Brenda Strong
Known for
Brenda Strong is an American actress known for authoritative supporting roles across film and television. She played Captain Deladier in 'Starship Troopers' and narrated as Mary Alice Young in 'Desperate Housewives', later appearing as Ilene Stowe in 'Fear the Walking Dead' and Lillian Luthor in 'Supergirl'. Her extensive television resume also includes 'Malcolm in the Middle' and '13 Reasons Why'. She remains a dependable and prolific presence in American television drama.
Brenda Strong
25 Movies
44 Series
Brenda Strong is an American actress known for authoritative supporting roles across film and television. She played Captain Deladier in 'Starship Troopers' and narrated as Mary Alice Young in 'Desperate Housewives', later appearing as Ilene Stowe in 'Fear the Walking Dead' and Lillian Luthor in 'Supergirl'. Her extensive television resume also includes 'Malcolm in the Middle' and '13 Reasons Why'. She remains a dependable and prolific presence in American television drama.
Movies
Plays Captain Deladier
Starship Troopers
1997
Plays Nurse
Spaceballs
1987
Plays Doctor
The Craft
1996
Plays Claudia
Malice
1993
Plays Sgt. Dede Rake
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
2004
Plays Ellen
The Deep End of the Ocean
1999
Plays Melanie
Black Dog
1998
Plays Lillian Luthor (voice)
Reign of the Supermen
2019
Plays Laura
My Life
1993
Plays Mary Ann Steed
The Work and the Glory
2004
Plays Susan Andrews
Exposed
2003
Plays Mary Ann Steed
The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
2006
Plays Renee Rivera
Undercurrent
1999
Plays Bonnie Roman
The Kid & I
2005
Plays Mrs. Becker
Deported
2020
Plays Jackie Sloane Chevron
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Plays Mary Ann Steed
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
2005
Plays Viv
A Plumm Summer
2008
Plays Danielle
Weekend Warriors
1986
Plays Paula
You
2009
Plays Ellen Behr
Teacher of the Year
2015
Plays Mary Stewart
Ocean of Pearls
2008
Plays Joyce Calden
Missing Brendan
2004
Plays Emily LaCrosse / Psychiatrist
Get a Job
1998
TV Shows
Plays Mary Alice Young
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Narrator (voice)
Blood Relatives
2012
Plays Ann Ewing
Dallas
2012
Plays Lillian Luthor
Supergirl
2015
Director
Plays Nora Walker
13 Reasons Why
2017
Plays Nadine Gregory
UnPrisoned
2023
Plays Mrs. Mackoul
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Sally Sasser
Sports Night
1998
Plays Arlene Ridgeway
The Help
2004
Plays Kathleen Isley
Party of Five
1994
Plays Sue Ellen Mischke
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Jones
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Julia Brown
Everwood
2002
Plays Iris
Nip/Tuck
2003
Plays Ilene Stowe
Fear the Walking Dead
2015
Plays Joan Reston
Scandal
2012
Plays Miss Frost
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Plays Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz
Chicago Med
2015
Plays Joanie
Rooster
2026
Plays Nadine Aurora
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Vicki
Cheers
1982
Plays Leigh Sapien
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Olivia Hartnell
Shark
2006
Plays Rashella
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Plays Jerry Hill
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Jan Sinclair
Matlock
1986
Plays Beatrice Kaufman
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Plays Amelia
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Olivia Clark
Get Real
1999
Plays Eva
Gilmore Girls
2000
Latest Trailers
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Sweeter Than Chocolate
Full Filmography
Rooster
Joanie · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Marshals
Samantha Clarkson · 1 episode
2026–
TV
UnPrisoned
Nadine Gregory · 10 episodes
2023–
TV
Deported
Mrs. Becker
2020
Film
All Rise
Jean Rubenstone-Frost · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Reign of the Supermen
Lillian Luthor (voice)
2019
Film
13 Reasons Why
Nora Walker · 22 episodes
2017–
TV
Chicago Med
Dr. Suzie Mankiewicz · 2 episodes
2015–
TV
Supergirl
Lillian Luthor · 24 episodes
2015–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brenda Strong and where are they from?
Brenda Strong is 66 years old, born on March 25, 1960 in Brightwood, Oregon, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Brenda Strong?
Brenda Strong is best known for roles in Starship Troopers, Red Dragon, Spaceballs.
How many movies has Brenda Strong been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Brenda Strong has appeared in 25 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was Brenda Strong's first movie?
The career of Brenda Strong began with Weekend Warriors (1986).
What is Brenda Strong's most recent movie or series?
Brenda Strong's most recent release is Rooster, which premiered on March 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Brenda Strong appeared in?
On television, Brenda Strong has appeared in Fear the Walking Dead, Malcolm in the Middle, 13 Reasons Why, Supergirl.
Brenda Strong
1960-03-25 · Brightwood, Oregon, USA
Brenda Lee Strong is an American actress. She began her career in television, including guest starring appearances in Twin Peaks, Party of Five, Seinfeld, Scandal, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Blossom and Sports Night. She also starred as Mary Alice Young on Desperate Housewives.