Brenda Sykes, a talented actress, first drew breath on June 25, 1949, in the vibrant city of Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. Her impressive acting career has spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in films such as Mandingo (1975),Black Gunn (1972),and Drum (1976). In addition to her professional accomplishments, Brenda has also experienced the joys and challenges of romantic love, having been married to Paul Claude Hudson since May 19, 1995. Prior to her current union, she was previously wed to the renowned musician and poet, Gil Scott-Heron.
Personal Details
BornJun 25, 1949 Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Spouse
Paul Claude Hudson
( May 19, 1995 to May 27, 2025 )Gil Scott-Heron
( Dec 7, 1978 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
- Elvira Sykes
Biography
Career
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1977,"character":"Ginny O'Brien","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
1977

The Love Boat as Ginny O'Brien
{"id":24575,"title":"Drum","year":"1976","character":"Calinda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/drum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24575.jpg"},"released":1}
1976

Drum as Calinda
{"id":18418,"title":"Mandingo","year":"1975","character":"Ellen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mandingo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18418.jpg"},"released":1}
1975

Mandingo as Ellen
{"id":13338,"title":"Cleopatra Jones","year":"1973","character":"Tiffany","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cleopatra-jones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5t3t88ct0ql0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5t3t88ct0ql0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1973

Cleopatra Jones as Tiffany
{"id":23933,"title":"Black Gunn","year":"1972","character":"Judith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-gunn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23933.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23933.jpg"},"released":1}
1972

Black Gunn as Judith
{"id":1878,"title":"The Streets of San Francisco","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-streets-of-san-francisco","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24589,"title":"Skin Game","year":"1971","character":"Naomi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skin-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg"},"released":1}
1971

Skin Game as Naomi
{"id":64968,"title":"Honky","year":"1971","character":"Shelia Smith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64968.jpg"},"released":1}

Honky as Shelia Smith
{"id":173387,"title":"The Sheriff","year":"1971","character":"Janet Wilder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sheriff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173387.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173387.jpg"},"released":1}

The Sheriff as Janet Wilder
{"id":22484,"title":"Pretty Maids All in a Row","year":"1971","character":"Pamela Wilcox","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pretty-maids-all-in-a-row","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22484.jpg"},"released":1}

Pretty Maids All in a Row as Pamela Wilcox
{"id":87097,"title":"The Liberation of L.B. Jones","year":"1970","character":"Jelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-liberation-of-lb-jones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87097.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87097.jpg"},"released":1}
1970

The Liberation of L.B. Jones as Jelly
{"id":81861,"title":"The Baby Maker","year":"1970","character":"Francis (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-baby-maker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81861.jpg"},"released":1}

The Baby Maker as Francis (uncredited)
{"id":6828,"title":"Getting Straight","year":"1970","character":"Luan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/getting-straight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6828.jpg"},"released":1}

Getting Straight as Luan