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Brenda Leigh Johnson

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Brenda Leigh Johnson Played by Kyra Sedgwick on The Closer

About Brenda Leigh Johnson

CHARACTER VITALS

Originally from: Atlanta, GA

Position/title: Deputy Chief, Priority Homicide Division/Major Crimes Division

Marital Status: Married (to Fritz)

Expertise: CIA Trained Interrogator

TRAITS

Personality type: A, is in charge, or upset by another pulling rank if she isn't

Strengths: Tough, razor-sharp investigative skills. Always produces results. Known as 'The Closer' because almost all of her confessions lead to convictions.

Weaknesses: Sweets, especially Chocolate, tends to micro-manage her team, doesn't often compliment her team, is a terrible driver, she is easily intimidated by her father, she is vain, refuses to wear her glasses, horrible at delegating her tasks,

Endearing traits: No matter if they've insulted her or they are the killer, Brenda always thanks everyone. She always wishes them a nice day, no matter how they've behaved. She constantly loses her purse, her love for kitty

Character flaws: Even though her professional life seems to be on tract, her private life is a mess. She tends to be selfish, focusing on her desires with little regard for the desires of her life partner, expecting them to give more in compromise than she is willing to.

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Brenda's Character Connections

	Name: Fritz Howard Relationship details: Romantic, they are engaged, now married.	Name: Will Pope Relationship details: Had an affair with him while working together in D.C. (he was married). He is now her supervisor.
	Name: David Gabriel Relationship details: Brenda's friend and colleague. While there was a lot of tension and animosity when Brenda accepted job with Priority Homicide, Gabriel was her first friend and colleague to accept her.	Name: Russell Taylor Relationship details: Commander Taylor is one rank below Deputy Chief Brenda Johnson. When Brenda came to work for Priority Homicide four years ago, Taylor tried to sabotage Brenda's career and reputation without success. In season four we see that Taylor and Brenda can actually coexist.
Name: Provenza Relationship details: Is Brenda's second in command. Even though Provenza has gotten himself in to a few situations over the years, Brenda has always been there to help him out.	Name: Andy Flynn Relationship details: Was teamed up with Taylor to undermine Brenda's authority, Brenda was able to help save Flynn's reputation during a case of wrongful imprisonment. Flynn remained a Lieutenant and immediately applied for permanent transfer to Priority Homicide.	Name: Michael Tao Relationship details:
Name: Julio Sanchez Relationship details:	Name: Irene Daniels Relationship details:	*See all The Closer* Characters** ►

BRENDA'S BACKSTORY

Brenda's bio: Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Brenda Johnson studied Criminal Science at Georgetown University. After graduation, Brenda worked for the DC police department before accepting a job with the Central Intelligence Agency. After seven years of CIA training, Brenda worked for the Atlanta Police Department before accepting a job with the Los Angeles Police Department's Priority Homicide Division.

SEASON 1 HIGHLIGHTS

Brenda turned down a job with Homeland Security to work with LAPD. It was revealed she had an affair with Pope while they worked together in D.C.. Pope was married at the time and since divorced his first wife and remarried.
We learn in "Show Yourself" that Brenda had worked for the CIA for 7 years; 4 years for DCPD and 3 1/2 years in Atlanta PD.
Brenda went through an ethics inquiry in Atlanta for sexual misconduct.

SEASON 2 HIGHLIGHTS

Brenda and Fritz move in together. Brenda's mother comes for a visit forcing Fritz to move all of his belongings back out to the U-haul.
Brenda turns 40
Brenda has a pregnancy scare in "Head Over Heels."
In order to get her team back together Brenda must help her former employer (the CIA) find a murderer.

SEASON 3 HIGHLIGHTS

Brenda is forced to suspend Gabriel b/c of his actions with a suspect.
Brenda and Fritz goes house hunting
Brenda becomes is attacked by a serial killer, and then shot at while escorting a reporter around
Learns she is going through early onset menopause, and has surgery
Brenda and Fritz get engaged and fight about him being a recovering alcoholic

SEASON 4 HIGHLIGHTS

Brenda Leigh Johnson's Best Quotes & Southernisms

'I like to know the answers before I ask the questions..." Brenda to Sgt. Gabriel

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