Dot-Marie Jones

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.

Most Known For

The Rookie

as Opal - Pawn Shop Owner

Modern Family

as Louise

The Mentalist

as Airport Manager

Desperate Housewives

as Female Guard

American Horror Story

as Trooper Jan Remy

American Horror Story

as May

Married... with Children

as Dot

Married... with Children

as Lola

Glee

as Sheldon Beiste

2 Broke Girls

as Big Reba

iCarly

as Corrections Officer

The Resident

as Meg Mullins

The Goldbergs

as Sister Mary Theresa

Jane the Virgin

as Magda's Friend

9-1-1: Lone Star

as Patty

The Penguins of Madagascar

as Supervisor Eubanks (voice)

Full House

as Muscular Woman

Nip/Tuck

as Tess

My Name Is Earl

as Letter Writer

Baby Daddy

as Masha