
Shannon Cochran
Known for Acting · 37 credits
- Born
- 1958-08-07 (age 67)
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (27)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Cindy Cramer / Sarah

Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Mary Singleton

NCIS
2003
as Mallory Linn

Modern Family
2009
as Nancy Decker

The Office
2005
as Helene Beesly

Desperate Housewives
2004
as Meg Butler

Seinfeld
1989
as Sheila

NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as Dr. Susan Rathburn

Gilmore Girls
2000
as Meena

Frasier
1993
as Bank Manager

ER
1994
as Mrs. Klingman

Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Kalita

Fringe
2008
as Patricia Van Horn

Without a Trace
2002
as Dr. Witmer

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Kalita / Sirella

Scandal
2012
as Susan Sawyer

Chicago Hope
1994
as Linda Kellerd

Full House
1987

Numb3rs
2005
as Doctor Iverson

L.A. Law
1986
as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff

Touched by an Angel
1994
as Val Osgood

The Unit
2006
as Capt. Lisa Tate

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993
as Ms. Richards

Close to Home
2005
as Meredith

Ballard
2025
as Paula Hopkinson

Grosse Pointe
2000
as Julie's Mom
Charlie Lawrence
2003
as Newscaster
Movies (10)

The Ring
2002
as Anna Morgan

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025
as Rosanna

Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
as Senator Tal'aura

Captive State
2019
as Kathy Mulligan

The Twin
2025
as Shelby

Witness Protection
1999
as Psychologist

The Babe
1992
as Flapper

The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
1994
as Sheriff Tomizack

Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
1994
as Laura Wallace

The Substance of Things Hoped For
2006
as Dr. Drury
About 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, Withou… With 37 credits spanning from 1986 to 2025, Shannon Cochran has appeared in 10 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shannon Cochran Movies
- The Ring (2002) — as Anna Morgan
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) — as Rosanna
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) — as Senator Tal'aura
- Captive State (2019) — as Kathy Mulligan
- The Twin (2025) — as Shelby
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