Acting credits
36
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Shannon Cochran
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 10Series: 26
TMDB ID: 2525
IMDb ID: nm0168213
Known for: Acting
Born: August 7, 1958
Age: 67
Place of birth: Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
Gender: Female
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1986 - 2025
Years active: 40
Average TMDB rating: 7.26
Wikidata: Q542979
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Shannon Cochran.
as Rosanna
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
2025 • Movie
as Shelby
The Twin
2025 • Movie
as Kathy Mulligan
Captive State
2019 • Movie
as Dr. Drury
The Substance of Things Hoped For
2006 • Movie
as Senator Tal'aura
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002 • Movie
as Anna Morgan
The Ring
2002 • Movie
as Psychologist
Witness Protection
1999 • Movie
as Sheriff Tomizack
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
1994 • Movie
as Laura Wallace
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
1994 • Movie
as Flapper
The Babe
1992 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Shannon Cochran.
as Paula Hopkinson • 1 eps
Ballard
2025 • Series
as Susan Sawyer • 3 eps
Scandal
2012 • Series
as Nancy Decker • 1 eps
Modern Family
2009 • Series
as Dr. Susan Rathburn • 1 eps
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009 • Series
as Patricia Van Horn • 1 eps
Fringe
2008 • Series
as Capt. Lisa Tate • 1 eps
The Unit
2006 • Series
as Meredith • 1 eps
Close to Home
2005 • Series
as Mary Singleton • 1 eps
Grey's Anatomy
2005 • Series
as Helene Beesly • 1 eps
The Office
2005 • Series
as Doctor Iverson • 1 eps
Numb3rs
2005 • Series
as Meg Butler • 1 eps
Desperate Housewives
2004 • Series
as Mallory Linn • 1 eps
NCIS
2003 • Series
as Dr. Witmer • 1 eps
Without a Trace
2002 • Series
as Meena • 1 eps
Gilmore Girls
2000 • Series
as Julie's Mom • 1 eps
Grosse Pointe
2000 • Series
as Cindy Cramer / Sarah • 1 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 • Series
as Val Osgood • 1 eps
Touched by an Angel
1994 • Series
as Mrs. Klingman • 1 eps
ER
1994 • Series
as Linda Kellerd • 1 eps
Chicago Hope
1994 • Series
as Bank Manager • 1 eps
Frasier
1993 • Series
as Ms. Richards • 1 eps
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
1993 • Series
as Kalita • 1 eps
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 • Series
as Sheila • 1 eps
Seinfeld
1989 • Series
as Kalita • 1 eps
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 • Series