Personal Info
Birth date
1960-03-25 (65 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Brightwood, Oregon, USA
Also known as
Μπρέντα Στρονγκ
برندا استرانگ
Brenda Strong
Biography
Brenda Strong (born March 25, 1960) is an American actress and yoga instructor, known for her role on Desperate Housewives. She is also remembered for her recurring role as the Oh Henry heiress Sue Ellen Mischke on the TV series Seinfeld.
Filmography
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.64
Overview:
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.Chicago P.D.
8.412
Overview:
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.Seinfeld
8.3
Overview:
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.Law & Order: Criminal Intent
7.572
Overview:
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.Bones
8.214
Overview:
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when the remains are so badly decomposed, burned or destroyed that the standard identification methods are useless.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.The View
4.5
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.37
Overview:
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.Dawson's Creek
7.3
Overview:
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.Desperate Housewives
7.917
Overview:
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.Rizzoli & Isles
7.904
Overview:
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.Malcolm in the Middle
8.474
Overview:
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.The Tony Danza Show
6.1
Overview:
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television.Twin Peaks
8.3
Overview:
The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.The Megan Mullally Show
4.2
Overview:
Two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves into the driver's seat as host for this daytime talk show. Each episode is an entertaining hour featuring a mix of celebrities, real people, music, and comedy. Megan will interview top celebrities and also introduce the world to guests of all kinds — from quirky characters to funny kids to offbeat experts.Gilmore Girls
7.9
Overview:
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.Cheers
7.567
Overview:
The story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people who worked and drank there.MacGyver
7.72
Overview:
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.3rd Rock from the Sun
7.474
Overview:
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.Boston Legal
7.9
Overview:
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.13 Reasons Why
7.6
Overview:
After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.Fear the Walking Dead
7.649
Overview:
What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in "The Walking Dead"? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question.The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
6.528
Overview:
At the dawn of the 20th century, Indiana Jones discovered the world. From globetrotting family expeditions as a 9-year-old to the battlefields of World War I as a teenager, Indy’s experiences shaped the heroic, whip-cracking archaeologist he would become. At every turn, Indy encounters history in the making, meeting true-life activists, soldiers, writers, artists, and thinkers who helped influence the world we live in today.Supergirl
7.298
Overview:
Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her powers after previously hiding them. The Danvers teach her to be careful with her powers, until she has to reveal them during an unexpected disaster, setting her on her journey of heroism.Scandal
7.14
Overview:
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.The Mysteries of Laura
7.1
Overview:
Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.Stars in the House
NYR
Overview:
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.Nip/Tuck
7.2
Overview:
Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.Blossom
6.129
Overview:
Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father, Nick, eldest brother and recovering substance abuser Anthony, and decidedly not-so-bright middle brother Joey. Along for the ride is Blossom's ditzy best friend, Six, who sometimes shows flashes of great perception.Acting
TBASong of the Bigfoot as Unknown
TBAThe Venery of Samantha Bird (1 Episode) as Nan Bird
2023UnPrisoned (1 Episode) as Nadine Gregory
