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Brenda Strong
Career
Active 1985 – present
Biography
About Brenda Strong
Brenda Strong is an actress. She was born Brenda Lee Strong on Friday, March 25, 1960, in Portland, Oregon, United States. Brenda began her career in television with guest-starring appearances in Twin Peaks, Party of Five, Scandal, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Blossom, and Sports Night. She starred as Mary Alice Young on Desperate Housewives (2004–2012), for which she received two Emmy Award nominations. She also played the recurring role of Sue Ellen Mishke (aka "The Braless Wonder") on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld.
Strong appeared in supporting roles in films such as Starship Troopers (1997), Black Dog (1998), The Deep End of the Ocean (1999), Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004), and The Work and the Glory (2004). She later starred as Ann Ewing in the TNT drama Dallas (2012–2014). In 2016, she guest-starred as Queen Nia in The 100 and took on a recurring role as Lillian Luthor on Supergirl. She also appeared in the second season of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and was promoted to series regular for the third season, even directing two episodes in season four. Her career spans more than four decades.
Strong is also a fitness instructor. She stands 6'0" tall and has a slim body. At 66 years old, she has a substantial Instagram following. Her measurements are 36–25–37. She has brown hair and brown eyes. In her work, she has appeared in solo scenes with full nudity. Her long television and film career, combined with her fitness background, makes her a notable figure in entertainment.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1985-present (started around 25 years old; 41 years active)
- Birthplace
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 135 lbs (or 61 kg)
- Measurements
- 36–25–37 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34C show conversions - UK: 34C, EU: 75C, AU: 12C, JP: 75C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 107k (as of February 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Brenda Strong's fitness instructor career relate to her acting roles?
Brenda Strong is both an actress and a fitness instructor. While her fitness background isn't explicitly linked to specific roles, it's a part of her professional profile that spans over 41 years.
Did you know
- She is 6'0" tall, taller than many of her peers in Hollywood.
- Her measurements are 36–25–37, with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.68.
- She has been active in the industry since 1985, with a career spanning over 40 years.
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