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Acting
Shannon Cochran
Biography
Shannon Cochran (born August 7, 1958, in Greensboro, North Carolina) is an American actress known for her extensive work in film, television, and theater. She graduated summa cum laude from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and has a long-standing relationship with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. Cochran has appeared in films such as The Ring (2002), Star Trek: Nemesis (2002), and The Substance of Things Hoped For (2006). On television, she has guest-starred in shows including Grey's Anatomy, The Office, Law & Order: SVU, Without a Trace, Frasier, Gilmore Girls, NYPD Blue, and multiple Star Trek series (The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine). She has received awards such as an Obie Award and a Theatre World Award for her stage performances. Cochran is also involved in teaching acting and remains active in both screen and stage roles.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 7, 1958
Age
68 years old
Place of Birth
Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
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Filmography
The Twin
Shelby
2025Movie
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Rosanna
2025Movie
Ballard
Paula Hopkinson
2025TV
Captive State
Kathy Mulligan
2019Movie
Scandal
Susan Sawyer
2012TV
Modern Family
Nancy Decker
2009TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
Dr. Susan Rathburn
2009TV
Fringe
Patricia Van Horn
2008TV
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Dr. Drury
2006Movie
The Unit
Capt. Lisa Tate
2006TV
Grey's Anatomy
Mary Singleton
2005TV
Numb3rs
Doctor Iverson
2005TV
Close to Home
Meredith
2005TV
The Office
Helene Beesly
2005TV
Desperate Housewives
Meg Butler
2004TV
NCIS
Mallory Linn
2003TV
Charlie Lawrence
Newscaster
2003TV
Star Trek: Nemesis
Senator Tal'aura
2002Movie
The Ring
Anna Morgan
2002Movie
Without a Trace
Dr. Witmer
2002TV
Grosse Pointe
Julie's Mom
2000TV
Gilmore Girls
Meena
2000TV
Witness Protection
Psychologist
1999Movie
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cindy Cramer / Sarah
1999TV
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Laura Wallace
1994Movie
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Sheriff Tomizack
1994Movie
Chicago Hope
Linda Kellerd
1994TV
ER
Mrs. Klingman
1994TV
Touched by an Angel
Val Osgood
1994TV
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Ms. Richards
1993TV
Frasier
Bank Manager
1993TV
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kalita
1993TV
The Babe
Flapper
1992Movie
Seinfeld
Sheila
1989TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Kalita
1987TV
Full House
1987TV
L.A. Law
D.D.A. Ms. Schiff
1986TV