
Shannon Cochran
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography

The Twin
Movie · as Shelby

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Movie · as Rosanna

Ballard
TV · as Paula Hopkinson · 1 ep

Captive State
Movie · as Kathy Mulligan

Scandal
TV · as Susan Sawyer · 3 eps

Modern Family
TV · as Nancy Decker · 1 ep

NCIS: Los Angeles
TV · as Dr. Susan Rathburn · 1 ep

Fringe
TV · as Patricia Van Horn · 1 ep

The Substance of Things Hoped For
Movie · as Dr. Drury

The Unit
TV · as Capt. Lisa Tate · 1 ep

Grey's Anatomy
TV · as Mary Singleton · 1 ep

Numb3rs
TV · as Doctor Iverson · 1 ep

Close to Home
TV · as Meredith · 1 ep

The Office
TV · as Helene Beesly · 1 ep

Desperate Housewives
TV · as Meg Butler · 1 ep

NCIS
TV · as Mallory Linn · 1 ep
Charlie Lawrence
TV · as Newscaster · 1 ep

Star Trek: Nemesis
Movie · as Senator Tal'aura

The Ring
Movie · as Anna Morgan

Without a Trace
TV · as Dr. Witmer · 1 ep

Grosse Pointe
TV · as Julie's Mom · 1 ep

Gilmore Girls
TV · as Meena · 1 ep

Witness Protection
Movie · as Psychologist

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV · as Cindy Cramer / Sarah · 1 ep

Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Movie · as Laura Wallace

The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Movie · as Sheriff Tomizack

Chicago Hope
TV · as Linda Kellerd · 1 ep

ER
TV · as Mrs. Klingman · 1 ep

Touched by an Angel
TV · as Val Osgood · 1 ep

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
TV · as Ms. Richards · 1 ep

Frasier
TV · as Bank Manager · 1 ep

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV · as Kalita, Sirella · 1 ep

The Babe
Movie · as Flapper

Seinfeld
TV · as Sheila · 1 ep

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV · as Kalita · 1 ep

Full House
TV · as Morgan · 1 ep

L.A. Law
TV · as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff · 1 ep