2023Sweeter Than Chocolate as Helen Sweet
2020Stars in the House (1 Episode) as Self
2020Deported as Mrs. Becker
2019All Rise (1 Episode) as Jean Rubenstone-Frost
2019Reign of the Supermen as Lillian Luthor (voice)
201713 Reasons Why (22 Episodes) as Nora Walker
2016Love by Chance as Helen Michaels
2015Ice Sculpture Christmas as Chef Gloria
2015The Leisure Class as Charlotte
2015Supergirl (24 Episodes) as Lillian Luthor
2015Fear the Walking Dead (2 Episodes) as Ilene Stowe
2015Teacher of the Year as Ellen Behr
2014The Mysteries of Laura (1 Episode) as Margot Preston
2014Chicago P.D. (1 Episode) as Attorney Green
2012Dallas (40 Episodes) as Ann Ewing
2012Blood Relatives (65 Episodes) as Narrator (voice)
2012Scandal (2 Episodes) as Joan Reston
2010Rizzoli & Isles (1 Episode) as Mel Gaynor-Randle
2009You as Paula
2008Ocean of Pearls as Mary Stewart
2008A Plumm Summer as Viv
2006The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided as Mary Ann Steed
2006Help Me Help You (3 Episodes) as Unknown
2006Shark (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006The Megan Mullally Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2006Family in Hiding as Carol Peterson
2005The Kid & I as Bonnie Roman
2005The Reichen Show (1 Episode) as Self
2005The Work and the Glory II: American Zion as Mary Ann Steed
2005Bones (1 Episode) as Senator Hayley Winters
2004The Work and the Glory as Mary Ann Steed
2004Missing Brendan as Joyce Calden
2004Desperate Housewives (179 Episodes) as Mary Alice Young
2004Boston Legal (1 Episode) as Judge Judy Beacon
2004The Tony Danza Show (1 Episode) as Self
2004Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation as Sgt. Dede Rake
2004Going to the Mat as Patty Newfield
2004The Help (7 Episodes) as Arlene Ridgeway
2003Exposed as Susan Andrews
2003The Lyon's Den (1 Episode) as Unknown
2003Nip/Tuck (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2002Bram & Alice (1 Episode) as Unknown
2002Red Dragon as Dinner Guest
2002Everwood (4 Episodes) as Julia Brown
2002The Court (4 Episodes) as Unknown
2001Law & Order: Criminal Intent (1 Episode) as Kathy Jarrow
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic as Jackie Sloane Chevron
2000The Michael Richards Show (1 Episode) as Beth
2000Terror Tract as Dr. Helen Corey
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Dr. Flomm
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (1 Episode) as Leigh Sapien
2000Gilmore Girls (1 Episode) as Eva
2000Malcolm in the Middle (1 Episode) as Amelia
1999Get Real (1 Episode) as Olivia Clark
1999The Deep End of the Ocean as Ellen
1999Undercurrent as Renee Rivera
1998Sports Night (7 Episodes) as Unknown
1998Black Dog as Melanie
1998Dawson's Creek (1 Episode) as Kay Liddell
1998Get a Job as Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
1997Starship Troopers as Captain Deladier
1997Ally McBeal (1 Episode) as Jerry Hill
1997The View (1 Episode) as Self
1997Chicago Sons (1 Episode) as Unknown
19967th Heaven (8 Episodes) as Mrs. Mackoul
1996The Craft as Doctor
19963rd Rock from the Sun (2, 1 Episode) as Miss Frost, Mrs. Frost
1994Island City as Dr. Sammy Helding
1993My Life as Laura
1993Malice as Claudia
1993The Second Half (1 Episode) as Heather
1993The John Larroquette Show (1 Episode) as Christine Taylor
1993The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920 as Beatrice Kaufman
1992Grapevine (1 Episode) as Allison
1992Stepfather 3 as Lauren Sutliffe
1992The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1 Episode) as Beatrice Kaufman
1992Scorch (6 Episodes) as Allison King
1991Herman's Head (1 Episode) as Dr. Paige Holland
1990Blossom (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1990People Like Us as Brenda Primrose
1990Twin Peaks (5 Episodes) as Jones
1989Seinfeld (5 Episodes) as Sue Ellen Mischke
1989Skin Deep as Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
1987The Gambler: The Legend Continues as Desiree
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 Episode) as Rashella
1987Spaceballs as Nurse
1986Weekend Warriors as Danielle
1986Sledge Hammer! (1 Episode) as Unknown
1986Matlock (1 Episode) as Unknown
1985MacGyver (1 Episode) as Lila
1982St. Elsewhere (1 Episode) as Unknown
1982Cheers (1 Episode) as Vicki
1982Hotel (1 Episode) as Unknown
Production
2019#3 Normandy Lane ... Executive Producer
2015I Did Not Forget You ... Producer, Executive Producer