Jane Lynch

Birthday:

07/14/1960

Place of birth:

Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA:

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.



Credits

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