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