"Pilot (Desperate Housewives) The pilot episode of the American dramedy-mystery series ""Desperate Housewives"" premiered on October 3, 2004, on the ABC network. It was written by series creator Marc Cherry and directed by Charles McDougall. The pilot introduces the residents of the suburban neighborhood of Wisteria Lane. Following the suicide of an outwardly successful neighbor, her friends begin to deal with the problems in their personal lives. Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher) competes for the attention of a new plumber who has moved across the street; Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross) struggles with her failing marriage and ungrateful family; Gabrielle"
"during the series finale of ""Desperate Housewives"" in 2012. Delany's portrayal received praise from critics and audiences. Many critics attributed the improved quality of the series' fourth season to Delany's performance. The actress was a critics' favorite for a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2008. Delany auditioned for the series' pilot episode in 2004 for the role of Bree Van de Kamp. Creator Marc Cherry thought she delivered ""a fantastic audition."" Delany was offered the role but rejected it three times. Delany has since insisted that she was not ready to do"
"Bree. Dana Delany, who eventually was cast as Katherine Mayfair, was originally chosen for the role but turned it down, saying it was too similar to her role in ""Pasadena"". Bree's main struggle throughout the series has been her attempts to maintain a perfect life despite various obstacles such as widowhood, divorce, and alcoholism hindering her. She has been married three times; to Rex Van de Kamp (Steven Culp), Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), and Trip Weston (Scott Bakula). Bree Van de Kamp is one of the four main protagonists in ""Desperate Housewives"". Bree grew up in Rhode Island when her"
"Marcia Cross Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an American actress. She began her career on daytime soap operas such as ""The Edge of Night"", ""Another World"", and ""One Life to Live"" before moving to primetime television with a recurring role on ""Knots Landing"". From 1992 to 1997, she starred as Dr. Kimberly Shaw on ""Melrose Place"". Cross played the role of the conservative housewife Bree Van de Kamp on the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"" (2004–12), for which she was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, and a Primetime"
"Linda Abbott on WB's series ""Everwood"". In 2004, Cross won the role of Bree Van de Kamp in ""Desperate Housewives"". The show was the breakout hit of the 2004–05 television season, and Cross was nominated for several awards for her role, including an Emmy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards (winning two with cast). She also received a Satellite Award for her performance in the show's second season. The series ran for eight seasons until it concluded in 2012. In 2014, after two years on hiatus, Cross co-starred as the lead character's mother in the"
"Andrew Van de Kamp Andrew Van de Kamp is a fictional character in the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"" played by Shawn Pyfrom, and is the son of one of the title characters, Bree Van de Kamp, and her first husband Rex Van de Kamp. As one of the few LGBT characters on prime time television secure with his sexuality, Andrew's storylines have been well received by gay groups. However, his early attitude toward his mother and various crimes have also garnered criticism. Andrew first appears in the ""Pilot"" of season one. His first speaking role is arguing with his"
"as Bree Van de Kamp, the uptight, perfectionist homemaker and mother of two teenagers who is struggling to save her marriage. Eva Longoria starred as Gabrielle Solis, the materialistic ex–fashion model who cheats on her husband. Nicollette Sheridan played the neighborhood slut and Susan's rival, Edie Britt. Steven Culp played Rex Van de Kamp, Bree's emasculated, sexually dissatisfied husband. Ricardo Antonio Chavira starred as Gabrielle's neglectful, high-powered executive husband, Carlos Solis. Mark Moses portrayed Mary Alice's mysterious widower, Paul Young. Andrea Bowen played Susan's knowledgeable, level-headed daughter, Julie Mayer. Jesse Metcalfe played the Solis' gardener and Gabrielle's adulterous lover, John"
"after the realization of her undeniable talent for advertising results in her going back to work after a six-year absence. Marcia Cross portrayed Bree Van de Kamp, whose flawless life is shaken after she starts dealing with the aftermath of her husband's death, while trying to overcome her guilt for having dated the man who killed him. Former model Gabrielle Solis, portrayed by Eva Longoria, who suffers a miscarriage just as she starts accepting upcoming motherhood. Nicollette Sheridan portrayed Edie Britt, whose commitment issues and numerous one night stands have made her an iconic character. Ricardo Antonio Chavira played Gabrielle's"
