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