Shannon Cochran
Born
August 7, 1958 (67 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
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
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025
Ballard
Paula Hopkinson · (1 episode)
2025
The Twin
Shelby
2024
Captive State
Kathy Mulligan
2019
Scandal
Susan Sawyer · (3 episodes)
2012
Witness Protection
Psychologist
2011
Modern Family
Nancy Decker · (1 episode)
2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Dr. Susan Rathburn · (1 episode)
2009
Fringe
Patricia Van Horn · (1 episode)
2008
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Dr. Drury
2006
The Unit
(1 episode)
2006
Close to Home
Meredith · (1 episode)
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Mary Singleton · (1 episode)
2005
The Office
Helene Beesly · (1 episode)
2005
Numb3rs
Doctor Iverson · (1 episode)
2005
Desperate Housewives
Meg Butler · (1 episode)
2004
NCIS
Mallory Linn · (1 episode)
2003
Charlie Lawrence
Newscaster · (1 episode)
2003
Samara's Cursed Videotape
Anna Morgan
2003
Star Trek: Nemesis
Senator Tal'aura
2002
The Ring
Anna Morgan
2002
Without a Trace
Dr. Witmer · (1 episode)
2002
Gilmore Girls
Meena · (1 episode)
2000
Grosse Pointe
Julie's Mom · (1 episode)
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cindy Cramer / Sarah · (1 episode)
1999
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Sheriff Tomizack
1994
Touched by an Angel
Val Osgood · (1 episode)
1994
ER
Mrs. Klingman · (1 episode)
1994
Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Laura Wallace
1994
Frasier
Bank Manager · (1 episode)
1993
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Ms. Richards · (1 episode)
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Kalita · (1 episode)
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Sirella · (1 episode)
1993
The Babe
Flapper
1992
Seinfeld
Sheila · (1 episode)
1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Kalita · (1 episode)
1987
Full House
(1 episode)
1987
L.A. Law
D.D.A. Ms. Schiff · (1 episode)
1986