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: 7.24
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.
5.7
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
as Rosanna
2025 Movie
5.8
The Twin
as Shelby
2025 Movie
5.6
Captive State
as Kathy Mulligan
2019 Movie
The Substance of Things Hoped For
as Dr. Drury
2006 Movie
6.3
Star Trek: Nemesis
as Senator Tal'aura
2002 Movie
6.7
The Ring
as Anna Morgan
2002 Movie
6.3
Witness Protection
as Psychologist
1999 Movie
4.8
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
as Sheriff Tomizack
1994 Movie
9.0
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
as Laura Wallace
1994 Movie
5.6
The Babe
as Flapper
1992 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Shannon Cochran.
7.1
Ballard
as Paula Hopkinson • 1 eps
2025 Series
7.2
Scandal
as Susan Sawyer • 3 eps
2012 Series
7.9
Modern Family
as Nancy Decker • 1 eps
2009 Series
7.5
NCIS: Los Angeles
as Dr. Susan Rathburn • 1 eps
2009 Series
8.1
Fringe
as Patricia Van Horn • 1 eps
2008 Series
7.3
The Unit
1 eps
2006 Series
5.9
Close to Home
as Meredith • 1 eps
2005 Series
8.2
Grey's Anatomy
as Mary Singleton • 1 eps
2005 Series
8.6
The Office
as Helene Beesly • 1 eps
2005 Series
7.0
Numb3rs
as Doctor Iverson • 1 eps
2005 Series
7.9
Desperate Housewives
as Meg Butler • 1 eps
2004 Series
7.6
NCIS
as Mallory Linn • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.2
Without a Trace
as Dr. Witmer • 1 eps
2002 Series
7.9
Gilmore Girls
as Meena • 1 eps
2000 Series
7.8
Grosse Pointe
as Julie's Mom • 1 eps
2000 Series
7.9
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Cindy Cramer / Sarah • 1 eps
1999 Series
7.2
Touched by an Angel
as Val Osgood • 1 eps
1994 Series
7.8
ER
as Mrs. Klingman • 1 eps
1994 Series
7.2
Chicago Hope
as Linda Kellerd • 1 eps
1994 Series
7.7
Frasier
as Bank Manager • 1 eps
1993 Series
5.9
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as Ms. Richards • 1 eps
1993 Series
7.9
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Kalita • 1 eps
1993 Series
8.3
Seinfeld
as Sheila • 1 eps
1989 Series
8.4
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Kalita • 1 eps
1987 Series