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Brenda Strong

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Mar 25 1960
Birthplace: Brightwood, Oregon, USA
Brenda Strong is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sweeter Than Chocolate
Sweeter Than Chocolate
Brenda Strong was 62 in Sweeter Than Chocolate as 'Helen Sweet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 2023
Poster of Deported
Deported
Brenda Strong was 59 in Deported as 'Mrs. Becker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Reign of the Supermen
Reign of the Supermen
Brenda Strong was 58 in Reign of the Supermen as 'Lillian Luthor (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 2019
Poster of Love by Chance
Love by Chance
Brenda Strong was 56 in Love by Chance as 'Helen Michaels'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Ice Sculpture Christmas
Ice Sculpture Christmas
Brenda Strong was 55 in Ice Sculpture Christmas as 'Chef Gloria'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 2015
Poster of The Leisure Class
The Leisure Class
Brenda Strong was 55 in The Leisure Class as 'Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 2015
Poster of Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year
Brenda Strong was 55 in Teacher of the Year as 'Ellen Behr'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of You
You
Brenda Strong was 49 in You as 'Paula'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2009
Poster of Ocean of Pearls
Ocean of Pearls
Brenda Strong was 48 in Ocean of Pearls as 'Mary Stewart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 2008
Poster of A Plumm Summer
A Plumm Summer
Brenda Strong was 48 in A Plumm Summer as 'Viv'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
Brenda Strong was 46 in The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided as 'Mary Ann Steed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of Family in Hiding
Family in Hiding
Brenda Strong was 46 in Family in Hiding as 'Carol Peterson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 2006
Poster of The Kid & I
The Kid & I
Brenda Strong was 45 in The Kid & I as 'Bonnie Roman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2005
Poster of The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
Brenda Strong was 45 in The Work and the Glory II: American Zion as 'Mary Ann Steed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of The Work and the Glory
The Work and the Glory
Brenda Strong was 44 in The Work and the Glory as 'Mary Ann Steed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2004
Poster of Missing Brendan
Missing Brendan
Brenda Strong was 44 in Missing Brendan as 'Joyce Calden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Brenda Strong was 44 in Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation as 'Sgt. Dede Rake'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 2004
Poster of Going to the Mat
Going to the Mat
Brenda Strong was 43 in Going to the Mat as 'Patty Newfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 2004
Poster of Exposed
Exposed
Brenda Strong was 43 in Exposed as 'Susan Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2003
Poster of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Brenda Strong was 42 in Red Dragon as 'Dinner Guest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
Brenda Strong was 42 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920 as 'Beatrice Kaufman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Brenda Strong was 42 in Teddy Bears' Picnic as 'Jackie Sloane Chevron'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of Terror Tract
Terror Tract
Brenda Strong was 40 in Terror Tract as 'Dr. Helen Corey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 2000
Poster of The Deep End of the Ocean
The Deep End of the Ocean
Brenda Strong was 38 in The Deep End of the Ocean as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1999
Poster of Undercurrent
Undercurrent
Brenda Strong was 38 in Undercurrent as 'Renee Rivera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Black Dog
Black Dog
Brenda Strong was 38 in Black Dog as 'Melanie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of Get a Job
Get a Job
Brenda Strong was 37 in Get a Job
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Brenda Strong was 37 in Starship Troopers as 'Captain Deladier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of The Craft
The Craft
Brenda Strong was 36 in The Craft as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1996
Poster of Island City
Island City
Brenda Strong was 33 in Island City as 'Dr. Sammy Helding'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1994
Poster of My Life
My Life
Brenda Strong was 33 in My Life as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of Malice
Malice
Brenda Strong was 33 in Malice as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1993
Poster of Stepfather 3
Stepfather 3
Brenda Strong was 32 in Stepfather 3 as 'Lauren Sutliffe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of People Like Us
People Like Us
Brenda Strong was 30 in People Like Us as 'Brenda Primrose'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1990
Poster of Skin Deep
Skin Deep
Brenda Strong was 28 in Skin Deep as 'Real Estate Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
Brenda Strong was 27 in The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues as 'Desiree'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1987
Poster of Spaceballs
Spaceballs
Brenda Strong was 27 in Spaceballs as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1987
Poster of Weekend Warriors
Weekend Warriors
Brenda Strong was 26 in Weekend Warriors as 'Danielle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Song of the Bigfoot
Song of the Bigfoot
Brenda Strong will be 64+ in Song of the Bigfoot
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of UnPrisoned
UnPrisoned
Brenda Strong was 62+ in UnPrisoned as 'Nadine Gregory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 2023
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Brenda Strong was 59+ in Stars in the House as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of All Rise
All Rise
Brenda Strong was 59+ in All Rise as 'Jean Rubenstone-Frost'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2019
Poster of 13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why
Brenda Strong was 57+ in 13 Reasons Why as 'Nora Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 31 2017
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
Brenda Strong was 55+ in Supergirl as 'Lillian Luthor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of Fear the Walking Dead
