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