"Council named ""I Know Things Now"" as their ""Worst Episode of the Week"", in part due to Andrew's seduction of Bree's boyfriend. However, his improved behavior and deep love for his mother in Season 3 has also disappointed some critics, with one saying ""if he has any lines at all, he's a little angel...as if he's become something of a Stepford son!"" Andrew Van de Kamp Andrew Van de Kamp is a fictional character in the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"" played by Shawn Pyfrom, and is the son of one of the title characters, Bree Van de Kamp, and"
"was announced in the cast on March 2 the show was still described as centering on the other four maids (Ortiz, Reyes, Sanchez and Ramirez). Rebecca Wisocky, who joined the cast on February 23, had previously guest starred on ""Desperate Housewives"" as Bree Van de Kamp's mother. She had shot the final season episode, ""Women and Death"" less than a month before testing for ""Devious Maids"". Most of the other supporting roles were filled in during March: Brianna Brown (March 6); Susan Lucci, Drew Van Acker and Brett Cullen (all March 9); Mariana Klaveno and Grant Show (both March 12);"
"comes over and apologizes to Lynette, admitting that Lynette's right that she'll never be able to correctly mother a child. The two then agree to have a night out with Paige although Renee expresses that Paige should be by Lynette's side as she might do something wrong again to Paige. Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross) invites Reverend Sykes (Dakin Matthews) for a snack and when Sykes realizes that Bree's cookies are the best she has ever made yet, he asks her what she has done this time as he knows that Bree's culinary triumphs always happen when she's down"
"the season, Bree tries to cope with being a widow, unknowingly begins dating the man who poisoned her husband, fights alcoholism, and is unable to prevent the gap between her and her son Andrew Van de Kamp (Shawn Pyfrom) from growing to extremes. She deals with her daughter Danielle's new romance with Matthew Applewhite. Susan's love life becomes even more complicated as her ex-husband Karl Mayer (Richard Burgi) is engaged to Edie and has also started to lean towards Susan. Lynette goes back to her career in advertising while her husband Tom Scavo (Doug Savant) becomes a stay-at-home father, and"
"Feeling bad, Lynette tells Renee she can stay. Lynette assumes Renee will eventually go back to New York, but instead, she rents Edie's old house. Tom and Renee share a secret that Tom insists Lynette can never know about. Renee and Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross) go out clubbing and Renee ends up going home with Bree's handyman Keith Watson (Brian Austin Green). Bree, feeling jealous, calls Keith and tells him she needs him to fix her sprinklers. Renee is furious that Bree stole Keith out of her bed and tells her she will enjoy taking her down. Renee"
"the actress worked on a nationwide nurse recruitment program in 1990 called the McMurphy project. In 2007, Delany appeared in the films ""A Beautiful Life"", ""Camp Hope"", and ""Multiple Sarcasms"". Delany initially declined the offer to play one of the four ""Desperate Housewives"" principal characters, Bree Van De Kamp, saying it was too similar to her role on ""Pasadena"". The show became a popular prime-time soap opera with substantial ratings. But in 2007 she was again offered a role by producer Marc Cherry, this time as a supporting housewife, and she joined the cast of the well-established series for the"
"Shawn Pyfrom Shawn Caminiti Pyfrom (born August 16, 1986) is an American actor who has appeared in several television series and films, and is best known for his portrayal of Andrew Van de Kamp on ABC's ""Desperate Housewives"", and as Lionel Griff in Playhouse Disney's ""Stanley"". Pyfrom was born in Tampa, Florida. He is of Welsh, English, Dutch, Italian, German, Hungarian, French and Irish descent. ""Caminiti"", his middle name, is the maiden name of his mother, Gail. Pyfrom has an older brother named Christopher and a younger sister named Amber. He is known for his recurring role as Andrew Van"
"played by James Denton. Previously a recurring character throughout the last episodes of the previous season, Orson Hodge, portrayed by Kyle MacLachlan, was conceived as a new love interest for Bree, whose mysterious arc is the season's main storyline. Receiving ""also starring"" billing were Shawn Pyfrom, portraying Bree's homosexual son Andrew Van de Kamp, Joy Lauren in the role of Danielle Van de Kamp, Bree's irresponsible and rebel daughter, Josh Henderson, portraying Austin McCann, Edie's nephew who begins a relationship with Julie, and Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman and Zane Huett, playing Preston Scavo, Porter Scavo and Parker Scavo, Lynette's troublesome"
"every episode. Appearing only as a stand-in in ""My Husband, The Pig"", Bree is totally absent in its six following episodes (""Dress Big"", ""Liaisons"", ""God, That's Good"", ""Gossip"", ""Into the Woods"" and ""What Would We Do Without You?"") due to Cross' pregnancy. Bree Van de Kamp is introduced in season one as the ""perfect"" wife and mother. However, it becomes apparent that her emotional coldness and obsession with appearance makes her family resent her and as her husband Rex put it ""I just can't live in this detergent commercial anymore."" She insists she and Rex have marriage guidance counselling when"
