Shannon Cochran
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
Grey's Anatomy
Mary Singleton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cindy Cramer / Sarah
NCIS
Mallory Linn
Frasier
Bank Manager
Desperate Housewives
Meg Butler
Modern Family
Nancy Decker
The Office
Helene Beesly
Seinfeld
Sheila
NCIS: Los Angeles
Dr. Susan Rathburn
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Kalita
ER
Mrs. Klingman
Fringe
Patricia Van Horn
Gilmore Girls
Meena
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kalita
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Sirella
Scandal
Susan Sawyer
Without a Trace
Dr. Witmer
Full House
Numb3rs
Doctor Iverson
Chicago Hope
Linda Kellerd
L.A. Law
D.D.A. Ms. Schiff
The Unit
Touched by an Angel
Val Osgood
Close to Home
Meredith
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Ms. Richards
Ballard
Paula Hopkinson
The Ring
Anna Morgan
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Rosanna
Grosse Pointe
Julie's Mom
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Laura Wallace
The Twin
Shelby
The Babe
Flapper
Star Trek: Nemesis
Senator Tal'aura
Captive State
Kathy Mulligan
Witness Protection
Psychologist
Charlie Lawrence
Newscaster
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Sheriff Tomizack
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Dr. Drury