
Shannon Cochran
Acting
Born 1958-08-07 · Greensboro - North Carolina - USA
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

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Rosanna

Ballard
Paula Hopkinson

The Twin
Shelby

Captive State
Kathy Mulligan

Scandal
Susan Sawyer

Modern Family
Nancy Decker

NCIS: Los Angeles
Dr. Susan Rathburn

Fringe
Patricia Van Horn

The Substance of Things Hoped For
Dr. Drury

The Unit
Capt. Lisa Tate

Close to Home
Meredith

Grey's Anatomy
Mary Singleton

The Office
Helene Beesly

Numb3rs
Doctor Iverson

Desperate Housewives
Meg Butler

NCIS
Mallory Linn
Charlie Lawrence
Newscaster

Star Trek: Nemesis
Senator Tal'aura

The Ring
Anna Morgan

Without a Trace
Dr. Witmer

Gilmore Girls
Meena

Grosse Pointe
Julie's Mom

Witness Protection
Psychologist

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cindy Cramer / Sarah

The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Sheriff Tomizack

Touched by an Angel
Val Osgood

ER
Mrs. Klingman

Chicago Hope
Linda Kellerd

Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Laura Wallace

Frasier
Bank Manager