Born 1964 (age 62) · Turlock, California, USA
Appears in 85 titles

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.

Filmography

Patch Adams
7.3
Patch Adams
1998
as Miss Meat
The Boondock Saints
7.3
The Boondock Saints
1999
as Rozengurtle
Prison Break: The Final Break
7.5
Prison Break: The Final Break
2009
as Skittlez
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
6.7
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
as Mama Bear
Bros
6.7
Bros
2022
as Cherry
3 from Hell
5.8
3 from Hell
2019
as Slackjaw
Material Girls
5.3
Material Girls
2006
as Butch Brenda
Greener Grass
6.2
Greener Grass
2019
as Little Helen
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
5.1
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018
as Svetlana Zlopasnost
The Swing of Things
4.7
The Swing of Things
2020
as Finley
Columbus Day
5.0
Columbus Day
2008
as Cop #1
Bar Fight
6.3
Bar Fight
2022
as Elena
Rag Doll
6.1
Rag Doll
2020
as Rosheen
Golden Arm
5.7
Golden Arm
2021
as Big Sexy
Pucked
4.1
Pucked
2006
as Wendy Delvecchio
Under Lock and Key
5.4
Under Lock and Key
1995
as Dot
The Courtyard
4.7
The Courtyard
1995
as Lady Mover
Do Not Be Deceived
5.5
Do Not Be Deceived
2019
as Louise
Don't Tell Larry
5.6
Don't Tell Larry
2025
as Detective Kim Hammer
Rattled!
4.5
Rattled!
2022
as Tennessee