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Dec 27, 2023 · Despite her sexual orientation, Dot Marie Jones has fearlessly taken on roles in trans TV series, including a remarkable portrayal of a character undergoing a gender transition. One notable example is her role as Coach Beiste in the popular TV series “Glee.”
Feb 5, 2015 · The actress' character, Coach Beiste, came out as transgender in an earlier episode and is transitioning from female to male.
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Jones is not alone in her portrayal of a trans person. Laverne Cox, who is trans in real life, received an Emmy nomination and appeared on the cover of Time magazine last year for her portrayal...
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.
Mar 1, 2015 · Dot-Marie Jones, whose character Coach Beiste transitioned from female to male during this season reflected on seeing herself as a man.
Feb 5, 2015 · Dot-Marie Jones appears as "Coach Sheldon Beiste" in the "Transitioning" episode of "GLEE" airing on Feb. 13, 2015. Jones is "honored" as her character will transition from female to male on the show.
Feb 4, 2015 · When Glee‘s Dot-Marie Jones was first told her character Coach Beiste was going to reveal she is transgender, the actress had a small hesitation – but not for the reason you might think.
