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
The Craft
(1996)
Doctor
Malice
(1993)
Claudia
Stepfather 3
(1992)
Lauren Sutliffe
Starship Troopers
(1997)
Captain Deladier
Spaceballs
(1987)
Nurse Gretchen
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
Ellen
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
(2004)
Sgt. Dede Rake
Skin Deep
(1989)
Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
Reign of the Supermen
(2019)
Lillian Luthor (voice)
Black Dog
(1998)
Melanie
My Life
(1993)
Laura
The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
(1987)
Desiree
Ice Sculpture Christmas
(2015)
Chef Gloria
Terror Tract
(2000)
Dr. Helen Corey
Red Dragon
(2002)
Dinner Guest
Teacher of the Year
(2015)
Ellen Behr
Full Filmography
Acting
Weekend Warriors
(1986)
Danielle
Spaceballs
(1987)
Nurse Gretchen
The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues
(1987)
Desiree
Skin Deep
(1989)
Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
People Like Us
(1990)
Brenda Primrose
Stepfather 3
(1992)
Lauren Sutliffe
Malice
(1993)
Claudia
My Life
(1993)
Laura
Island City
(1994)
Dr. Sammy Helding
The Craft
(1996)
Doctor
Starship Troopers
(1997)
Captain Deladier
Black Dog
(1998)
Melanie
Get a Job
(1998)
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
Ellen
Undercurrent
(1999)
Renee Rivera
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
(1999)
Beatrice Kaufman
Terror Tract
(2000)
Dr. Helen Corey
Teddy Bears' Picnic
(2002)
Jackie Sloane Chevron
Red Dragon
(2002)
Dinner Guest
Exposed
(2003)
Susan Andrews
The Work and the Glory
(2004)
Mary Ann Steed
Going to the Mat
(2004)
Patty Newfield
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
(2004)
Sgt. Dede Rake
Missing Brendan
(2004)
Joyce Calden
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
(2005)
Mary Ann Steed
The Kid & I
(2005)
Bonnie Roman
The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided
(2006)
Mary Ann Steed
Family in Hiding
(2006)
Carol Peterson
Ocean of Pearls
(2008)
Mary Stewart
A Plumm Summer
(2008)
Viv
You
(2009)
Paula
Teacher of the Year
(2015)
Ellen Behr
The Leisure Class
(2015)
Charlotte
Ice Sculpture Christmas
(2015)
Chef Gloria
Love by Chance
(2016)
Helen Michaels
Reign of the Supermen
(2019)
Lillian Luthor (voice)
Deported
(2020)
Mrs. Becker
Sweeter Than Chocolate
(2023)
Helen Sweet
Production
I Did Not Forget You
(2015)
Executive Producer and Producer
#3 Normandy Lane
(2019)
Executive Producer
Directing