Actor

Dot-Marie Jones

January 4, 1964 · Turlock, California, USA

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.

Notable work

8.1
American Horror Story (2011)
as Trooper Jan Remy and as May
8.4
The Mentalist (2008)
as Airport Manager
7.3
Patch Adams (1998)
as Miss Meat
7.9
Modern Family (2009)
as Louise
8.5
The Rookie (2018)
as Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
7.3
The Boondock Saints (1999)
as Rozengurtle
7.9
Desperate Housewives (2004)
as Female Guard
7.2
2 Broke Girls (2011)
as Big Reba
8
iCarly (2007)
as Corrections Officer
8.4
The Resident (2018)
as Meg Mullins
7.7
Married... with Children (1987)
as Dot and as Lola
8
9-1-1: Lone Star (2020)
as Patty

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