.jpg/250px-Beth_Dover_The_State-20_(cropped).jpg){kind=small}
.jpg/1505px-Beth_Dover_The_State-20_(cropped).jpg)
Community hub
0 subscribers8 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Beth Dover.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Beth Dover
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
Key Information
.jpg)
| External image | |
|---|---|
 Dover in 2012 |
Beth Dover (born August 29, 1978) is an American actress best known for her role of Linda Ferguson on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.[1][2] She also appears in Comedy Central's Another Period and Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.[3]
Career
[edit]Regarding her performance as Linda Ferguson in the comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black (2015–2019), Dover describes her character as a villain or an antihero remarking, "It's really fun to play a person that lives by a different code of ethics than I do."[3][4]
Dover starred as Kate in the psychological horror Outpost (2022), a film by her husband Joe Lo Truglio.[5] Filmed in northern Idaho, it tells the story of a woman who takes a job at an outpost in the mountains to escape her abusive relationship.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Dover has been married to actor Joe Lo Truglio since April 19, 2014.[3][6] They have one son, Eli, who was born in 2016.[7][3]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Welcome Freshmen | Tandy | Episode: "The Election" |
| 1996 | Kenan & Kel | LeAnne | Episode: "Duh Bomb" |
| 2001 | Guiding Light | Fan | 1 episode |
| 2005 | LAX | Missy | Episode: "Mixed Signals" |
| 2007 | Criminal Minds | Angela Miller | Episode: "Identity" |
| 2009 | Party Down | Cramsey | Episode: "Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty" |
| Hot Sluts | Nikki | 5 episodes | |
| Secret Girlfriend | Confused lesbian | Episode: "You Hang with Some Lesbians" | |
| 2010–2016 | Childrens Hospital | Nurse Beth / Melinda Waller | 20 episodes |
| 2010 | Big Time Rush | Amy | Episode: "Big Time Sneakers" |
| 2011 | Unleashed | Rita | 2 episodes |
| Whitney | Madeline | Episode: "Up All Night" | |
| 2012–2013 | Burning Love | Lexie | 20 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Newsreaders | Sadee Deenus | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | You're Whole | Dr. Wendy Talmuch | Episode: "Attitude" |
| Dads | Sarah | Episode: "The Glitch That Stole Christmas" | |
| We Are Men | Lauren | Episode: "We Are Carpe Pontiac" (unaired) | |
| 2014 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Janice | Episode: "Fancy Brudgom" |
| The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail | Herself | Episode: "The One with the Betrayal" | |
| Garfunkel and Oates | Fertility nurse | Episode: "Eggs" | |
| 2014–2015 | Chasing Life | Morgan | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Barbara Aukerman | Episode: "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Wears a Brown Checked Shirt and Stripey Socks" |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Kim | Episode: "License to Sell" | |
| Big Time in Hollywood, FL | Rehab nurse | TV miniseries (2 episodes) | |
| 2015–2018 | Another Period | Blanche | 27 episodes |
| 2015–2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Linda Ferguson | 33 episodes |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Shari | 2 episodes |
| Difficult People | Kathy | Episode: "Library Water" | |
| Truth Be Told | Devorah Goldman | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | New Girl | Cynthia | Episode: "Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt" |
| Dice | Andrew Dice Clay's ex-girlfriend | Episode: "Ego" | |
| Son of Zorn | Bridget | Episode: "A Tale of Two Zorns" | |
| 2016, 2020 | Bob's Burgers | Caitlin / Annie | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| 2017 | @midnight | Herself | Episode #4.119 |
| Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Shari | 3 episodes | |
| Adam Ruins Everything | Jersey Shore-acle | Episode: "Adam Ruins Halloween" | |
| Do You Want to See a Dead Body? | Beth | Episode: "A Body and an Actor" | |
| 2018 | Swedish Dicks | Janane Love-Jones | Episode: "Till Dicks Do Us Part" |
| Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy | C.A.R.O.L. / Goody | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | American Housewife | Ms. Belt | Episode: "American Idol" |
| Spirit Riding Free | Judge | Voice role; Episode: "Lucky and the Dressage Sabotage" | |
