| Ann Ewing | |||||||||
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Brenda_Strong_as_Ann.jpg) Brenda Strong as Ann Ewing | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Brenda Strong | ||||||||
| Duration | 2012–14 | ||||||||
| First appearance | June 13, 2012 Changing of the Guard | ||||||||
| Last appearance | September 22, 2014 Brave New World | ||||||||
| Created by | Cynthia Cidre | ||||||||
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Ann Ewing (nee Smith; formerly Ryland) is a fictional character from the TNT soap opera Dallas, portrayed by Brenda Strong. She made her first appearance on season 10 episode 18 as a one night stand of Cliff Barnes. She was recast as Ann during the episode broadcast on June 13, 2012. Strong's casting was announced on April 5, 2011. Ann is the third wife of Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy). The couple married in 2005 and Ann has become the matriarch of Southfork Ranch. She is protective of her stepson and loyal to her family.