betrayal
(1997)
... Sue Ellen
- The Abstinence
(1996)
... Sue Ellen
- The Bottle Deposit
(1996)
... Sue Ellen
- The Caddy
(1996)
... Sue Ellen
1996-1997
3rd Rock from the Sun
(TV Series)
Miss Frost / Mrs. Frost
Miss Frost / Mrs. Frost
- A Nightmare on Dick Street: Part 2
(1997)
... Miss Frost
- Fourth and Dick
(1996)
... Mrs. Frost
1991-1996
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Tara Baker / Janine
Tara Baker / Janine
- Casa Nova
(1996)
... Tara Baker
- Eldin Imitates Life
(1991)
... Janine
1996
Party of Five
(TV Series)
Kathleen Isley
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
1996
The John Larroquette Show
(TV Series)
Christine Taylor
Christine Taylor
- The Master Class
(1996)
... Christine Taylor
1993
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Beatrice Kaufman
Beatrice Kaufman
- Young Indiana Jones and the Scandal of 1920
(1993)
... Beatrice Kaufman
1992
Scorch
(TV Series)
Allison King
Allison King
- The First Time
(1992)
... Allison King
- Money, Money, Money
(1992)
... Allison King
- Scorch Likes It Hot
(1992)
... Allison King
- You Gaslight Up My Life
(1992)
... Allison King
- Dragon Flu
(1992)
... Allison King
1991-1992
Blossom
(TV Series)
Diane
Diane
- House Guests
(1992)
... Diane
- Sex, Lies and Teenagers
(1991)
... Diane
1991
Twin Peaks
(TV Series)
Jones
Jones
- Episode #2.18
(1991)
... Jones
- Episode #2.17
(1991)
... Jones
- Episode #2.15
(1991)
... Jones
- Episode #2.14
(1991)
... Jones
1990
Father Dowling Mysteries
(TV Series)
O'Grady / Miss Cantrell
O'Grady / Miss Cantrell
- The Perfect Couple Mystery
(1990)
... O'Grady / Miss Cantrell
1988
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(TV Series)
Rashella
Rashella
- When the Bough Breaks
(1988)
... Rashella
1986
Sledge Hammer!
(TV Series)
Miss Hotchkins the Landlady
Miss Hotchkins the Landlady
- Miss of the Spider Woman
(1986)
... Miss Hotchkins the Landlady
1985
Misfits of Science
(TV Series)
Miss Speedway
Miss Speedway
- Twin Engines
(1985)
... Miss Speedway (uncredited)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (39 credits)
Self (39 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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She and future Desperate Housewives (2004) co-star Felicity Huffman both starred in Sports Night (1998). Strong guest-starred in several episodes while Huffman was a regular cast-member for both seasons. In the series, Strong was sleeping with both Huffman's fiancé (Ted McGinley) and Huffman's co-worker (Peter Krause). See more »Trademark:
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