| 2020 | Medical Police | Nurse Beth | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Tacoma FD | CeeCee | Episode: "Eddie's Exes" |
| 2024 | Nobody Wants This | Talia | Episode: "WAGS" |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | G | Nancy | |
| 2004 | The Specs | Bar girl | Short film |
| 2005 | The Accident | Jessi | Short film |
| Darcy's Off-White Wedding | Assistant | Short film | |
| 2006 | Dr. Miracles | Detective Miller | Short film |
| 2007 | The Ten | Sheila Contiella | |
| The Shadows | Executive | ||
| 2014 | Leonard in Slow Motion | Sheryl | Short film |
| Life Partners | Jenn | ||
| The All-Nighters | Porch girl | Short film | |
| 2018 | Little Bitches | Kelly's mother | Uncredited |
| The Oath | Kerry Nance | ||
| 2021 | Good on Paper | Leslie | |
| 2022 | Scrap | Esther | |
| Outpost | Kate | ||
| 2023 | The Donor Party | Joyce | |
| Helen's Dead | Molly | ||
| 2025 | The Napa Boys | Trixie |
Web
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Wainy Days | Beth | Web series (Episode: "Plugged") |
| 2011 | A Guy Walks Into a Bar | Girl | Web series (Episode: "Rub Daily") |
| 2012 | Some Study That I Used to Know | Teacher | Short film (CollegeHumor Original) |
| Batman Blows His Cover | Rachel | Short film (CollegeHumor Original) | |
| Ringo Wants to Sing More | Teacher | Short film (CollegeHumor Original) | |
| 2013 | Batman: The Outtakes | Rachel | Short film (CollegeHumor Original) |
| 2014 | Next Time on Lonny | Gina | Web series (Episode: "The End of Lonny") |
| 2017 | Kevin Pollak's Chat Show | Herself | Guest (1 episode) |
| 2025 | Middle Aged Dad Jam Band | Herself, vocals | YouTube channel (Episode: "Ride Like the Wind (Christopher Cross") |
References
[edit]- ^ Glennon, Jen (July 7, 2018). "Beth Dover Talks 'Orange Is the New Black' Season 6, (Maybe) Shaving Her Head and Becoming More Politically Active". Newsweek. Dev Pragad. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ Berman, Judy (July 26, 2018). "What to Remember Before You Watch 'Orange Is the New Black' Season 6". The New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Menta, Anna (August 2, 2018). "Will Linda Be In 'Orange Is The New Black' Season 6? Beth Dover Talks Details". Elite Daily. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ Napoli, Jessica (August 10, 2018). "'OITNB' Star Beth Dover on Her Character's Behavior in Season 6". TV Insider. TVGM Holdings, LLC. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "Joe Lo Truglio & Beth Dover Interview: Outpost". ScreenRant. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
- ^ Rothman, Michael (April 24, 2014). "Inside 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Star Joe Lo Truglio's Rustic Wedding". ABC News. Archived from the original on December 13, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ "Actor Joe Lo Truglio is a first-time dad". Hollywood.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Beth Dover at IMDb
Beth Dover
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Early life
Childhood and family
Beth Dover was born on August 29, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up as a "military brat" in a family connected to the armed forces, which led to frequent relocations during her early years.[12] Dover's childhood was marked by constant movement, with her family relocating approximately every two years until she reached age 13. This nomadic lifestyle included a stint living in South Korea, exposing her to diverse cultures and environments from a young age. Such experiences shaped her adaptability, though specific details about her parents or siblings remain private and undocumented in public records.[12] An early interest in performing arts emerged during this period. This foundation amid an otherwise transient upbringing laid the groundwork for her future career in entertainment.[3]Education and training
