Jane Lynch
female
Born on July 14, 1960 (65 years old)
From Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian, and author. Lynch is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the Fox musical comedy series Glee (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. She also gained recognition for her roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Lynch had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004–2014), for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as recurring roles in the Showtime drama series The L Word (2005–2009), the CBS police drama series Criminal Minds (2006–2020), the CBS All Access drama series The Good Fight (2017–present), and the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–present), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. Since 2013, she has hosted the NBC game show Hollywood Game Night, which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Lynch has had roles in numerous mainstream comedy films, such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Role Models (2008), Paul (2011), and The Three Stooges (2012). She has lent her voice to numerous animated films, including Space Chimps (2008), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Shrek Forever After (2010), Rio (2011), Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). In 2013, Lynch received the 2,505th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, located at 6640 Hollywood Blvd. Among her numerous accolades, Lynch has received five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Cast Credits
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2016
Mascots
as
Gabby Monkhouse
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as
Self
2016
The Late Bloomer
as
Caroline
2016
After the Reality
as
Doctor
2016
Writer's Block
as
Jane
2016
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
as
Self
2016
Angel from Hell
as
Amy
2016
The Real O'Neals
as
Jane Lynch
2016
The Stinky & Dirty Show
as
Dumper (voice)
2016
- 2013
- 2012
Wreck-It Ralph
as
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
2012
The Three Stooges
as
Mother Superior
2012
Abominable Christmas
as
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2012
Dino Time
as
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
as
Self
2012
8
as
Maggie Gallagher
2012
Glee: Keep on Believin'
as
Self
2012
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
2012
Inside Comedy
as
Self
2012
Finding Your Roots
as
Self
2012
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
as
Cob (voice)
2012
- 2011
Rio
as
Alice / Goose (voice)
2011
Paul
as
Pat Stevenson
2011
Glee: The Concert Movie
as
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2011
Small Fry
as
Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011
The Lady with 700 Cats
as
narrator
2011
Bob's Burgers
as
Carol (voice)
2011
Web Therapy
as
Claire Dudek
2011
Portlandia
as
Barbecue Planner
2011
The Glee Project
as
Self
2011
Bubble Guppies
as
The Genie (voice)
2011
- 2010
- 2009
Julie & Julia
as
Dorothy McWilliams
2009
Post Grad
as
Carmella Malby
2009
Spring Breakdown
as
Senator Hartmann
2009
Weather Girl
as
J.D.
2009
Mr. Troop Mom
as
Miss Hulka
2009
Man Maid
as
Sabena
2009
The Toe Tactic
as
Honey Strumpet
2009
The Face is Familiar
2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
as
Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009
Annul Victory
as
Self
2009
Glee
as
Sue Sylvester
2009
The Cleveland Show
2009
Party Down
as
Constance Carmell
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as
Self - Guest
2009
- 2008
The Rocker
as
Lisa
2008
Adventures of Power
as
Joni
2008
Another Cinderella Story
as
Dominique Blatt
2008
Role Models
as
Gayle Sweeny
2008
I Do & I Don't
as
Nora Stelmack
2008
- no image
Big Breaks
as
M.J.
2008
Tru Loved
as
Ms. Maple
2008
Space Chimps
as
Dr. Poole (voice)
2008
Alex's Halloween
as
Mother
2008
Web Therapy
as
Claire Dudek
2008
- 2007
Alvin and the Chipmunks
as
Gail
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as
Gail the Television Reporter
2007
- no image
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
as
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
Smiley Face
as
Casting Director
2007
The List
as
Dr. Davina
2007
Eye of the Dolphin
as
Glinton
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
as
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
Suffering Man's Charity
as
Ingrid Sorensen
2007
Area 57
as
Irene Maloof
2007
The Hammer
as
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
2007
iCarly
as
Pam Puckett
2007
Phineas and Ferb
as
Mrs. Johnson (voice)
2007
Thank God You're Here
as
Self
2007
- 2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as
Lucy Bobby
2006
For Your Consideration
as
Cindy
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
as
Self
2006
Fifty Pills
as
Doreen
2006
Help Me Help You
2006
Lovespring International
as
Victoria Ratchford
2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
as
Ms. Hammond
2006
Holly Hobbie & Friends
as
Joan Hobbie (voice)
2006
Psych
as
Commander Barbara Dunlap
2006
- 2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin
as
Paula
2005
The Californians
as
Sybill Platt
2005
Bam Bam and Celeste
as
Darlene
2005
PROM-troversy
as
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2005
Weeds
as
The Candyman
2005
American Dad!
as
Mother (voice)
2005
Criminal Minds
as
Diana Reid
2005
Blind Justice
as
Dr. Taylor
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as
Self
2005
American Dad!
as
Chief of Police (voice)
2005
American Dad!
as
Timmy's Mom (voice)
2005
American Dad!
as
Al (voice)
2005
American Dad!
as
Doctor (voice)
2005
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
as
Madame Rothchild (voice)
2005
The Reichen Show
as
Self
2005
Robot Chicken
as
Miss Grundy (voice)
2005
My Name Is Earl
as
Sissy
2005
American Dad!
as
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
2005
Unscripted
as
Self
2005
- 2004
Sleepover
as
Gabby Corky
2004
Little Black Boot
as
Grace
2004
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
as
Blanche Monroe
2004
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
as
Realtor (uncredited)
2004
Surviving Eden
as
Maude Silver
2004
Veronica Mars
as
Mrs. Donaldson
2004
Desperate Housewives
as
Maxine Bennett
2004
The L Word
as
Joyce Wischnia
2004
Rodney
as
Amy O'Brien
2004
Boston Legal
as
Joanna Monroe
2004
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
as
Self - Host
2004
The Soup
as
Self
2004
Father of the Pride
as
Gift Store Clerk (voice)
2004
Father of the Pride
as
Lily (voice)
2004
- 2003
A Mighty Wind
as
Laurie Bohner
2003
Exposed
as
Julie Gross
2003
Las Vegas
as
Helen Putasca
2003
Two and a Half Men
as
Dr. Linda Freeman
2003
Arrested Development
as
Cindi Lightballoon
2003
Reno 911!
as
Therapist
2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
as
Oscorp Executive (voice)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
as
Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as
Self
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as
Self
2003
- 2002
- 2000
- 1993
- 1992
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- 2020
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