Jane Lynch
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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.
Known for
Credits
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
as Diatryma Mom (voice)
Shrek Forever After (2010)
as Gretched (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
Rio (2011)
as Alice / Goose (voice)
The Fugitive (1993)
as Kathy Wahlund
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
as Calhoun (voice)
Small Fry (2011)
as Queen Neptuna (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
as Gail
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
as Paula
Paul (2011)
as Pat Stevenson
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
as Realtor (uncredited)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
as Lucy Bobby
Role Models (2008)
as Gayle Sweeny
The Three Stooges (2012)
as Mother Superior
Julie & Julia (2009)
as Dorothy McWilliams
Collateral Damage (2002)
as Agent Russo
Another Cinderella Story (2008)
as Dominique Blatt
Smiley Face (2007)
as Casting Director
Best in Show (2000)
as Christy Cummings
UglyDolls (2019)
as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
Sleepover (2004)
as Gabby Corky
Dino Time (2012)
as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Escape from Planet Earth (2013)
as Io (voice)
Space Chimps (2008)
as Dr. Poole (voice)
100% Wolf (2020)
as The Commander (voice)
Vice Versa (1988)
as Ms. Lindstrom
Post Grad (2009)
as Carmella Malby
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
as Gail the Television Reporter
The Rocker (2008)
as Lisa
A.C.O.D. (2013)
as Dr. Judith
A Mighty Wind (2003)
as Laurie Bohner
Fatal Instinct (1993)
as Prison Reporter
Afternoon Delight (2013)
as Lenore
Straight Talk (1992)
as Gladys (voice)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)
as Self
For Your Consideration (2006)
as Cindy
Fifty Pills (2006)
as Doreen
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010)
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010)
as Gretched (voice)
Spring Breakdown (2009)
as Senator Hartmann
The List (2007)
as Dr. Davina
Touch Me (1997)
as Counselor
The Hammer (2007)
as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
What Planet Are You From? (2000)
as Doreen
Mascots (2016)
as Gabby Monkhouse
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)
as Self - Guest
The Late Bloomer (2016)
as Caroline
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)
as Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Big Breaks (2008)
as M.J.
Weather Girl (2009)
as J.D.
Mr. Troop Mom (2009)
as Miss Hulka
8 (2012)
as Maggie Gallagher
Area 57 (2007)
as Irene Maloof
Adventures of Power (2008)
as Joni
#NoJoke (2019)
as Self
Tru Loved (2008)
as Ms. Maple
Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)
as Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
The Big Time (2002)
as Miss Rush
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020)
as KJ Dillard
Abominable Christmas (2012)
as Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Annul Victory (2009)
as Self
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022)
as Mrs. Noble
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power (2012)
Actor
Flower of the Dawn (2025)
as Sinistra (voice)
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)
as Self
The Californians (2005)
as Sybill Platt
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
I Do & I Don't (2008)
as Nora Stelmack
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)
as Self
Taxi Killer (1988)
Actor
The Face is Familiar (2009)
Actor
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007)
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin (2007)
as Glinton
Dropping The Soap (2017)
as Olivia Vanderstein
Back to the Jurassic (2015)
as Sue
A Play (2018)
as Betty
After the Reality (2016)
as Doctor
Earth Live (2017)
as Herself - Co-Host
In the Best Interest of the Children (1992)
as Gwen Hatcher
The Toe Tactic (2009)
as Honey Strumpet
Exposed (2003)
as Julie Gross
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Surviving Eden (2004)
as Maude Silver
Red Lipstick (2000)
as Final TV Newscaster
Rock Stars (—)
Actor
Suffering Man's Charity (2007)
as Ingrid Sorensen
Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012)
as Self
PROM-troversy (2005)
as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Man Maid (2009)
as Sabena
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)
Actor
Bam Bam and Celeste (2005)
as Darlene
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (2012)
as Self
Writer's Block (2016)
as Jane
Alex's Halloween (2008)
as Mother
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol! (—)
as Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)
as Joan Hobbie (voice)
Prime Day Concert 2019 (2019)
as Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (2007)
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Colour Me Gay (2000)
Actor
To Russia with Love (2014)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Nice Guys Finish Last (—)
as Mom
Her War, Her Story: World War II (2022)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (2004)
as Blanche Monroe
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview (2025)
as Self
Little Black Boot (2004)
as Grace
The Rise of Miss Power (—)
as Miss Power
The Lady with 700 Cats (2011)
as narrator