
Shannon Cochran
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · The Hand That Rocks the Cradle as
- 2025 · Ballard as Paula Hopkinson
- 2024 · The Twin as Shelby
- 2019 · Captive State as Kathy Mulligan
- 2012 · Scandal as Susan Sawyer
- 2011 · Witness Protection as Psychologist
- 2009 · Modern Family as Nancy Decker
- 2009 · NCIS: Los Angeles as Dr. Susan Rathburn
- 2008 · Fringe as Patricia Van Horn
- 2006 · The Substance of Things Hoped For as Dr. Drury
- 2006 · The Unit as
- 2005 · Close to Home as Meredith
- 2005 · Grey's Anatomy as Mary Singleton
- 2005 · The Office as Helene Beesly
- 2005 · Numb3rs as Doctor Iverson
- 2004 · Desperate Housewives as Meg Butler
- 2003 · NCIS as Mallory Linn
- 2003 · Charlie Lawrence as Newscaster
- 2003 · Samara's Cursed Videotape as Anna Morgan
- 2002 · Star Trek: Nemesis as Senator Tal'aura
- 2002 · The Ring as Anna Morgan
- 2002 · Without a Trace as Dr. Witmer
- 2000 · Gilmore Girls as Meena
- 2000 · Grosse Pointe as Julie's Mom
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Cindy Cramer / Sarah
- 1994 · The Haunting of Seacliff Inn as Sheriff Tomizack
- 1994 · Touched by an Angel as Val Osgood
- 1994 · ER as Mrs. Klingman
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as
- 1994 · Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins as Laura Wallace
- 1993 · Frasier as Bank Manager
- 1993 · Saved by the Bell: The New Class as Ms. Richards
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Kalita
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Sirella
- 1992 · The Babe as Flapper
- 1989 · Seinfeld as Sheila
- 1987 · Star Trek: The Next Generation as Kalita
- 1987 · Full House as
- 1986 · L.A. Law as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff