Beth Dover

Beth Dover
Dover in 2025
Born (1978-08-29) August 29, 1978 (age 47)
OccupationActress
Years active1991–present
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​
Children1
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image icon 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

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

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

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Welcome FreshmenTandyEpisode: "The Election"
1996Kenan & KelLeAnneEpisode: "Duh Bomb"
2001Guiding LightFan1 episode
2005LAXMissyEpisode: "Mixed Signals"
2007Criminal MindsAngela MillerEpisode: "Identity"
2009Party DownCramseyEpisode: "Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty"
Hot SlutsNikki5 episodes
Secret GirlfriendConfused lesbianEpisode: "You Hang with Some Lesbians"
2010–2016Childrens HospitalNurse Beth / Melinda Waller20 episodes
2010Big Time RushAmyEpisode: "Big Time Sneakers"
2011UnleashedRita2 episodes
WhitneyMadelineEpisode: "Up All Night"
2012–2013Burning LoveLexie20 episodes
2013–2015NewsreadersSadee Deenus7 episodes
2013You're WholeDr. Wendy TalmuchEpisode: "Attitude"
DadsSarahEpisode: "The Glitch That Stole Christmas"
We Are MenLaurenEpisode: "We Are Carpe Pontiac" (unaired)
2014Brooklyn Nine-NineJaniceEpisode: "Fancy Brudgom"
The Meltdown with Jonah and KumailHerselfEpisode: "The One with the Betrayal"
Garfunkel and OatesFertility nurseEpisode: "Eggs"
2014–2015Chasing LifeMorgan3 episodes
2015Comedy Bang! Bang!Barbara AukermanEpisode: "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Wears a Brown Checked Shirt and Stripey Socks"
Fresh Off the BoatKimEpisode: "License to Sell"
Big Time in Hollywood, FLRehab nurseTV miniseries (2 episodes)
2015–2018Another PeriodBlanche27 episodes
2015–2019Orange Is the New BlackLinda Ferguson33 episodes
2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampShari2 episodes
Difficult PeopleKathyEpisode: "Library Water"
Truth Be ToldDevorah Goldman2 episodes
2016New GirlCynthiaEpisode: "Bob & Carol & Nick & Schmidt"
DiceAndrew Dice Clay's ex-girlfriendEpisode: "Ego"
Son of ZornBridgetEpisode: "A Tale of Two Zorns"
2016, 2020Bob's BurgersCaitlin / AnnieVoice role; 2 episodes
2017@midnightHerselfEpisode #4.119
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterShari3 episodes
Adam Ruins EverythingJersey Shore-acleEpisode: "Adam Ruins Halloween"
Do You Want to See a Dead Body?BethEpisode: "A Body and an Actor"
2018Swedish DicksJanane Love-JonesEpisode: "Till Dicks Do Us Part"
Rob Riggle's Ski Master AcademyC.A.R.O.L. / Goody2 episodes
2019American HousewifeMs. BeltEpisode: "American Idol"
Spirit Riding FreeJudgeVoice role; Episode: "Lucky and the Dressage Sabotage"
2020Medical PoliceNurse Beth3 episodes
2021Tacoma FDCeeCeeEpisode: "Eddie's Exes"
2024Nobody Wants ThisTaliaEpisode: "WAGS"

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002GNancy
2004The SpecsBar girlShort film
2005The AccidentJessiShort film
Darcy's Off-White WeddingAssistantShort film
2006Dr. MiraclesDetective MillerShort film
2007The TenSheila Contiella
The ShadowsExecutive
2014Leonard in Slow MotionSherylShort film
Life PartnersJenn
The All-NightersPorch girlShort film
2018Little BitchesKelly's motherUncredited
The OathKerry Nance
2021Good on PaperLeslie
2022ScrapEsther
OutpostKate
2023The Donor PartyJoyce
Helen's DeadMolly

Web

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Wainy DaysBethWeb series (Episode: "Plugged")
2011A Guy Walks Into a BarGirlWeb series (Episode: "Rub Daily")
2012Some Study That I Used to KnowTeacherShort film (CollegeHumor Original)
Batman Blows His CoverRachelShort film (CollegeHumor Original)
Ringo Wants to Sing MoreTeacherShort film (CollegeHumor Original)
2013Batman: The OuttakesRachelShort film (CollegeHumor Original)
2014Next Time on LonnyGinaWeb series (Episode: "The End of Lonny")
2017Kevin Pollak's Chat ShowHerselfGuest (1 episode)
2025Ride Like the Wind (Christopher Cross) | Middle Aged Dad Jam BandHerself, vocalsYouTube channel (Middle Aged Dad Jam Band)

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b "Joe Lo Truglio & Beth Dover Interview: Outpost". ScreenRant. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-07-24.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Actor Joe Lo Truglio is a first-time dad". Hollywood.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
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