Actress. Brenda Pressley is an actress, known for 16 Blocks (2006), It Could Happen to You (1994) and Detachment (2011). 　　Brenda Pressley, a native of Columbia, South Carolina, has performed in virtually every facet of the entertainment industry. The daughter of Arzelle C. Pressley and the late Bowen W. Pressley, she has credited her success to the unwavering support and guidance of her family, friends, and teachers. Thanks to this support system Brenda has never lost sight of her dreams.