Shannon Cochran
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.
Known For

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Grey's Anatomy

NCIS

Modern Family

Desperate Housewives

The Office

Seinfeld

NCIS: Los Angeles
All Movies (10)
- The Hand That Rocks the Cradle2025 · as Rosanna
- The Twin2025 · as Shelby
- Captive State2019 · as Kathy Mulligan
- The Substance of Things Hoped For2006 · as Dr. Drury
- Star Trek: Nemesis2002 · as Senator Tal'aura
- The Ring2002 · as Anna Morgan
- Witness Protection1999 · as Psychologist
- The Haunting of Seacliff Inn1994 · as Sheriff Tomizack
- Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins1994 · as Laura Wallace
- The Babe1992 · as Flapper
All TV Shows (28)
- Ballard2025 · as Paula Hopkinson
- Scandal2012 · as Susan Sawyer
- Modern Family2009 · as Nancy Decker
- NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · as Dr. Susan Rathburn
- Fringe2008 · as Patricia Van Horn
- The Unit2006 · as Capt. Lisa Tate
- Close to Home2005 · as Meredith
- Grey's Anatomy2005 · as Mary Singleton
- The Office2005 · as Helene Beesly
- Numb3rs2005 · as Doctor Iverson
- Desperate Housewives2004 · as Meg Butler
- NCIS2003 · as Mallory Linn
- Charlie Lawrence2003 · as Newscaster
- Without a Trace2002 · as Dr. Witmer
- Gilmore Girls2000 · as Meena
- Grosse Pointe2000 · as Julie's Mom
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Cindy Cramer / Sarah
- Touched by an Angel1994 · as Val Osgood
- ER1994 · as Mrs. Klingman
- Chicago Hope1994 · as Linda Kellerd
- Frasier1993 · as Bank Manager
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class1993 · as Ms. Richards
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Kalita
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine1993 · as Sirella
- Seinfeld1989 · as Sheila
- Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · as Kalita
- Full House1987
- L.A. Law1986 · as D.D.A. Ms. Schiff