Fear the Walking Dead
Brenda Strong was 55+ in Fear the Walking Dead as 'Ilene Stowe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 2015
Poster of The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
Brenda Strong was 54+ in The Mysteries of Laura as 'Margot Preston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Brenda Strong was 53+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Attorney Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
Brenda Strong was 52+ in Dallas as 'Ann Ewing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 13 2012
Poster of Blood Relatives
Blood Relatives
Brenda Strong was 52+ in Blood Relatives as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Brenda Strong was 52+ in Scandal as 'Joan Reston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Brenda Strong was 50+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Mel Gaynor-Randle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Help Me Help You
Help Me Help You
Brenda Strong was 46+ in Help Me Help You
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Shark
Shark
Brenda Strong was 46+ in Shark
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Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Brenda Strong was 46+ in The Megan Mullally Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
Brenda Strong was 45+ in The Reichen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Brenda Strong was 45+ in Bones as 'Senator Hayley Winters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Brenda Strong was 44+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Mary Alice Young'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Brenda Strong was 44+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Judy Beacon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Brenda Strong was 44+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of The Help
The Help
Brenda Strong was 43+ in The Help as 'Arlene Ridgeway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2004
Poster of The Lyon's Den
The Lyon's Den
Brenda Strong was 43+ in The Lyon's Den
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Brenda Strong was 43+ in Nip/Tuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Bram & Alice
Bram & Alice
Brenda Strong was 42+ in Bram & Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 2002
Poster of Everwood
Everwood
Brenda Strong was 42+ in Everwood as 'Julia Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Poster of The Court
The Court
Brenda Strong was 42+ in The Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 26 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Brenda Strong was 41+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Kathy Jarrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Michael Richards Show
The Michael Richards Show
Brenda Strong was 40+ in The Michael Richards Show as 'Beth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Brenda Strong was 40+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Dr. Flomm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Brenda Strong was 40+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Leigh Sapien'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Brenda Strong was 40+ in Gilmore Girls as 'Eva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Brenda Strong was 39+ in Malcolm in the Middle as 'Amelia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of Get Real
Get Real
Brenda Strong was 39+ in Get Real as 'Olivia Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 08 1999
Poster of Sports Night
Sports Night
Brenda Strong was 38+ in Sports Night
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Brenda Strong was 37+ in Dawson's Creek as 'Kay Liddell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Brenda Strong was 37+ in Ally McBeal
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Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Brenda Strong was 37+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Chicago Sons
Chicago Sons
Brenda Strong was 36+ in Chicago Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Brenda Strong was 36+ in 7th Heaven as 'Mrs. Mackoul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Brenda Strong was 35+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun as 'Miss Frost, Mrs. Frost'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of The Second Half
The Second Half
Brenda Strong was 33+ in The Second Half as 'Heather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1993
Poster of The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
Brenda Strong was 33+ in The John Larroquette Show as 'Christine Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993
Poster of Rachel Gunn, R.N.
Rachel Gunn, R.N.
Brenda Strong was 32+ in Rachel Gunn, R.N. as 'Sheila Dunkle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 28 1992
Poster of Grapevine
Grapevine
Brenda Strong was 32+ in Grapevine as 'Allison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 1992
Poster of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Brenda Strong was 31+ in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as 'Beatrice Kaufman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Scorch
Scorch
Brenda Strong was 31+ in Scorch as 'Allison King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Herman's Head
Herman's Head
Brenda Strong was 31+ in Herman's Head as 'Dr. Paige Holland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 1991
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Brenda Strong was 30+ in Blossom
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Brenda Strong was 30+ in Twin Peaks as 'Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Brenda Strong was 29+ in Seinfeld as 'Sue Ellen Mischke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Brenda Strong was 27+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Rashella'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer!
Brenda Strong was 26+ in Sledge Hammer!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Brenda Strong was 25+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Brenda Strong was 25+ in MacGyver as 'Lila'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Brenda Strong was 22+ in St. Elsewhere
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Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Brenda Strong was 22+ in Cheers as 'Vicki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Brenda Strong was 22+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of The Venery of Samantha Bird
The Venery of Samantha Bird
Brenda Strong will be 64+ in The Venery of Samantha Bird as 'Nan Bird'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased