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