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
| Birth Location | Turlock, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964-01-04 |
Movies
The Crossing Over Express
as Dr. Gale Gustberg
2024
Rattled!
as Tennessee
2022
Bar Fight
as Elena
2022
Bros
as Cherry
2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
as Mama Bear
2022
Golden Arm
as Big Sexy
2021
The Swing of Things
as Finley
2020
Rag Doll
as Rosheen
2020
Greener Grass
as Little Helen
2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
as Herself
2019
3 from Hell
as Slackjaw
2019
Do Not Be Deceived
as Louise
2019
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
as Svetlana Zlopasnost
2018
Dead Women Walking
as Dorothy
2018
I'm OK
as Mom
2017
Maybe Someday
as Ricki Ann
2017
Prison Break: The Final Break
as Skittlez
2009
Columbus Day
as Cop #1
2008
Pucked
as Wendy Delvecchio
2006
Stray Dogs
as Jolene Carter
2002
Love Her Madly
as Handywoman
2000
The Boondock Saints
as Rozengurtle Baumgartener
1999
Patch Adams
as Miss Meat
1998
The Courtyard
as Lady Mover
1995
Under Lock and Key
as Dot
1995
Quarter
as Annie
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Lost & Found in Cleveland
as Sharon Weymouth
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Tripping
as Lisa
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Movies
Rag Doll
Producer
2020
