Dorothy-Marie Jones is an American actress and retired athlete who has had multiple roles in television and is loved by fans all around the world. To some, she is best known for her recurring guest role in the hit television show Glee as Coach Beiste, where she appeared in the second season. Producers loved her playing the character so much they decided to keep her on in a starring role through to the sixth and final season of the musical series. The role in glee earned her nominations in Primetime Emmy’s for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011, 2012, and 2013 for her portrayal of Coach Beiste.
she has appeared in popular shows such as Nip/Tuck, Desperate Housewives, and Prison Break. Dot Jones also co-starred with Hilary Duff in Lizzie McGuire for her role as Coach Kelly. They were later reunited in the film Material Girls. Originally starting out life with no acting aspirations was discovered at a bodybuilding competition by Shirley Eson of American Gladiators fame. Eson urged Jones to audition for the Gladiators-like Knights and Warriors, and Jones got the part, becoming one of the few female warriors. Jones was also offered a position in professional wrestling but turned it down.
She attended California State University, Fresno, where she set records for shot put. Jones is also a 15-time world arm wrestling champion. She has accomplished so much for a woman who originally had no interest in acting. Her natural flair combined with her competitive attitude and hard work has earned a rightful seat at the Hollywood table.