Acting
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.
Filmography
The Twin
Film · 2025
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Film · 2025
Ballard
Series · 2025
Captive State
Film · 2019
Scandal
Series · 2012
Modern Family
Series · 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Series · 2009
Fringe
Series · 2008
The Substance of Things Hoped For
Film · 2006
The Unit
Series · 2006
Grey's Anatomy
Series · 2005
Numb3rs
Series · 2005
Close to Home
Series · 2005
The Office
Series · 2005
Desperate Housewives
Series · 2004
NCIS
Series · 2003
Charlie Lawrence
Series · 2003
Star Trek: Nemesis
Film · 2002
The Ring
Film · 2002
Without a Trace
Series · 2002
Grosse Pointe
Series · 2000
Gilmore Girls
Series · 2000
Witness Protection
Film · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Series · 1999
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
Film · 1994
The Haunting of Seacliff Inn
Film · 1994
Chicago Hope
Series · 1994
ER
Series · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Series · 1993
Frasier
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
The Babe
Film · 1992
Seinfeld
Series · 1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987
Full House
Series · 1987
L.A. Law
Series · 1986