"by lethal injection on January 18, 2017. The other man, Ray Dandridge (Gray's nephew), pled guilty to his role in the murders and is serving three life sentences without possibility of parole. Steven Culp Steven Bradford Culp (born December 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as Rex Van de Kamp on ABC's ""Desperate Housewives"", Clayton Webb on ""JAG"", and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Jeff Haffley on NBC's ""The West Wing"". Culp was born in La Jolla, California. Both his father and stepfather were in the United States"
"2009, Delany received a Prism Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Series. Katherine Mayfair Katherine Mayfair (previously Davis) is a fictional character created by Marc Cherry for the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"". The character was portrayed by Dana Delany and first appeared in the series' fourth season premiere on September 30, 2007, as the focus of the yearly mystery. Katherine is generally characterized by her cold demeanor and impressive domestic skills. Though initially a homemaker, Katherine started a catering business with neighbor Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross), with whom she shares ""a heated rivalry."" She has been"
"season finale, before her character began being developed for a season three arc. Part of Bree's storyline were Shirley Knight playing Phyllis Van de Kamp, Rex's mother, Dakin Matthews in the role of Reverend Sykes, reverend at the local Presbyterian church, Sam Lloyd portraying Albert Goldfine, Bree's therapist, Ryan Carnes appearing as Justin, Andrew's lover, Bruce Jarchow playing Sam Bormanis, Andrew's lawyer whom he gets to emancipate him, Lee Tergesen in the role of Peter McMillan, Bree's AA sponsor, and former series regular Steven Culp returning in the season finale as Rex Van de Kamp, Bree's now deceased husband. Part"
"of Bree's storyline were Shawn Pyfrom and Joy Lauren playing Bree's son and daughter, Andrew and Danielle Van de Kamp, Dakin Matthews appearing as Reverend Sykes, reverend at the local Presbyterian church, Kyle MacLachlan returning as Orson Hodge, Bree's ex-husband who returns to help her with an ulterior motive, Steven Culp reprising his role as Rex Van de Kamp, Bree's deceased first husband who appears in a flashback, Christina Chang portraying Emily Stone, the District Attorney playing the part of the prosecutor in Bree's trial, Alyson Reed playing Judge Conti, who presides over Bree's trial, and Scott Bakula making special"
"Kate Mara Kate Rooney Mara ( ; born February 27, 1983) is an American actress and fashion model. She is known for her roles as reporter Zoe Barnes in the Netflix political drama ""House of Cards"" (2013–2014; 2016), computer analyst Shari Rothenberg in the Fox thriller series ""24"" (2006) and Ben Harmon's vengeful mistress Hayden McClaine in the FX horror miniseries """" (2011). She made her film debut in 1999 with ""Random Hearts"". She has since appeared in ""Brokeback Mountain"" (2005), ""We Are Marshall"" (2006), ""Shooter"" (2007), ""Transsiberian"" (2008), ""Stone of Destiny"" (2008), ""The Open Road"" (2009), ""Transcendence"" (2014), ""The"
"25 November 2013. Bree was born in 1983 and was the result of an affair between Brooke Freeman's (Beth Allen) mother, Annette (Louise Wallace) and her husband Grant's (Alan Lovell) best friend. Kicked out by Grant, Annette was forced to adopt Bree out to keep her family together. Bree's biological father died in a boat accident in 1993. Bree tracked Brooke down and revealed they were sisters to a frosty reception. With help from Brooke's boyfriend, Vinnie Kruse (Pua Magasiva), Bree landed a job at the hospital alongside Brooke. However, after several icey interactions with her sister, Bree ended up"
"now separated from her husband. Marcia Cross portrayed Bree Van de Kamp, who takes charge in the cover-up. Eva Longoria portrayed Gabrielle Solis, whose life suffers radical changes following the cover-up. Vanessa Williams portrayed Renee Perry, who falls in love with the newest resident of Wisteria Lane. Ricardo Antonio Chavira portrayed Carlos Solis, Gabrielle's husband who killed her stepfather in the previous season finale. Doug Savant portrayed Tom Scavo, now separated from Lynette and trying to move on with his life. James Denton portrayed Mike Delfino, Susan's husband who is killed in the second half of the season. After making"
"(Brenda Strong), who kills herself in the pilot episode after receiving a blackmail note. In recent episodes, Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross) begins dating a detective named Chuck Vance (Jonathan Cake). Meanwhile, Lynette (Felicity Huffman) and Tom Scavo (Doug Savant) decide to separate after experiencing problems in their marriage. Carlos Solis (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) accidentally kills his wife Gabrielle's (Eva Longoria) stepfather, Alejandro Perez (Tony Plana), who raped her in her childhood and returns to inflict more harm. Gabrielle's friends, Bree, Lynette, and Susan Delfino (Teri Hatcher), agree to help cover up the killing. Carlos and the women bury"
