Shannon Cochran
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.
Star Trek: Nemesis
(Senator Tal'aura)
The Ring
(Anna Morgan)
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
(Laura Wallace)
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
(Sheriff Tomizack)
The Twin
(Shelby)
The Substance of Things Hoped For
(Dr. Drury)
The Babe
(Flapper)
Witness Protection
(Psychologist)
Captive State
(Kathy Mulligan)
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
(Rosanna)
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
(Ms. Richards)
Grey's Anatomy
(Mary Singleton)
Numb3rs
(Doctor Iverson)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(Kalita)
L.A. Law
(D.D.A. Ms. Schiff)
The Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(Cindy Cramer / Sarah)
Without a Trace
(Dr. Witmer)
Frasier
(Bank Manager)
Full House
Close to Home
(Meredith)
Modern Family
(Nancy Decker)
Grosse Pointe
(Julie's Mom)
Chicago Hope
Gilmore Girls
(Meena)
ER
(Mrs. Klingman)
NCIS
(Mallory Linn)
Seinfeld
(Sheila)
Scandal
(Susan Sawyer)
Charlie Lawrence
(Newscaster)
The Office
(Helene Beesly)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(Kalita)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(Sirella)
Desperate Housewives
(Meg Butler)
Fringe
(Patricia Van Horn)
Touched by an Angel
(Val Osgood)
NCIS: Los Angeles
(Dr. Susan Rathburn)
Ballard
(Paula Hopkinson)