Beth Dover was born on August 29, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, to a military family that relocated frequently during her childhood, including a period living in South Korea.[12] By age 13, her family had settled in Valrico, Florida, where she attended Burns Middle School and graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1996, participating in school plays and local productions.[13] Dover pursued formal education in theatre at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance in 1999.[4] As a theatre major, she gained practical experience through productions, including portraying Miranda in an international tour of The Tempest alongside faculty member Michael "Mikell" Pinkney.[14] These opportunities at the University of Florida's College of the Arts built her foundational skills and confidence, preparing her for professional pursuits in larger markets.[3] She briefly participated in sorority life as a Zeta Tau Alpha pledge during her first semester but focused primarily on her acting studies.[15] Following graduation, Dover relocated to New York City to pursue her acting career.[13] This move honed her skills in improvisation and emotional authenticity, influencing her comedic and dramatic roles in early career stages.Career
Early career
Dover began her acting journey as a teenager, debuting on television in 1993 with a recurring role as Tandy Marlette on the Nickelodeon sitcom Welcome Freshmen, appearing in three episodes.[12] Born in Chicago and raised partly abroad due to her family's military background, she developed an early passion for performance, memorizing commercials and participating in school plays during high school in Florida.[12] After graduating with a BA in Theatre Performance from the University of Florida in 1999, where she performed as Miranda in an international tour production of Shakespeare's The Tempest, Dover moved to New York City to pursue professional training.[14] There, she studied the Meisner technique, focusing on naturalistic acting methods that emphasized truthful emotional responses.[12] This period honed her skills in improvisation and character work, aligning with her self-described "theater kid" roots and comedic inclinations noticed during college.[5] Relocating to Los Angeles in the early 2000s, Dover built her resume through guest spots on television, including a 2009 appearance as a confused lesbian on Secret Girlfriend and a role as Amy on Big Time Rush in 2010.[12] Her first significant recurring role came in 2010 with Childrens Hospital on Adult Swim, where she portrayed Nurse Beth across multiple seasons in the satirical medical comedy created by Rob Corddry.[12] This series marked a pivotal step, showcasing her deadpan humor and establishing her in the comedy television scene before larger opportunities arose.Breakthrough with Orange Is the New Black
Beth Dover first appeared on Orange Is the New Black in its third season, which premiered in June 2015, playing Linda Ferguson, a purchasing agent for the private prison corporation MCC. She auditioned for what was intended as a minor guest spot in the eighth episode, "Fear, Loathing and Other Smells," delivering just a handful of lines in a single scene. As a longtime fan of the series, Dover expressed excitement about the opportunity, stating, "I had one scene and I was so excited about it because I was a huge fan of Orange."[16] The role quickly expanded beyond its initial scope, with Ferguson becoming a recurring character in season four as Warden Joe Caputo's administrative partner and romantic interest, eventually rising to senior vice president of MCC. This transformation positioned Linda as a key antagonist, embodying corporate indifference and exploitation within the show's critique of the U.S. prison system; she appeared in a total of 33 episodes from 2015 to 2019 across seasons three through seven.[17][16] Dover's portrayal of the complex, often villainous Ferguson marked a pivotal breakthrough in her career, evolving from a one-off appearance into a sustained, high-profile arc that significantly raised her industry visibility. She has reflected on the experience as profoundly transformative, noting in a 2019 interview, "Getting to be a part of the show has been such a life-changing thing for me on so many levels," crediting it with opening doors to subsequent projects like the film Outpost. The role allowed her to demonstrate versatility, blending humor with darker traits, and contributed to her growing recognition in ensemble-driven television.[18]Later roles and awards
