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.
Known For
Don't Tell Larry
Carol
2025
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Sharon Weymouth
2024
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Tripping
Lisa
2024
The Crossing Over Express
Dr. Gale Gustberg
2024
Rattled!
Tennessee
2022
Bar Fight
Elena
2022
Bros
Cherry
2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Mama Bear
2022
Golden Arm
Big Sexy
2021
The Swing of Things
Finley
2020
Rag Doll
Rosheen
2020
Greener Grass
Little Helen
2019
3 from Hell
Slackjaw
2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
2019
Do Not Be Deceived
Louise
2019
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Svetlana Zlopasnost
2018
Dead Women Walking
Dorothy
2018
Manic
Janice
2017
After the End
Mom
2017
Maybe Someday
Principal Ricki
2017
White T
Thelma
2013
Prison Break: The Final Break
Skittlez
2009
Columbus Day
Cop #1
2008
Men in Trees
(1 episode)
2006
Material Girls
Butch Brenda
2006
Pucked
Wendy Delvecchio
2006
Desperate Housewives
Female Guard · (1 episode)
2004
Stray Dogs
Jolene Carter
2002
Reba
(1 episode)
2001
The Boondock Saints
Rozengurtle Baumgartener
1999
Patch Adams
Miss Meat
1998
Under Lock and Key
Dot
1995
Quarter
Annie
The Collected
Love Her Madly
Handywoman
2000
Boston Common
Jocelyn · (1 episode)
1996
The Courtyard
Lady Mover
1995
Breeder
Patti
9-1-1: Lone Star
Patty · (1 episode)
2020
The Rookie
Opal - Pawn Shop Owner · (1 episode)
2018
This Close
Judy · (1 episode)
2018
The Resident
Meg Mullins · (2 episodes)
2018
Jane the Virgin
Magda's Friend · (1 episode)
2014
Playing House
Biker chick · (1 episode)
2014
The Goldbergs
Sister Mary Theresa · (1 episode)
2013
Baby Daddy
Masha · (1 episode)
2012
The Exes
Woman #3 · (1 episode)
2011
American Horror Story
Trooper Jan Remy · (1 episode)
2011
American Horror Story
May · (1 episode)
2011
2 Broke Girls
Big Reba · (1 episode)
2011
The Glee Project
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Modern Family
Louise · (1 episode)
2009
Cougar Town
Woman · (1 episode)
2009
Glee
Sheldon Beiste · (47 episodes)
2009
The Penguins of Madagascar
Supervisor Eubanks (voice) · (1 episode)
2008
The Mentalist
Airport Manager · (1 episode)
2008
iCarly
Corrections Officer · (1 episode)
2007
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
(1 episode)
2007
Pepper Dennis
McGee · (1 episode)
2006
My Name Is Earl
Letter Writer · (1 episode)
2005
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Gretel · (1 episode)
2005
Nip/Tuck
Tess · (3 episodes)
2003
Birds of Prey
Guard · (1 episode)
2002
She Spies
Leon · (1 episode)
2002
George Lopez
The Inmate · (2 episodes)
2002
Lizzie McGuire
Kelly · (5 episodes)
2001
Dharma & Greg
Hey-19 · (1 episode)
1997
Can't Hurry Love
Cleo · (1 episode)
1995
The Naked Truth
Officer Debbie Tadzekian · (1 episode)
1995
Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994
Full House
Muscular Woman · (1 episode)
1987
Pretty/Handsome
Mario Wallace · (1 episode)
The Naked Truth
Sheila · (1 episode)
1995
California Dreams
Heidi · (1 episode)
1992
Married... with Children
Dot · (4 episodes)
1987
Married... with Children
Lola · (1 episode)
1987