Biography
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.
Acted in 82
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Don't Tell Larry
Detective Kim Hammer
- 2024
Tripping
Lisa
The Crossing Over Express
Dr. Gale Gustberg
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Rag Doll
Rosheen
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Dead Women Walking
Dorothy
This Close
Judy · 1 episode
- 2017
After the End
Mom
Maybe Someday
Principal Ricki
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
White T
Thelma
- 2012
- 2011
And They're Off
Prom Date
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Pucked
Wendy Delvecchio
- 2005
Final Approach
Amazon Lady
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
Stray Dogs
Jolene Carter
- 2001
- 2000
Love Her Madly
Handywoman
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Under Lock and Key
Dot
- 1994
On Our Own
Big Lucy · 1 episode
- 1992
No release date
The Collected
Movie
Eat
Movie
dATE
Dino
Produced 2
2020s
- 2026
- 2020
Rag Doll
Producer
Appearances6
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
- 2011
The Glee Project
Self · 1 episode
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
