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Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young on "Desperate Housewives"
Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young on "Desperate Housewives" - © ABC
Brenda Strong can be seen—but mostly heard—as Mary Alice Young, the recently departed narrator of "Desperate Housewives."

A native of Portland, OR, Brenda Strong left home to attend Arizona State University, where she earned a bachelors degree in Musical Theater. After graduation she moved to Los Angeles, where she soon began appearing in television and films.

A familiar face on television, Brenda Strong has guest starred on "C.S.I." and had recurring roles on the popular series "Nip/Tuck," "Everwood" and the critically-acclaimed "Sports Night." Brenda Strong is also recognizable to "Seinfeld" fans as "Sue Ellen Mishkie," better known as "The Braless Wonder."

Brenda Strong recently starred in the features "The Kid and I," opposite Tom Arnold, and in "The Work and the Glory." Brenda Strong's previous feature film credits include "Starship Troopers," "Starship Troopers 2," "The Deep End of the Ocean," opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Treat Williams, "The Craft," and the Mel Brooks comedy "Spaceballs."

Brenda Strong is a certified yoga instructor in Los Angeles and has a line of videos designed to help infertile couples through yoga therapy. Brenda Strong has also taught at UCLA's Mind-Body Institute.

Brenda Strong lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.






BRENDA STRONG: FACTS

How tall is Brenda Strong? How old is Brenda Strong? Where was Brenda Strong born? Where does Brenda Strong live? Find out here.

Age: 49 years old
Birthday: March 25, 1960
Height: 5' 11 ½"
Full Name / Real Name: Brenda Lee Strong
Birthplace: Brightwood, OR
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: Tom Henri



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