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.
Dot
Under Lock and Key
Skittlez
Prison Break: The Final Break
Cop #1
Columbus Day
Lisa
Tripping
Cherry
Bros
Carol
Don't Tell Larry
Mama Bear
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Sharon Weymouth
Lost & Found in Cleveland
Elena
Bar Fight
Tennessee
Rattled!
Miss Meat
Patch Adams
Annie
Quarter
Dr. Gale Gustberg
The Crossing Over Express
Rozengurtle Baumgartener
The Boondock Saints
The Collected
Svetlana Zlopasnost
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
Dorothy
Dead Women Walking
Slackjaw
3 from Hell
Little Helen
Greener Grass
Rosheen
Rag Doll
Lady Mover
The Courtyard
Self
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Big Sexy
Golden Arm
Finley
The Swing of Things
Louise
Do Not Be Deceived
Jolene Carter
Stray Dogs
Wendy Delvecchio
Pucked
Principal Ricki
Maybe Someday
Mom
After the End
Handywoman
Love Her Madly
Thelma
White T
Janice
Manic
Butch Brenda
Material Girls
Self (archive footage)
The Little Pageant That Could
Patti
Breeder
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
35
Gender
Female
Birthday
1964-01-04
Place of Birth
Turlock, California, USA
Also Known As
Dorothy-Marie Jones