Shannon Cochran
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.
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Movies (10)

La mano que mece la cuna
2025 · Rosanna

The Twin
2025 · Shelby

La Rebelión
2019 · Kathy Mulligan

The Substance of Things Hoped For
2006 · Dr. Drury

Viaje a las estrellas: Némesis
2002 · Senator Tal'aura

El aro
2002 · Anna Morgan

Witness Protection
1999 · Psychologist

The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
1994 · Sheriff Tomizack

Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
1994 · Laura Wallace

The Babe
1992 · Flapper
TV shows (27)

Ballard
2025 · Paula Hopkinson

Escándalo
2012 · Susan Sawyer

Una Familia Moderna
2009 · Nancy Decker

NCIS: Los Ángeles
2009 · Dr. Susan Rathburn

Fringe
2008 · Patricia Van Horn

The Unit
2006 · Capt. Lisa Tate

Close to Home
2005 · Meredith

Grey's Anatomy
2005 · Mary Singleton

La Oficina
2005 · Helene Beesly

Numb3rs
2005 · Doctor Iverson

Esposas Desesperadas
2004 · Meg Butler

NCIS
2003 · Mallory Linn
Charlie Lawrence
2003 · Newscaster

Sin rastro
2002 · Dr. Witmer

Gilmore Girls
2000 · Meena

Grosse Pointe
2000 · Julie's Mom

La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales
1999 · Cindy Cramer / Sarah

Touched by an Angel
1994 · Val Osgood

ER
1994 · Mrs. Klingman

Chicago Hope
1994 · Linda Kellerd

Frasier
1993 · Bank Manager

Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993 · Ms. Richards

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Kalita, Sirella

Seinfeld
1989 · Sheila

Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · Kalita

Full House
1987 · Morgan

L.A. Law
1986 · D.D.A. Ms. Schiff
