Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Ballard
Character: Paula Hopkinson
TV • 2025
The Twin
Character: Shelby
MOVIE • 2024
Captive State
Character: Kathy Mulligan
MOVIE • 2019
Scandal
Character: Susan Sawyer
TV • 2012
Witness Protection
Character: Psychologist
MOVIE • 2011
Modern Family
Character: Nancy Decker
TV • 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Character: Dr. Susan Rathburn
TV • 2009
Fringe
Character: Patricia Van Horn
TV • 2008
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Character: Dr. Drury
MOVIE • 2006
The Unit
Character:
TV • 2006
Close to Home
Character: Meredith
TV • 2005
Grey's Anatomy
Character: Mary Singleton
TV • 2005
The Office
Character: Helene Beesly
TV • 2005
Numb3rs
Character: Doctor Iverson
TV • 2005
Desperate Housewives
Character: Meg Butler
TV • 2004
NCIS
Character: Mallory Linn
TV • 2003
Charlie Lawrence
Character: Newscaster
TV • 2003
Star Trek: Nemesis
Character: Senator Tal'aura
MOVIE • 2002
The Ring
Character: Anna Morgan
MOVIE • 2002