Dot-Marie Jones

About

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

The MentalistSeries • 2008The RookieSeries • 2018American Horror StorySeries • 2011Modern FamilySeries • 2009Desperate HousewivesSeries • 2004Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987GleeSeries • 2009The GoldbergsSeries • 2013Chicago HopeSeries • 1994The ResidentSeries • 20182 Broke GirlsSeries • 2011iCarlySeries • 2007Nip/TuckSeries • 2003Full HouseSeries • 1987Jane the VirginSeries • 2014My Name Is EarlSeries • 2005The Penguins of MadagascarSeries • 20089-1-1: Lone StarSeries • 2020Arli$$Series • 1996Baby DaddySeries • 2012Cougar TownSeries • 2009The Suite Life of Zack & CodySeries • 2005RebaSeries • 2001CybillSeries • 1995