Dot-Marie Jones

Born: 1964-01-04, Turlock, California, USA

Biography

Dorothy-Marie Jones (born January 4, 1964) is an American actress and retired athlete who has had multiple roles in television. She attended California State University, Fresno, where she set records for shot put. Jones is also a 15-time world arm wrestling champion. She was a recurring guest star starting in the second season of the musical television series Glee as Coach Beiste, and appeared through the show's sixth and final season, when she was promoted to starring status. She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011, 2012, and 2013 for her portrayal of Coach Beiste. She is also known for her roles as Coach Kelly in Lizzie McGuire and Butch Brenda in Material Girls.

Filmography

• The Mentalist (2008)
• Modern Family (2009)
• American Horror Story (2011)
• Chicago Hope (1994)
• Glee (2009)
• Nip/Tuck (2003)
• 2 Broke Girls (2011)
• Full House (1987)
• The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
• iCarly (2007)
• The Shards (2026)
• Jane the Virgin (2014)
• My Name Is Earl (2005)
• Cougar Town (2009)
• 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
• The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005)
• Baby Daddy (2012)
• Dharma & Greg (1997)
• Lizzie McGuire (2001)
• Cybill (1995)
• The Exes (2011)
• George Lopez (2002)
• Birds of Prey (2002)
• Men in Trees (2006)
• Teachers (2016)
• Patch Adams (1998)
• California Dreams (1992)
• Playing House (2014)
• Prison Break: The Final Break (2009)
• The Boondock Saints (1999)