Following the conclusion of Orange Is the New Black in 2019, Dover took on a variety of supporting and guest roles in television and independent film, often portraying comedic or dramatic authority figures. In 2020, she appeared as Nurse Beth in the Netflix comedy series Medical Police, a spin-off of Childrens Hospital.[19] She followed this with a guest appearance in one episode of season 3 (2021) of the TBS sitcom Tacoma FD as CeeCee.[20] Dover's film work gained momentum in the early 2020s, with roles in several indie projects. In 2022, she appeared as Esther in the feature film Scrap (released 2023).[1][21] The next year, she played Joyce in the comedy The Donor Party, directed by Ziggy Ziegler, and took the lead role of Kate in the sci-fi thriller Outpost.[22] In 2023, she played Molly in the comedy Helen's Dead. In 2024, Dover guest-starred as Talia in an episode of the Netflix romantic comedy series Nobody Wants This, opposite Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.[22] Releases in 2025 include the horror-comedy Damned If You Do, where she portrays Abigail Byrne; Double Happiness; and The Napa Boys as Trixie.[1][23][24] Regarding awards, Dover's recognition has primarily stemmed from her ensemble work on Orange Is the New Black, including Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2015, 2017, and 2018, as well as a win in 2016.[25] Post-2019, her accolades have been limited to festival honors; in 2025, she earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the FilmQuest Festival for her role in Damned If You Do.[26]Personal life
Marriage
Beth Dover married actor Joe Lo Truglio on April 19, 2014, in a rustic wedding ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch in San Luis Obispo County, California.[27][28] The event featured chic, countryside decor and was attended by close family and friends from the entertainment industry.[29] The couple, both established performers in television and film, have maintained a private personal life since their union, with no public reports of separation as of 2025.[30] Their marriage has coincided with collaborative professional opportunities, including Lo Truglio directing Dover in the film Outpost (2023).[30]Family
Beth Dover is the daughter of Diane Nelson Brown and Ed Dover, with her mother residing in Cullman, Alabama, and her father in Marietta, Georgia; she is also the stepdaughter of Ken Brown.[31] Dover and her husband, actor Joe Lo Truglio, welcomed their only child, a son named Eli James Lo Truglio, in March 2016.[30][32][12]Filmography
Television
Dover's television career spans guest appearances, recurring roles, and series regulars, often in comedic series. Her breakthrough came with a prominent role in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, where she portrayed the corporate executive Linda Ferguson across multiple seasons. She also earned recognition for her work in satirical comedies like Another Period on Comedy Central, playing the housemaid Blanche. Earlier significant credits include her recurring role as Nurse Beth on Children's Hospital.| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Guiding Light | Fan | 1 episode |
| 2008–2016 | Children's Hospital | Nurse Beth | 20 episodes |
| 2013 | You're Whole | Dr. Wendy Talmuch | 1 episode[33] |
| 2014 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Janice | 1 episode; wife of co-star Joe Lo Truglio in real life |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat | Kim | 1 episode: "License to Sell" |
| 2015 | Big Time in Hollywood, FL | Rehab Nurse | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2015–2018 | Another Period | Blanche | 27 episodes; recurring role |
| 2015–2019 | Orange Is the New Black | Linda Ferguson | 33 episodes; series regular from season 3 |
| 2020 | Medical Police | Nurse Beth | 3 episodes; spin-off of Children's Hospital |
| 2021 | Tacoma FD | CeeCee | 1 episode: "Eddie's Exes" |
| 2024 | Nobody Wants This | Talia | 1 episode: "Wags" |
Film
Beth Dover began her film career with supporting roles in independent comedies and has since appeared in a variety of genres, including horror and drama, often portraying relatable, everyday characters.[12] Her breakthrough in film came with the 2014 romantic comedy Life Partners, where she played Jenn, the supportive friend in a story about female friendship and relationships.| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Ten | Sheila Contiella[34] |
| 2014 | Life Partners | Jenn |
| 2018 | The Oath | Kerry Nance[35] |
| 2018 | Little Bitches | Kelly's Mom (uncredited)[36] |
| 2021 | Good on Paper | Leslie[37] |
| 2022 | Scrap | Esther[1] |
| 2023 | Outpost | Kate[22] |
| 2023 | The Donor Party | Joyce[22] |
| 2023 | Helen's Dead | Molly[22] |
| 2025 | Damned If You Do | Abigail Byrne[38] |
| 2025 | Double Happiness | Julie Zelman[39] |
| 2025 | The Napa Boys | Trixie[24] |