Dot-Marie Jones
Acting
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.
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2026Breeder
Patti
2025Don't Tell Larry
Detective Kim Hammer
2025Lost & Found in Cleveland
Sharon Weymouth
2024Tripping
Lisa
2024The Crossing Over Express
Dr. Gale Gustberg
2024The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2022Bros
Cherry
2022Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Mama Bear
2022Bar Fight
Elena
2022Rattled!
Tennessee
2021Golden Arm
Big Sexy
2020Rag Doll
Rosheen
2020The Swing of Things
Finley
20193 from Hell
Slackjaw
2019Greener Grass
Little Helen
2019To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
2019Do Not Be Deceived
Louise
2018Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Svetlana Zlopasnost
2018Dead Women Walking
Dorothy
2017Maybe Someday
Principal Ricki
2017After the End
Mom
2017Manic
Janice
2013White T
Thelma
2011And They're Off
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