"over the quality of the second season. ""Desperate Housewives"" focuses on the lives of several residents living on Wisteria Lane in the town of Fairview. In previous episodes, Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross) begins dating Orson Hodge (Kyle MacLachlan), a local dentist. Mike Delfino (James Denton) plans to propose to Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher); however, Orson intentionally runs over Mike with his car and then flees the scene. Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) and Carlos Solis (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) elect their maid, Xiao-Mei (Gwendoline Yeo), as their surrogate. Afterwards, Gabrielle discovers that Carlos and Xiao-Mei are having an affair. Lynette Scavo"
"Steven Culp Steven Bradford Culp (born December 3, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is known for his roles as Rex Van de Kamp on ABC's ""Desperate Housewives"", Clayton Webb on ""JAG"", and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Jeff Haffley on NBC's ""The West Wing"". Culp was born in La Jolla, California. Both his father and stepfather were in the United States Navy. He attended First Colonial High School in Virginia where he was voted most talented student. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1978 with a major in English"
"Katherine Mayfair Katherine Mayfair (previously Davis) is a fictional character created by Marc Cherry for the ABC television series ""Desperate Housewives"". The character was portrayed by Dana Delany and first appeared in the series' fourth season premiere on September 30, 2007, as the focus of the yearly mystery. Katherine is generally characterized by her cold demeanor and impressive domestic skills. Though initially a homemaker, Katherine started a catering business with neighbor Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross), with whom she shares ""a heated rivalry."" She has been married twice, to Wayne Davis (Gary Cole) and Adam Mayfair (Nathan Fillion), but"
"""Star Trek"" series and CSIs. Michael Reilly Burke Michael Reilly Burke (born June 27, 1964) is an American actor. He played Rex Van De Kamp on the unaired pilot of ""Desperate Housewives"". Steven Culp replaced him before the pilot aired. He also appeared in The WB series ""Charmed"" in the episode ""Heartbreak City"". He is a 1982 graduate of Marin Catholic High School in Marin County, California. The lone starring role of his career was as serial killer Ted Bundy in the 2002 film ""Ted Bundy"". He played the role of Officer Kevin Lund on ABC Family's ""Lincoln Heights"". He"
"she owns. Vivian (Harriet Sansom Harris) is trapped in a stagnant marriage to used car salesman Ed Buchanan (Richard Poe), which is exacerbated by their hellion twin sons. Delilah (Beth Broderick) is a sweet, ditsy former stripper from the South who fell in love with preacher Charles Buchanan (Mark Moses). These ladies are pulled together for various family and social functions, and they've forged deep bonds despite their distinctively different personalities. New to the family is Bree (Charlotte Ross), a perky, manipulative former Disneyland employee who had a whirlwind romance with Jesse Buchanan (Tommy Hinkley) during his vacation at the"
"Yousef Abu-Taleb and the second season of the web series ""The Crew"". Aside from acting, she is an Anaheim Ducks fan and periodically blogs for NHL.com. Rose reappeared as Bree on Lonelygirl15 in June 2016. In March 2016, Rose became engaged to her partner and fellow actor Tim Phillipps. They married at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in early 2017. Jessica Lee Rose Jessica Lee Rose (born April 26, 1987) is an American-New Zealand actress who first gained popularity after playing the role of ""lonelygirl15"", a fictional teenage homeschooled character named Bree who appeared in YouTube video blogs, beginning in"
"Michael Reilly Burke Michael Reilly Burke (born June 27, 1964) is an American actor. He played Rex Van De Kamp on the unaired pilot of ""Desperate Housewives"". Steven Culp replaced him before the pilot aired. He also appeared in The WB series ""Charmed"" in the episode ""Heartbreak City"". He is a 1982 graduate of Marin Catholic High School in Marin County, California. The lone starring role of his career was as serial killer Ted Bundy in the 2002 film ""Ted Bundy"". He played the role of Officer Kevin Lund on ABC Family's ""Lincoln Heights"". He has guest starred on various"
"a mysterious girl, Bree Buckley (Joanna Garcia), whom he soon discovers to be from a rival family. Nate rebels against his family, and plans to get back at his grandfather by bringing Bree to the big Vanderbilt charity polo match. As Nate and Bree are leaving the event, Nate’s grandfather, William van der Bilt (James Naughton), stops them, telling Nate that he is a part of the family, no matter what. However, once they are out of earshot, Nate’s grandfather makes a phone call telling someone he has figured out how to ""do something about the Buckley's."" Serena van der"