Dot-Marie Jones
Born: 1964-01-04 in Turlock, California, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2026
- Breeder as Patti
2025
- Celebrity Weakest Link as Self - Contestant
- Lost & Found in Cleveland as Sharon Weymouth
- Don't Tell Larry as Detective Kim Hammer
2024
- The Little Pageant That Could as Self (archive footage)
- The Crossing Over Express as Dr. Gale Gustberg
- Tripping as Lisa
2022
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as Mama Bear
- Bros as Cherry
- Bar Fight as Elena
- Rattled! as Tennessee
2021
- Golden Arm as Big Sexy
2020
- 9-1-1: Lone Star as Patty
- The Swing of Things as Finley
- Rag Doll as Rosheen
2019
- 3 from Hell as Slackjaw
- Greener Grass as Little Helen
- Do Not Be Deceived as Louise
- To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell as Self
2018
- The Rookie as Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
- The Resident as Meg Mullins
- This Close as Judy
- Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate as Svetlana Zlopasnost
- Dead Women Walking as Dorothy
2017
- Manic as Janice
- Maybe Someday as Principal Ricki
- After the End as Mom
2016
- Teachers as Marta
2015
- What the World Needs Now as Beiste
2014
- Jane the Virgin as Magda's Friend
- Playing House as Biker chick
2013
- The Goldbergs as Sister Mary Theresa
- White T as Thelma
2012
- Baby Daddy as Masha
2011
- American Horror Story as Trooper Jan Remy
- 2 Broke Girls as Big Reba
- The Exes as Woman #3
- The Glee Project as Self
- And They're Off as Prom Date
2009
- Modern Family as Louise
- Glee as Sheldon Beiste
- Cougar Town as Woman
- Celebrity Ghost Stories as Self
- 10 Things I Hate About You as Cashier
- Prison Break: The Final Break as Skittlez
2008
- The Mentalist as Airport Manager
- The Penguins of Madagascar as Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
- Columbus Day as Cop #1
2007
- iCarly as Corrections Officer
- The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
2006
- Men in Trees as Sapphire
- Pepper Dennis as McGee
- Material Girls as Butch Brenda
- Pucked as Wendy Delvecchio
2005
- My Name Is Earl as Letter Writer
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as Gretel
- Final Approach as Amazon Lady
2004
- Desperate Housewives as Female Guard
2003
- Nip/Tuck as Tess
2002
- She Spies as Leon
- George Lopez as The Inmate
- Birds of Prey as Guard
- Stray Dogs as Jolene Carter
2001
- Reba as Dot
- Lizzie McGuire as Kelly
2000
- Love Her Madly as Handywoman
1999
- The Boondock Saints as Rozengurtle
1998
- Patch Adams as Miss Meat
1997
- Dharma & Greg as Hey-19
1996
- Arli$$ as Steroids Addict
- Boston Common as Jocelyn
1995
- Cybill as Suspect #5
- The Naked Truth as Officer Debbie Tadzekian
- Can't Hurry Love as Cleo
- The Courtyard as Lady Mover
- Under Lock and Key as Dot
1994
- Chicago Hope as Death Angel
- On Our Own as Big Lucy
1992
- California Dreams as Heidi
1987
- Married... with Children as Lola
- Full House as Muscular Woman