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