
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.
TV Shows(46)

Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Contestant
2025

9-1-1: Lone Star
Patty
2020

The Rookie
Opal - Pawn Shop Owner
2018

This Close
Judy
2018

The Resident
Meg Mullins
2018

Teachers
Marta
2016

Jane the Virgin
Magda's Friend
2014

Playing House
Biker chick
2014

The Goldbergs
Sister Mary Theresa
2013

Baby Daddy
Masha
2012

The Exes
Woman #3
2011

American Horror Story
Trooper Jan Remy
2011

2 Broke Girls
Big Reba
2011

The Glee Project
Self
2011

Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self
2009

Modern Family
Louise
2009

Cougar Town
Woman
2009

10 Things I Hate About You
Cashier
2009

Glee
Sheldon Beiste
2009

The Penguins of Madagascar
Supervisor Eubanks (voice)
2008

The Mentalist
Airport Manager
2008

iCarly
Corrections Officer
2007
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
2007

Men in Trees
Sapphire
2006

Pepper Dennis
McGee
2006

My Name Is Earl
Letter Writer
2005

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Gretel
2005

Desperate Housewives
Female Guard
2004

Nip/Tuck
Tess
2003

Birds of Prey
Guard
2002

She Spies
Leon
2002

George Lopez
The Inmate
2002

Reba
Dot
2001

Lizzie McGuire
Kelly
2001

Dharma & Greg
Hey-19
1997

Arli$$
Steroids Addict
1996

Boston Common
Jocelyn
1996

Can't Hurry Love
Cleo
1995

The Naked Truth
Officer Debbie Tadzekian
1995

Cybill
Suspect #5
1995

Chicago Hope
Death Angel
1994

On Our Own
Big Lucy
1994

California Dreams
Heidi
1992

Full House
Muscular Woman
1987

Married... with Children
Lola
1987

Pretty/Handsome
Mario Wallace
Movies(39)

Breeder
Patti
2026

Lost & Found in Cleveland
Sharon Weymouth
2025

Don't Tell Larry
Detective Kim Hammer
2025

The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024

Tripping
Lisa
2024

The Crossing Over Express
Dr. Gale Gustberg
2024

Rattled!
Tennessee
2022

Bar Fight
Elena
2022

Bros
Cherry
2022

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Mama Bear
2022

Golden Arm
Big Sexy
2021

The Swing of Things
Finley
2020

Rag Doll
Rosheen
2020

Greener Grass
Little Helen
2019

3 from Hell
Slackjaw
2019

To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
2019

Do Not Be Deceived
Louise
2019

Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Svetlana Zlopasnost
2018

Dead Women Walking
Dorothy
2018

Manic
Janice
2017

After the End
Mom
2017

Maybe Someday
Principal Ricki
2017
What the World Needs Now
Beiste
2015

White T
Thelma
2013

And They're Off
Prom Date
2011

Prison Break: The Final Break
Skittlez
2009

Columbus Day
Cop #1
2008

Material Girls
Butch Brenda
2006

Pucked
Wendy Delvecchio
2006

Final Approach
Amazon Lady
2005

Stray Dogs
Jolene Carter
2002

Love Her Madly
Handywoman
2000

The Boondock Saints
Rozengurtle
1999

Patch Adams
Miss Meat
1998

The Courtyard
Lady Mover
1995

Under Lock and Key
Dot
1995

Quarter
Annie

The Collected
Eat