Jane Lynch
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.
The Rocker
(Lisa)
Shrek Forever After
(Gretched (voice))
The Fugitive
(Kathy Wahlund)
Adventures of Power
(Joni)
Alvin and the Chipmunks
(Gail)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
(Gail the Television Reporter)
The 40 Year Old Virgin
(Paula)
Julie & Julia
(Dorothy McWilliams)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
(Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice))
Post Grad
(Carmella Malby)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
(Lucy Bobby)
A Mighty Wind
(Laurie Bohner)
Sleepover
(Gabby Corky)
Smiley Face
(Casting Director)
Exposed
(Julie Gross)
Best in Show
(Christy Cummings)
For Your Consideration
(Cindy)
Another Cinderella Story
(Dominique Blatt)
Role Models
(Gayle Sweeny)
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
(Dr. Poole (voice))
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
(Self - Guest)
Rio
(Alice / Goose (voice))
Paul
(Pat Stevenson)
The List
(Dr. Davina)
Eye of the Dolphin
(Glinton)
Escape from Planet Earth
(Io (voice))
Spring Breakdown
(Senator Hartmann)
Weather Girl
(J.D.)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
(Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice))
Mr. Troop Mom
(Miss Hulka)
Ghost Writer
(Ingrid Sorensen)
Wreck-It Ralph
(Sergeant Calhoun (voice))
The Californians
(Sybill Platt)
Man Maid
(Sabena)
The Three Stooges
(Mother Superior)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
(Bobbi St. Simone (voice))
Abominable Christmas
(Margaret Knowhow (voice))
Fatal Instinct
(Prison Reporter)
A.C.O.D.
(Dr. Judith)
I Do & I Don't
(Nora Stelmack)
Afternoon Delight
(Lenore)
The Toe Tactic
(Honey Strumpet)
Dino Time
(Sue Fitzpatrick (voice))
Colour Me Gay
The Face Is Familiar
Little Black Boot
(Grace)
Big Breaks
(M.J.)
Bam Bam and Celeste
(Darlene)
The Rise of Miss Power
(Miss Power)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
(Diatryma Mom (voice))
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
(Mrs. Noble)
Nice Guys Finish Last
(Mom)
Her War, Her Story: World War II
(Self - Narrator (voice))
In the Best Interest of the Children
(Gwen Hatcher)
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
(Self)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Glee: The Concert Movie
(Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted))
The Big Time
(Miss Rush)
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
(Gretched (voice))
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
(Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice))
Mascots
(Gabby Monkhouse)
Small Fry
(Queen Neptuna (voice))
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
(Self)
Rock Stars
Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn
(Sinistra (voice))
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
(Self)
The Late Bloomer
(Caroline)
After the Reality
(Doctor)
Fifty Pills
(Doreen)
8
(Maggie Gallagher)
The Lady with 700 Cats
(narrator)
Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia
(Self)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
(Calhoun (voice))
Tru Loved
(Ms. Maple)
Writer's Block
(Jane)
Touch Me
(Counselor)
Earth Live
(Herself - Co-Host)
Space Chimps
(Dr. Poole (voice))
Area 57
(Irene Maloof)
Red Lipstick
To Russia With Love
(Self - Narrator (voice))
Alex's Halloween
(Mother)
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
(Self)
PROM-troversy
(Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent))
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
(Blanche Monroe)
#NoJoke
(Self)
UglyDolls
(Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice))
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
(Realtor (uncredited))
Collateral Damage
(Agent Russo)
What Planet Are You From?
(Doreen)
100% Wolf
(The Commander (voice))
Taxi Killer
Annul Victory
(Self)
Straight Talk
(Gladys (voice))
A Play
(Betty)
Dropping The Soap
(Olivia Vanderstein)
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
(KJ Dillard)
Glee: Keep on Believin'
(Self)
Surviving Eden
(Maude Silver)
Titus
Boston Public
(Jane Morrell)
Weeds
(The Candyman)
The Simpsons
(Jeanie (voice))
Glee
(Sue Sylvester)
Veronica Mars
(Mrs. Donaldson)
American Dad!
