Shannon Cochran
Born: 1958-08-07 in Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle as Rosanna
- Ballard as Paula Hopkinson
2024
- The Twin as Shelby
2019
- Captive State as Kathy Mulligan
2012
- Scandal as Susan Sawyer
2011
- Witness Protection as Psychologist
2009
- Modern Family as Nancy Decker
- NCIS: Los Angeles as Dr. Susan Rathburn
2008
- Fringe as Patricia Van Horn
2006
- The Unit
- The Substance of Things Hoped For as Dr. Drury
2005
- Grey's Anatomy as Mary Singleton
- The Office as Helene Beesly
- Numb3rs as Doctor Iverson
- Close to Home as Meredith
2004
- Desperate Housewives as Meg Butler
2003
- NCIS as Mallory Linn
- Charlie Lawrence as Newscaster
2002
- Without a Trace as Dr. Witmer
- The Ring as Anna Morgan
- Star Trek: Nemesis as Senator Tal'aura
2000
- Gilmore Girls as Meena
- Grosse Pointe as Julie's Mom
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Cindy Cramer / Sarah
1994
- ER as Mrs. Klingman
- Chicago Hope
- Touched by an Angel as Val Osgood
- Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins as Laura Wallace
- The Haunting of Seacliff Inn as Sheriff Tomizack
1993
- Frasier as Bank Manager
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Kalita
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class as Ms. Richards
1992
- The Babe as Flapper
1989
- Seinfeld as Sheila
1987
- Star Trek: The Next Generation as Kalita
- Full House
1986
- L.A. Law as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff