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.
35 movies · 46 shows
Breeder
2026·7.0
Lost & Found in Cleveland
2025·5.0
Don't Tell Larry
2025·5.6
The Little Pageant That Could
2024·0.0
Tripping
2024·4.0
The Crossing Over Express
2024·6.0
Rattled!
2022·4.5
Bar Fight
2022·6.2
Bros
2022·6.6
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022·6.7
Golden Arm
2021·5.7
The Swing of Things
2020·4.7
Rag Doll
2020·6.1
Greener Grass
2019·6.2
3 from Hell
2019·5.8
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019·6.0
Do Not Be Deceived
2019·5.5
Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate
2018·5.1
Dead Women Walking
2018·0.0
Manic
2017·6.8
After the End
2017·4.7
Maybe Someday
2017·0.0
White T
2013·4.8
And They're Off
2011·4.1
Prison Break: The Final Break
2009·7.5
Columbus Day
2008·5.0
Material Girls
2006·5.3
Pucked
2006·4.1
Final Approach
2005·5.0
Stray Dogs
2002·4.8
Love Her Madly
2000·3.7
The Boondock Saints
1999·7.3
Patch Adams
1998·7.3
The Courtyard
1995·4.7
Under Lock and Key
1995·5.3