07/14/1960
Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA:
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.
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024) |
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The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) Bobbi St. Simone (voice) |
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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) Self - Guest |
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Her War, Her Story: World War II (2022) Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022) Mrs. Noble |
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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020) KJ Dillard |
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100% Wolf (2020) The Commander (voice) |
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#NoJoke (2019) Self |
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Taylor Swift - Live at Amazon Prime Day Concert (2019) Host |
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UglyDolls (2019) Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice) |
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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018) Self |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) Calhoun (voice) |
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A Play (2018) Betty |
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Earth Live (2017) Herself - Co-Host |
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Dropping The Soap (2017) Olivia Vanderstein |
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Writer's Block (2016) Jane |
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Mascots (2016) Gabby Monkhouse |
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The Late Bloomer (2016) Caroline |
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After the Reality (2016) Doctor |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) Self |
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To Russia With Love (2014) Self - Narrator (voice) |
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A.C.O.D. (2013) Dr. Judith |
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Afternoon Delight (2013) Lenore |
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Escape from Planet Earth (2013) Io (voice) |
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Dino Time (2012) Sue |
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Sergeant Calhoun (voice) |
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Abominable Christmas (2012) Margaret Knowhow (voice) |
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Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (2012) Self |
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The Three Stooges (2012) Mother Superior |
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Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) Self |
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8 (2012) Maggie Gallagher |
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Small Fry (2011) Queen Neptuna (voice) |
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Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted) |
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Rio (2011) Alice / Goose (voice) |
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Paul (2011) Pat Stevenson |
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Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) Gretched (voice) |
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Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010) Dr. Poole (voice) |
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Shrek Forever After (2010) Gretched (voice) |
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Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia (2009) Self |
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Man Maid (2009) Sabena |
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Post Grad (2009) Carmella Malby |
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Julie & Julia (2009) Dorothy McWilliams |
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Weather Girl (2009) J.D. |
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) Diatryma Mom (voice) |
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Mr. Troop Mom (2009) Miss Hulka |
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The Face Is Familiar (2009) |
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Spring Breakdown (2009) Senator Hartmann |
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Annul Victory (2009) Self |
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The Toe Tactic (2009) Honey Strumpet |
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Big Breaks (2008) M.J. |
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Role Models (2008) Gayle Sweeny |
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Alex's Halloween (2008) Mother |
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Another Cinderella Story (2008) Dominique Blatt |
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The Rocker (2008) Lisa |
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Space Chimps (2008) Dr. Poole (voice) |
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Tru Loved (2008) Ms. Maple |
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Adventures of Power (2008) Joni |
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I Do & I Don't (2008) Nora Stelmack |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) Gail the Television Reporter |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) Gail |
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Smiley Face (2007) Casting Director |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007) Joan Hobbie / Minnie |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (2007) Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) |
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Eye of the Dolphin (2007) Glinton |
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The List (2007) Dr. Davina |
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Ghost Writer (2007) Ingrid Sorensen |
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Area 57 (2007) Irene Maloof |
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For Your Consideration (2006) Cindy |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Lucy Bobby |
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Fifty Pills (2006) Doreen |
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) Self |
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The Californians (2005) Sybill Platt |
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Bam Bam and Celeste (2005) Darlene |
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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Paula |
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PROM-troversy (2005) Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) |
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Realtor (uncredited) |
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Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (2004) Blanche Monroe |
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Sleepover (2004) Gabby Corky |
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Surviving Eden (2004) Maude Silver |
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Little Black Boot (2004) Grace |
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Exposed (2003) Julie Gross |
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A Mighty Wind (2003) Laurie Bohner |
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The Big Time (2002) Miss Rush |
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Collateral Damage (2002) Agent Russo |
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Best in Show (2000) Christy Cummings |
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Colour Me Gay (2000) |
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What Planet Are You From? (2000) Doreen |
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Red Lipstick (2000) |
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Touch Me (1997) Counselor |
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Fatal Instinct (1993) Prison Reporter |
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The Fugitive (1993) Kathy Wahlund |
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Straight Talk (1992) Gladys (voice) |
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In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) Gwen Hatcher |
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Taxi Killer (1988) |
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Nice Guys Finish Last () Mom |
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The Rise of Miss Power () Miss Power |
A Play (2018) Executive Producer |
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Ronny & i (2013) Executive Producer |
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Starcrossed (2005) Associate Producer |