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Known For
Acting
Birthday
August 7, 1958
Place of Birth
Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
Shannon Cochran
0.8 Popularity
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
5.8
Rosanna
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025
7.0
Paula Hopkinson
Ballard
2025
6.7
Shelby
The Twin
2024
5.7
Kathy Mulligan
Captive State
2019
7.2
Susan Sawyer
Scandal
2012
6.2
Psychologist
Witness Protection
2011
7.9
Nancy Decker
Modern Family
2009
7.5
Dr. Susan Rathburn
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
8.1
Patricia Van Horn
Fringe
2008
0.0
Dr. Drury
The Substance of Things Hoped For
2006
Credits
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
as Rosanna
2025
5.8
Ballard
as Paula Hopkinson
2025
7.0
The Twin
as Shelby
2024
6.7
Captive State
as Kathy Mulligan
2019
5.7
Scandal
as Susan Sawyer
2012
7.2
Witness Protection
as Psychologist
2011
6.2
Modern Family
as Nancy Decker
2009
7.9
NCIS: Los Angeles
as Dr. Susan Rathburn
2009
7.5
Fringe
as Patricia Van Horn
2008
8.1
The Substance of Things Hoped For
as Dr. Drury
2006
0.0
The Unit
2006
7.3
Close to Home
as Meredith
2005
5.9
Grey's Anatomy
as Mary Singleton
2005
8.2
The Office
as Helene Beesly
2005
8.6
Numb3rs
as Doctor Iverson
2005
7.0
Desperate Housewives
as Meg Butler
2004
7.9
NCIS
as Mallory Linn
2003
7.6
🎬
Charlie Lawrence
as Newscaster
2003
7.0
Star Trek: Nemesis
as Senator Tal'aura
2002
6.3
The Ring
as Anna Morgan
2002
6.7
Without a Trace
as Dr. Witmer
2002
7.2
Gilmore Girls
as Meena
2000
7.9
Grosse Pointe
as Julie's Mom
2000
7.8
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cindy Cramer / Sarah
1999
7.9
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
as Sheriff Tomizack
1994
4.8
Touched by an Angel
as Val Osgood
1994
7.2
ER
as Mrs. Klingman
1994
7.8
Chicago Hope
as Linda Kellerd
1994
7.2
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
as Laura Wallace
1994
9.0
Frasier
as Bank Manager
1993
7.7
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as Ms. Richards
1993
5.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Kalita
1993
7.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Sirella
1993
7.9
The Babe
as Flapper
1992
5.6
Seinfeld
as Sheila
1989
8.3
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Kalita
1987
8.4
Full House
1987
7.6
L.A. Law
as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff
1986
7.0