Ann Ewing (Dallas)

Ann Ewing
Dallas character
Brenda Strong as Ann Ewing
Portrayed byBrenda Strong
Duration2012–14
First appearanceJune 13, 2012
Changing of the Guard
Last appearanceSeptember 22, 2014
Brave New World
Created byCynthia Cidre
In-universe information
Husband
DaughtersEmma Judith Ryland
StepsonsChristopher Ewing

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.