Dot-Marie Jones
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
The Boondock Saints
as Rozengurtle Baumgartener 1999
Prison Break: The Final Break
as Skittlez 2009
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
as Mama Bear 2022
Bros
as Cherry 2022
3 from Hell
as Slackjaw 2019
Material Girls
as Butch Brenda 2006
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
as Svetlana Zlopasnost 2018
Greener Grass
as Little Helen 2019
The Swing of Things
as Finley 2020
Columbus Day
as Cop #1 2008
Bar Fight
as Elena 2022
Rag Doll
as Rosheen 2020
Golden Arm
as Big Sexy 2021
Pucked
as Wendy Delvecchio 2006
Under Lock and Key
as Dot 1995
Do Not Be Deceived
as Louise 2019