Dot Jones

About

Athlete and actress who became known for playing tough, athletic characters, and for portraying Coach Beiste on Glee. She landed her role on Glee by approaching one of the executive producers at a supermarket if she could be on the show.

Before Fame

She worked as a youth counselor at Fresno County Juvenile Probation center.

Trivia

She was encouraged by Shirley Eson of American Gladiators to pursue acting. She is a 15-time world arm wrestling champion. A retired athlete, she set records for shot put at the junior college level, and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1988.

Family Life

She married Bridgett Casteen in 2013. 

Associated With

She played the role of Coach Kelly on Lizzie McGuire alongside Hilary Duff.