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