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Shannon Cochran
ActorBorn August 7, 1958 (67 years)
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.
Filmography
| 2025 | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle · as Rosanna |
| 2025 | Ballard (TV Series) · as Paula Hopkinson |
| 2024 | The Twin · as Shelby |
| 2019 | Captive State · as Kathy Mulligan |
| 2012 | Scandal (2012) (TV Series) · as Susan Sawyer |
| 2011 | The Perfect Family · as Mary Donovan |
| 2011 | Off the Map (TV Series) · as Marian Cooper |
| 2009 | Modern Family (TV Series) · as Nancy Decker |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles (TV Series) · as Dr. Susan Rathburn |
| 2008 | Fringe (TV Series) · as Patricia Van Horn |
| 2006 | The Substance of Things Hoped For · as Dr. Drury |
| 2006 | The Unit (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Close to Home (2005) (TV Series) · as Meredith |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) · as Mary Singleton |
| 2005 | The Office (US) (TV Series) · as Helene Beesly |
| 2005 | The Ring Two · as Anna Morgan |
| 2005 | Numb3rs (TV Series) · as Doctor Iverson |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives (TV Series) · as Meg Butler |
| 2003 | NCIS (TV Series) · as Mallory Linn |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Nemesis · as Senator Tal'aura |
| 2002 | The Ring · as Anna Morgan |
| 2002 | Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Dr. Witmer |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls (TV Series) · as Meena |
| 2000 | Grosse Pointe (TV Series) · as Julie's Mom |
| 1999 | Witness Protection · as Psychologist |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) · as Cindy Cramer / Sarah |
| 1998 | Any Day Now (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1994 | The Haunting of Seacliff Inn · as Sheriff Tomizack |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel (TV Series) · as Val Osgood |
| 1994 | ER (TV Series) · as Mrs. Klingman |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope (TV Series) · as Linda Kellerd |
| 1994 | Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins · as Laura Wallace |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Lois Snyder |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Bank Manager |
| 1993 | Saved by the Bell: The New Class (TV Series) · as Ms. Richards |
| 1993 | The Untouchables (1993) (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) · as Kalita |
| 1992 | The Babe · as Flapper |
| 1989 | Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Sheila |
| 1988 | Empty Nest (TV Series) · as Stacy |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series) · as Kalita |
| 1987 | Full House (TV Series) |
| 1987 | The Bold and the Beautiful (TV Series) · as Prosecutor Gilmore |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as D.d.a. Ms. Schiff |