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Dot-Marie Jones

Dot-Marie Jones

Birthday: 1964-01-04 | Place of Birth: Turlock, California, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2025
Don't Tell Larry

as    Detective Kim Hammer

2025
Lost & Found in Cleveland

as    Sharon Weymouth

2024
The Crossing Over Express

as    Dr. Gale Gustberg

2024
Tripping

as    Lisa

2022
Bros

as    Cherry

2022
Bar Fight

as    Elena

2022
Rattled!

as    Tennessee

2021
Golden Arm

as    Big Sexy

2020
Rag Doll

as    Rosheen

2019
Greener Grass

as    Little Helen

2019
Do Not Be Deceived

as    Louise

2018
Dead Women Walking

as    Dorothy

2017
Manic

as    Janice

2017
After the End

as    Mom

2017
Maybe Someday

as    Principal Ricki

2009
Glee

as    Sheldon Beiste

2008
Pretty/Handsome

as    Mario Wallace

2002
Stray Dogs

as    Jolene Carter

1995
Under Lock and Key

as    Dot

1
Quarter

as    Annie

1
The Collected

as    Sheriff Roxy Lawson