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.
Known For
Sweeter Than Chocolate
Helen Sweet
2023
Deported
Mrs. Becker
2020
Reign of the Supermen
Lillian Luthor (voice)
2019
Love by Chance
Helen Michaels
2016
Ice Sculpture Christmas
Chef Gloria
2015
The Leisure Class
Charlotte
2015
Teacher of the Year
Ellen Behr
2015
You
Paula
2009
Ocean of Pearls
Mary Stewart
2008
A Plumm Summer
Viv
2008
The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
Mary Ann Steed
2006
Shark
(1 episode)
2006
Family in Hiding
Carol Peterson
2006
The Kid & I
Bonnie Roman
2005
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
Mary Ann Steed
2005
The Work and the Glory
Mary Ann Steed
2004
Missing Brendan
Joyce Calden
2004
Desperate Housewives
Mary Alice Young · (179 episodes)
2004
The Tony Danza Show
Self · (1 episode)
2004
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
Sgt. Dede Rake
2004
Going to the Mat
Patty Newfield
2004
Exposed
Susan Andrews
2003
Red Dragon
Dinner Guest
2002
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Jackie Sloane Chevron
2001
Terror Tract
Dr. Helen Corey
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Leigh Sapien · (1 episode)
2000
The Deep End of the Ocean
Ellen
1999
Undercurrent
Renee Rivera
1999
Black Dog
Melanie
1998
Get a Job
Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
1998
Starship Troopers
Captain Deladier
1997
Ally McBeal
Jerry Hill · (1 episode)
1997
The Craft
Doctor
1996
Island City
Dr. Sammy Helding
1994
My Life
Laura
1993
Malice
Claudia
1993
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
Beatrice Kaufman
1993
Stepfather 3
Lauren Sutliffe
1992
People Like Us
Brenda Primrose
1990
Seinfeld
Sue Ellen Mischke · (5 episodes)
1989
Skin Deep
Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
1989
The Gambler: The Legend Continues
Desiree
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rashella · (1 episode)
1987
Spaceballs
Nurse
1987
Weekend Warriors
Danielle
1986
Song of the Bigfoot
UnPrisoned
Nadine Gregory · (10 episodes)
2023
Stars in the House
Self · (1 episode)
2020
All Rise
Jean Rubenstone-Frost · (1 episode)
2019
13 Reasons Why
Nora Walker · (22 episodes)
2017
Supergirl
Lillian Luthor · (24 episodes)
2015
Fear the Walking Dead
Ilene Stowe · (2 episodes)
2015
The Mysteries of Laura
Margot Preston · (1 episode)
2014
Chicago P.D.
Attorney Green · (1 episode)
2014
Dallas
Ann Ewing · (40 episodes)
2012
Blood Relatives
Narrator (voice) · (65 episodes)
2012
Scandal
Joan Reston · (2 episodes)
2012
Rizzoli & Isles
Mel Gaynor-Randle · (1 episode)
2010
Help Me Help You
(3 episodes)
2006
The Megan Mullally Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Bones
Senator Hayley Winters · (1 episode)
2005
Boston Legal
Judge Judy Beacon · (1 episode)
2004
The Help
Arlene Ridgeway · (7 episodes)
2004
The Lyon's Den
(1 episode)
2003
Nip/Tuck
(2 episodes)
2003
Bram & Alice
(1 episode)
2002
Everwood
Julia Brown · (4 episodes)
2002
The Court
(4 episodes)
2002
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Kathy Jarrow · (1 episode)
2001
The Michael Richards Show
Beth · (1 episode)
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dr. Flomm · (1 episode)
2000
Gilmore Girls
Eva · (1 episode)
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Amelia · (1 episode)
2000
Get Real
Olivia Clark · (1 episode)
1999
Sports Night
(7 episodes)
1998
Dawson's Creek
Kay Liddell · (1 episode)
1998
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
Chicago Sons
(1 episode)
1997
7th Heaven
Mrs. Mackoul · (8 episodes)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Miss Frost · (2 episodes)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Mrs. Frost · (1 episode)
1996
The Second Half
Heather · (1 episode)
1993
The John Larroquette Show
Christine Taylor · (1 episode)
1993
Grapevine
Allison · (1 episode)
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Beatrice Kaufman · (1 episode)
1992
Scorch
Allison King · (6 episodes)
1992
Herman's Head
Dr. Paige Holland · (1 episode)
1991
Blossom
(2 episodes)
1990
Twin Peaks
Jones · (5 episodes)
1990
Sledge Hammer!
(1 episode)
1986
Matlock
(1 episode)
1986
MacGyver
Lila · (1 episode)
1985
St. Elsewhere
(1 episode)
1982
Cheers
Vicki · (1 episode)
1982
Hotel
(1 episode)
1982
The Venery of Samantha Bird
Nan Bird · (1 episode)