
Shannon Cochran
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.
Acting
- 2025BallardPaula Hopkinson1 ep.
- 2012ScandalSusan Sawyer3 ep.
- 2006The UnitCapt. Lisa Tate1 ep.
- 2005Close to HomeMeredith1 ep.
- 2005The OfficeHelene Beesly1 ep.
- 2005Numb3rsDoctor Iverson1 ep.
- 2003Charlie LawrenceNewscaster1 ep.
- 2000Grosse PointeJulie's Mom1 ep.
- 1993Saved by the Bell: The New ClassMs. Richards1 ep.
- 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineKalita2 ep.
- 1987Full HouseMorgan1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025BallardPaula Hopkinson1 ep.
- 2016Modern FamilyNancy Decker1 ep.
- 2015NCIS: Los AngelesDr. Susan Rathburn1 ep.
- 2014NCISMallory Linn1 ep.
- 2012ScandalSusan Sawyer3 ep.
- 2011Desperate HousewivesMeg Butler1 ep.
- 2010FringePatricia Van Horn1 ep.
- 2009Numb3rsDoctor Iverson1 ep.
- 2007The UnitCapt. Lisa Tate1 ep.
- 2006Close to HomeMeredith1 ep.
- 2006Grey's AnatomyMary Singleton1 ep.
- 2005The OfficeHelene Beesly1 ep.
- 2005Without a TraceDr. Witmer1 ep.
- 2004Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCindy Cramer / Sarah1 ep.
- 2003Charlie LawrenceNewscaster1 ep.
- 2003FrasierBank Manager1 ep.
- 2001Gilmore GirlsMeena1 ep.
- 2001Touched by an AngelVal Osgood1 ep.
- 2000Grosse PointeJulie's Mom1 ep.
- 1998ERMrs. Klingman1 ep.
- 1994Star Trek: Deep Space NineKalita, Sirella2 ep.
- 1997Saved by the Bell: The New ClassMs. Richards1 ep.
- 1997Chicago HopeLinda Kellerd1 ep.
- 1995Full HouseMorgan1 ep.
- 1994Star Trek: The Next GenerationKalita1 ep.
- 1993L.A. LawD.D.A. Ms. Schiff1 ep.
- 1992SeinfeldSheila1 ep.