(Mother (voice))
Family Guy
(Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice))
Desperate Housewives
(Maxine Bennett)
The Dead Zone
The Division
Help Me Help You
Judging Amy
(ASA Perkins)
Friends
(Ellen)
Monk
(Dr. Julie Waterford)
According to Jim
(Janice)
Dawson's Creek
(Mrs. Witter)
Lovespring International
(Victoria Ratchford)
Las Vegas
Two and a Half Men
(Dr. Linda Freeman)
Cybill
Tamron Hall
(Self - Guest)
Tamron Hall
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(Ranger)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
(Self)
Frasier
(Cynthia)
Dharma & Greg
(Sheryl)
The L Word
(Joyce Wischnia)
NewsRadio
(Carol)
Close Enough
(Barb (voice))
Inside Comedy
(Self)
Criminal Minds
(Diana Reid)
Popular
Finding Your Roots
(Self)
The X-Files
(Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard)
The King of Queens
(Dr. Foreman)
Blark and Son
(Frankie)
Party of Five
Final Space
(AVA (voice))
JAG
(Sandy's Friend)
The New Adventures of Old Christine
(Ms. Hammond)
7th Heaven
(Nurse)
Rodney
(Amy O'Brien)
Gilmore Girls
(Nurse)
Arrested Development
(Cindi Lightballoon)
Boston Legal
(Joanna Monroe)
We Bare Bears
(Tank / Additional Voices (voice))
Watching Ellie
Bakersfield P.D.
(Michelle Hathaway)
Blind Justice
(Dr. Taylor)
Family Law
The Cleveland Show
Party Down
(Constance Carmell)
MDs
(Aileen Poole)
The Emmy Awards
(Self)
Money, Explained
(Self - Narrator)
Easy to Assemble
Saturday Night Live
(Self - Host)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
(Self)
Bob's Burgers
(Carol (voice))
Reno 911!
(Therapist)
Felicity
(Professor Carnes)
Hollywood Game Night
(Self - Host)
iCarly
(Pam Puckett)
Only Murders in the Building
(Sazz Pataki)
Family Guy
((voice))
Family Guy
(French Teacher (voice))
Family Guy
(Dotty Campbell (voice))
Holly Hobbie & Friends
(Joan Hobbie (voice))
Harriet the Spy
(Ole Golly (voice))
Digman!
((voice))
Angel from Hell
(Amy)
American Dad!
(Chief of Police (voice))
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
(Self - Guest)
American Dad!
(Timmy's Mom (voice))
American Dad!
(Al (voice))
American Dad!
(Doctor (voice))
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
(Self - Host)
Talking with Chris Hardwick
(Self)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
(Self)
El Deafo
(Mrs. Sinklemann (voice))
The Soup
The Real O'Neals
(Jane Lynch)
The Good Fight
(Madeline Starkey)
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
(Bernadette Steel (voice))
Married... with Children
(Greta)
3rd Rock from the Sun
(Ms. Koppel)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(Self)
Father of the Pride
(Lily (voice))
Father of the Pride
(Gift Store Clerk (voice))
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
(Madame Rothchild (voice))
Krapopolis
(Brenda the Sphinx (voice))
Will & Grace
(Roberta)
The Simpsons
(Roz Davis (voice))
The View
(Self - Guest Co-Host)
MasterChef
(Self)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
(Self - Guest)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
(Sophie Lennon)
Arthur
(Patty Ratburn (voice))
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(Self)
Manhunt
(Janet Reno)
The Reichen Show
(Self)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
(Self - Guest)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
(Self)
Web Therapy
(Claire Dudek)
Dallas & Robo
(Carol)
Web Therapy
(Claire Dudek)
Phineas and Ferb
(Mrs. Johnson (voice))
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
(Oscorp Executive (voice))
Summer Camp Island
(Skadi's Mom (voice))
Portlandia
(Barbecue Planner)
Big Hero 6 The Series
(Supersonic Sue (voice))
Robot Chicken
(Miss Grundy (voice))
Oddballs
(Grandma (voice))
The John Larroquette Show
(Mary Travers)
Entertainment Tonight
(Self)
The Great North
(Aunt Dirt (voice))
25 Words or Less
My Name Is Earl
(Sissy)
Stars in the House
(Self)
Saturday Night Live
(Psychiatrist)
Real Time with Bill Maher
(Herself)
Middle School Moguls
(Mogul Victoria (voice))
Psych
(Commander Barbara Dunlap)
Weakest Link
(Self - Host)
Girl Meets World
(Self)
The West Wing
(Reporter)
Velma
(Donna (voice))
The Ghost and Molly McGee
(Ms. Roop (voice))
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(Self)
The Glee Project
(Self)
Space Force
(Admiral Maywheather)
American Dad!
(Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice))
Caroline in the City
(Hostess)
The Weber Show
(Carla)
Bubble Guppies
(The Genie (voice))
Thank God You're Here
(Self)
Meet the Chimps
(Narrator)
Unscripted
(Self)
Conan
(Self)
