Shannon Cochran
Acting • Born 1958-08-07
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.
Filmography
38 credits
Star Trek: Nemesis
Movie • 2002
Senator Tal'aura
The Ring
Movie • 2002
Anna Morgan
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Movie • 1994
Laura Wallace
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Movie • 1994
Sheriff Tomizack
The Twin
Movie • 2025
Shelby
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Movie • 2006
Dr. Drury
The Babe
Movie • 1992
Flapper
Witness Protection
Movie • 1999
Psychologist
Captive State
Movie • 2019
Kathy Mulligan
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Movie • 2025
Rosanna
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
TV • 1993
Ms. Richards
Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Mary Singleton
Numb3rs
TV • 2005
Doctor Iverson
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Kalita
L.A. Law
TV • 1986
D.D.A. Ms. Schiff
The Unit
TV • 2006
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
Cindy Cramer / Sarah
Without a Trace
TV • 2002
Dr. Witmer
Frasier
TV • 1993
Bank Manager
Full House
TV • 1987
Close to Home
TV • 2005
Meredith
Modern Family
TV • 2009
Nancy Decker
Grosse Pointe
TV • 2000
Julie's Mom
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Linda Kellerd
Gilmore Girls
TV • 2000
Meena
ER
TV • 1994
Mrs. Klingman
NCIS
TV • 2003
Mallory Linn
Seinfeld
TV • 1989
Sheila
Scandal
TV • 2012
Susan Sawyer
Charlie Lawrence
TV • 2003
Newscaster
The Office
TV • 2005
Helene Beesly
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Kalita
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV • 1993
Sirella
Desperate Housewives
TV • 2004
Meg Butler
Fringe
TV • 2008
Patricia Van Horn
Touched by an Angel
TV • 1994
Val Osgood
NCIS: Los Angeles
TV • 2009
Dr. Susan Rathburn
Ballard
TV • 2025
Paula Hopkinson