Dot-Marie Jones

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.

Known For

The Rookie

The Mentalist

Modern Family

Desperate Housewives

American Horror Story

Married... with Children

All Movies (38)

Breeder2026 · as Patti
Lost & Found in Cleveland2025 · as Sharon Weymouth
Don't Tell Larry2025 · as Detective Kim Hammer
The Little Pageant That Could2024 · as Self (archive footage)
Tripping2024 · as Lisa
The Crossing Over Express2024 · as Dr. Gale Gustberg
Rattled!2022 · as Tennessee
Bar Fight2022 · as Elena
Bros2022 · as Cherry
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story2022 · as Mama Bear
Golden Arm2021 · as Big Sexy
The Swing of Things2020 · as Finley
Rag Doll2020 · as Rosheen
Greener Grass2019 · as Little Helen
3 from Hell2019 · as Slackjaw
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell2019 · as Self
Do Not Be Deceived2019 · as Louise
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate2018 · as Svetlana Zlopasnost
Dead Women Walking2018 · as Dorothy
Manic2017 · as Janice
After the End2017 · as Mom
Maybe Someday2017 · as Principal Ricki
White T2013 · as Thelma
And They're Off2011 · as Prom Date
Prison Break: The Final Break2009 · as Skittlez
Columbus Day2008 · as Cop #1
Material Girls2006 · as Butch Brenda
Pucked2006 · as Wendy Delvecchio
Final Approach2005 · as Amazon Lady
Stray Dogs2002 · as Jolene Carter
Love Her Madly2000 · as Handywoman
The Boondock Saints1999 · as Rozengurtle
Patch Adams1998 · as Miss Meat
The Courtyard1995 · as Lady Mover
Under Lock and Key1995 · as Dot
Quarter— · as Annie
The Collected—
Eat—

All TV Shows (51)

Celebrity Weakest Link2025 · as Self - Contestant
9-1-1: Lone Star2020 · as Patty
The Rookie2018 · as Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
This Close2018 · as Judy
The Resident2018 · as Meg Mullins
Teachers2016 · as Marta
Jane the Virgin2014 · as Magda's Friend
Playing House2014 · as Biker chick
The Goldbergs2013 · as Sister Mary Theresa
Baby Daddy2012 · as Masha
The Exes2011 · as Woman #3
American Horror Story2011 · as Trooper Jan Remy
American Horror Story2011 · as May
2 Broke Girls2011 · as Big Reba
The Glee Project2011 · as Self
The Talk2010 · as Self
Celebrity Ghost Stories2009 · as Self
Modern Family2009 · as Louise
Cougar Town2009 · as Woman
10 Things I Hate About You2009 · as Cashier
10 Things I Hate About You2009 · as Lunch Lady
Glee2009 · as Sheldon Beiste
The Penguins of Madagascar2008 · as Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
The Mentalist2008 · as Airport Manager
iCarly2007 · as Corrections Officer
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show2007
Men in Trees2006 · as Sapphire
Pepper Dennis2006 · as McGee
My Name Is Earl2005 · as Letter Writer
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody2005 · as Gretel
Desperate Housewives2004 · as Female Guard
Nip/Tuck2003 · as Tess
Birds of Prey2002 · as Guard
She Spies2002 · as Leon
George Lopez2002 · as The Inmate
Reba2001 · as Dot
Lizzie McGuire2001 · as Kelly
Dharma & Greg1997 · as Hey-19
Arli$$1996 · as Steroids Addict
Boston Common1996 · as Jocelyn
Can't Hurry Love1995 · as Cleo
The Naked Truth1995 · as Sheila
The Naked Truth1995 · as Officer Debbie Tadzekian
Cybill1995 · as Suspect #5
Chicago Hope1994 · as Death Angel
On Our Own1994 · as Big Lucy
California Dreams1992 · as Heidi
Full House1987 · as Muscular Woman
Married... with Children1987 · as Dot
Married... with Children1987 · as Lola
Pretty/Handsome— · as Mario Wallace