Shannon Cochran

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

2025
The Twin poster

The Twin

Movie · as Shelby

2025
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle poster

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Movie · as Rosanna

2025
Ballard poster

Ballard

TV · as Paula Hopkinson · 1 ep

2019
Captive State poster

Captive State

Movie · as Kathy Mulligan

2012
Scandal poster

Scandal

TV · as Susan Sawyer · 3 eps

2009
Modern Family poster

Modern Family

TV · as Nancy Decker · 1 ep

2009
NCIS: Los Angeles poster

NCIS: Los Angeles

TV · as Dr. Susan Rathburn · 1 ep

2008
Fringe poster

Fringe

TV · as Patricia Van Horn · 1 ep

2006
The Substance of Things Hoped For poster

The Substance of Things Hoped For

Movie · as Dr. Drury

2006
The Unit poster

The Unit

TV · as Capt. Lisa Tate · 1 ep

2005
Grey's Anatomy poster

Grey's Anatomy

TV · as Mary Singleton · 1 ep

2005
Numb3rs poster

Numb3rs

TV · as Doctor Iverson · 1 ep

2005
Close to Home poster

Close to Home

TV · as Meredith · 1 ep

2005
The Office poster

The Office

TV · as Helene Beesly · 1 ep

2004
Desperate Housewives poster

Desperate Housewives

TV · as Meg Butler · 1 ep

2003
NCIS poster

NCIS

TV · as Mallory Linn · 1 ep

2003
Charlie Lawrence

Charlie Lawrence

TV · as Newscaster · 1 ep

2002
Star Trek: Nemesis poster

Star Trek: Nemesis

Movie · as Senator Tal'aura

2002
The Ring poster

The Ring

Movie · as Anna Morgan

2002
Without a Trace poster

Without a Trace

TV · as Dr. Witmer · 1 ep

2000
Grosse Pointe poster

Grosse Pointe

TV · as Julie's Mom · 1 ep

2000
Gilmore Girls poster

Gilmore Girls

TV · as Meena · 1 ep

1999
Witness Protection poster

Witness Protection

Movie · as Psychologist

1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit poster

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV · as Cindy Cramer / Sarah · 1 ep

1994
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins poster

Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins

Movie · as Laura Wallace

1994
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn poster

The Haunting of Seacliff Inn

Movie · as Sheriff Tomizack

1994
Chicago Hope poster

Chicago Hope

TV · as Linda Kellerd · 1 ep

1994
ER poster

ER

TV · as Mrs. Klingman · 1 ep

1994
Touched by an Angel poster

Touched by an Angel

TV · as Val Osgood · 1 ep

1993
Saved by the Bell: The New Class poster

Saved by the Bell: The New Class

TV · as Ms. Richards · 1 ep

1993
Frasier poster

Frasier

TV · as Bank Manager · 1 ep

1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine poster

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

TV · as Kalita, Sirella · 1 ep

1992
The Babe poster

The Babe

Movie · as Flapper

1989
Seinfeld poster

Seinfeld

TV · as Sheila · 1 ep

1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation poster

Star Trek: The Next Generation

TV · as Kalita · 1 ep

1987
Full House poster

Full House

TV · as Morgan · 1 ep

1986
L.A. Law poster

L.A. Law

TV · as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff · 1 ep