Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Character: Sharon Weymouth
MOVIE • 2025
Celebrity Weakest Link
Character: Self - Contestant
TV • 2025
Don't Tell Larry
Character: Carol
MOVIE • 2025
The Little Pageant That Could
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2024
Tripping
Character: Lisa
MOVIE • 2024
The Crossing Over Express
Character: Dr. Gale Gustberg
MOVIE • 2024
Rattled!
Character: Tennessee
MOVIE • 2022
Bar Fight
Character: Elena
MOVIE • 2022
Bros
Character: Cherry
MOVIE • 2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Character: Mama Bear
MOVIE • 2022
Golden Arm
Character: Big Sexy
MOVIE • 2021
The Swing of Things
Character: Finley
MOVIE • 2020
Rag Doll
Character: Rosheen
MOVIE • 2020
9-1-1: Lone Star
Character: Patty
TV • 2020
Greener Grass
Character: Little Helen
MOVIE • 2019
3 from Hell
Character: Slackjaw
MOVIE • 2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2019
Do Not Be Deceived
Character: Louise
MOVIE • 2019
The Rookie
Character: Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
TV • 2018
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Character: Svetlana Zlopasnost
MOVIE • 2018
Crew