Dot-Marie Jones
Acting • Born 1964-01-04
Biography
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.
Filmography
88 credits
Under Lock and Key
Movie • 1995
Dot
Prison Break: The Final Break
Movie • 2009
Skittlez
Columbus Day
Movie • 2008
Cop #1
Tripping
Movie • 2024
Lisa
Bros
Movie • 2022
Cherry
Don't Tell Larry
Movie • 2025
Carol
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Movie • 2022
Mama Bear
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Movie • 2025
Sharon Weymouth
Bar Fight
Movie • 2022
Elena
Rattled!
Movie • 2022
Tennessee
Patch Adams
Movie • 1998
Miss Meat
Quarter
Movie
Annie
The Crossing Over Express
Movie • 2024
Dr. Gale Gustberg
The Boondock Saints
Movie • 1999
Rozengurtle
The Collected
Movie
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Movie • 2018
Svetlana Zlopasnost
Dead Women Walking
Movie • 2018
Dorothy
3 from Hell
Movie • 2019
Slackjaw
Greener Grass
Movie • 2019
Little Helen
Rag Doll
Movie • 2020
Rosheen
The Courtyard
Movie • 1995
Lady Mover
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Movie • 2019
Self
Golden Arm
Movie • 2021
Big Sexy
The Swing of Things
Movie • 2020
Finley
Do Not Be Deceived
Movie • 2019
Louise
Stray Dogs
Movie • 2002
Jolene Carter
Pucked
Movie • 2006
Wendy Delvecchio
Maybe Someday
Movie • 2017
Principal Ricki
After the End
Movie • 2017
Mom
Love Her Madly
Movie • 2000
Handywoman
White T
Movie • 2013
Thelma
Manic
Movie • 2017
Janice
Material Girls
Movie • 2006
Butch Brenda
The Little Pageant That Could
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
Breeder
Movie
Patti
And They're Off
Movie • 2011
Prom Date
Final Approach
Movie • 2005
Amazon Lady
Eat
Movie
Boston Common
TV • 1996
Jocelyn
Reba
TV • 2001
Dot
Desperate Housewives
TV • 2004
Female Guard
Men in Trees
TV • 2006
Sapphire
George Lopez
TV • 2002
The Inmate
Dharma & Greg
TV • 1997
Hey-19
Full House
TV • 1987
Muscular Woman
The Mentalist
TV • 2008
Airport Manager
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Death Angel
Lizzie McGuire
TV • 2001
Kelly
Pretty/Handsome
TV
Mario Wallace
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
TV • 2007
9-1-1: Lone Star
TV • 2020
Patty
Birds of Prey
TV • 2002
Guard
Baby Daddy
TV • 2012
Masha
Playing House
TV • 2014
Biker chick
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Trooper Jan Remy
The Rookie
TV • 2018
Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
iCarly
TV • 2007
Corrections Officer
Married... with Children
TV • 1987
Dot
Married... with Children
TV • 1987
Lola
2 Broke Girls
TV • 2011
Big Reba
Modern Family
TV • 2009
Louise
The Penguins of Madagascar
TV • 2008
Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
Jane the Virgin
TV • 2014
Magda's Friend
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
May
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
TV • 2005
Gretel
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TV • 2009
Self
The Naked Truth
TV • 1995
Sheila
The Naked Truth
TV • 1995
Officer Debbie Tadzekian
This Close
TV • 2018
Judy
Glee
TV • 2009
Sheldon Beiste
My Name Is Earl
TV • 2005
Letter Writer
The Resident
TV • 2018
Meg Mullins
The Goldbergs
TV • 2013
Sister Mary Theresa
Cougar Town
TV • 2009
Woman
California Dreams
TV • 1992
Heidi
The Glee Project
TV • 2011
Self
She Spies
TV • 2002
Leon
The Exes
TV • 2011
Woman #3
Pepper Dennis
TV • 2006
McGee
Can't Hurry Love
TV • 1995
Cleo
Nip/Tuck
TV • 2003
Tess
Teachers
TV • 2016
Marta
Celebrity Weakest Link
TV • 2025
Self - Contestant
On Our Own
TV • 1994
Big Lucy
Cybill
TV • 1995
Suspect #5
10 Things I Hate About You
TV • 2009
Cashier
10 Things I Hate About You
TV • 2009
Lunch Lady
Arli$$
TV • 1996
Steroids Addict