Acting

Dot-Marie Jones

Born 1964-01-04 · Turlock, California, USA

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.

Credits

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Breeder
as Patti
2026
Breeder
Co-Executive Producer
2026
The Shards
as Jan 'Butch' Banxxx
2026
Lost & Found in Cleveland
as Sharon Weymouth
2025
Celebrity Weakest Link
as Self - Contestant
2025
Don't Tell Larry
as Detective Kim Hammer
2025
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Tripping
as Lisa
2024
The Crossing Over Express
as Dr. Gale Gustberg
2024
Rattled!
as Tennessee
2022
Bar Fight
as Elena
2022
Bros
as Cherry
2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
as Mama Bear
2022
Golden Arm
as Big Sexy
2021
The Swing of Things
as Finley
2020
Rag Doll
as Rosheen
2020
Rag Doll
Producer
2020
9-1-1: Lone Star
as Patty
2020
Greener Grass
as Little Helen
2019
3 from Hell
as Slackjaw
2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
as Self
2019
Do Not Be Deceived
as Louise
2019
The Rookie
as Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
2018
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
as Svetlana Zlopasnost
2018
Dead Women Walking
as Dorothy
2018
This Close
as Judy
2018
The Resident
as Meg Mullins
2018
Manic
as Janice
2017
After the End
as Mom
2017
Maybe Someday
as Principal Ricki
2017
Teachers
as Marta
2016
Chicago Med
as Gail Gehrig
2015
Jane the Virgin
as Magda's Friend
2014
Playing House
as Biker chick
2014
The Goldbergs
as Sister Mary Theresa
2013
White T
as Thelma
2013
Baby Daddy
as Masha
2012
Are You There, Chelsea?
as Patty
2012
The Exes
as Woman #3
2011
And They're Off
as Prom Date
2011
American Horror Story
as Trooper Jan Remy
2011
American Horror Story
as May
2011
2 Broke Girls
as Big Reba
2011
The Glee Project
as Self
2011
The Talk
as Self
2010
Celebrity Ghost Stories
as Self
2009
Modern Family
as Louise
2009
Cougar Town
as Woman
2009
Prison Break: The Final Break
as Skittlez
2009
10 Things I Hate About You
as Cashier
2009
10 Things I Hate About You
as Lunch Lady
2009
Glee
as Sheldon Beiste
2009
The Penguins of Madagascar
as Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
2008
The Mentalist
as Airport Manager
2008
Columbus Day
as Cop #1
2008
Pretty/Handsome
as Mario Wallace
2008
iCarly
as Corrections Officer
2007
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
2007
Men in Trees
as Sapphire
2006
Material Girls
as Butch Brenda
2006
Pepper Dennis
as McGee
2006
Pucked
as Wendy Delvecchio
2006
My Name Is Earl
as Letter Writer
2005
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
as Gretel
2005
Final Approach
as Amazon Lady
2005
Desperate Housewives
as Female Guard
2004
Nip/Tuck
as Tess
2003
Birds of Prey
as Guard
2002
She Spies
as Leon
2002
Stray Dogs
as Jolene Carter
2002
George Lopez
as The Inmate
2002
Reba
as Dot
2001
Lizzie McGuire
as Kelly
2001
Love Her Madly
as Handywoman
2000
The Boondock Saints
as Rozengurtle
1999
Patch Adams
as Miss Meat
1998
Dharma & Greg
as Hey-19
1997
Arli$$
as Steroids Addict
1996
Boston Common
as Jocelyn
1996
The Courtyard
as Lady Mover
1995