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