Dot-Marie Jones
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieBreeder
2026
Patti
movieLost & Found in Cleveland
2025
Sharon Weymouth
tvCelebrity Weakest Link
2025
Self - Contestant
movieDon't Tell Larry
2025
Detective Kim Hammer
movieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Crossing Over Express
2024
Dr. Gale Gustberg
movieRattled!
2022
Tennessee
movieBar Fight
2022
Elena
movieBros
2022
Cherry
movieGolden Arm
2021
Big Sexy
movieRag Doll
2020
Rosheen
movieGreener Grass
2019
Little Helen
movie3 from Hell
2019
Slackjaw
tvThe Rookie
2018
Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
movieHurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
Svetlana Zlopasnost
movieDead Women Walking
2018
Dorothy
tvThis Close
2018
Judy
tvThe Resident
2018
Meg Mullins
movieManic
2017
Janice
movieMaybe Someday
2017
Principal Ricki
tvTeachers
2016
Marta
tvJane the Virgin
2014
Magda's Friend
tvPlaying House
2014
Biker chick
tvThe Goldbergs
2013
Sister Mary Theresa
movieWhite T
2013
Thelma
tvBaby Daddy
2012
Masha
tvThe Exes
2011
Woman #3
movieAnd They're Off
2011
Prom Date
tvAmerican Horror Story
2011
Trooper Jan Remy / May
tv2 Broke Girls
2011
Big Reba
tvThe Talk
2010
Self
tvModern Family
2009
Louise
tvCougar Town
2009
Woman
tv10 Things I Hate About You
2009
Cashier / Lunch Lady
tvGlee
2009
Sheldon Beiste
tvThe Penguins of Madagascar
2008
Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
tvThe Mentalist
2008
Airport Manager
movieColumbus Day
2008
Cop #1
tviCarly
2007
Corrections Officer
tvMen in Trees
2006
Sapphire
movieMaterial Girls
2006
Butch Brenda
tvPepper Dennis
2006
McGee
moviePucked
2006
Wendy Delvecchio
tvMy Name Is Earl
2005
Letter Writer
movieFinal Approach
2005
Amazon Lady
tvDesperate Housewives
2004
Female Guard
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Tess
tvBirds of Prey
2002
Guard
tvShe Spies
2002
Leon
movieStray Dogs
2002
Jolene Carter
tvGeorge Lopez
2002
The Inmate
tvReba
2001
Dot
tvLizzie McGuire
2001
Kelly
movieLove Her Madly
2000
Handywoman
movieThe Boondock Saints
1999
Rozengurtle
moviePatch Adams
1998
Miss Meat
tvDharma & Greg
1997
Hey-19
tvArli$$
1996
Steroids Addict
tvBoston Common
1996
Jocelyn
movieThe Courtyard
1995
Lady Mover
tvThe Naked Truth
1995
Officer Debbie Tadzekian / Sheila
tvCybill
1995
Suspect #5
tvChicago Hope
1994
Death Angel
tvOn Our Own
1994
Big Lucy
tvFull House
1987
Muscular Woman
tvMarried... with Children
1987
Lola / Dot
movieQuarter
Annie
tvPretty/Handsome
Mario Wallace
Production2
movieBreeder
2026
Co-Executive Producer
movieRag Doll
2020
Producer