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.
Acted in
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Krapopolis
2023
as Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
2023
as Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
as Self - Guest
Digman!
2023
as (voice)
Velma
2023
as Donna (voice)
Her War, Her Story: World War II
2022
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Oddballs
2022
as Grandma (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
2022
as Mrs. Noble
El Deafo
2022
as Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
Harriet the Spy
2021
as Ole Golly (voice)
The Ghost and Molly McGee
2021
as Ms. Roop (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
2021
as Sazz Pataki
Money, Explained
2021
as Self - Narrator
The Great North
2021
as Aunt Dirt (voice)
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
2020
as KJ Dillard
Meet the Chimps
2020
as Narrator
Weakest Link
2020
as Self - Host
Close Enough
2020
as Barb (voice)
100% Wolf
2020
as The Commander (voice)
Space Force
2020
as Admiral Maywheather
Stars in the House
2020
as Self
#NoJoke
2019
as Self
Middle School Moguls
2019
as Mogul Victoria (voice)
UglyDolls
2019
as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
as Self
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
as Calhoun (voice)
Summer Camp Island
2018
as Skadi's Mom (voice)
A Play
2018
as Betty
Blark and Son
2018
as Frankie
Dallas & Robo
2018
as Carol
Final Space
2018
as AVA (voice)
Big Hero 6 The Series
2017
as Supersonic Sue (voice)
Will & Grace
2017
as Roberta
Manhunt
2017
as Janet Reno
Earth Live
2017
as Herself - Co-Host
Talking with Chris Hardwick
2017
as Self
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
as Sophie Lennon
Dropping The Soap
2017
as Olivia Vanderstein
The Good Fight
2017
as Madeline Starkey
Writer's Block
2016
as Jane
Mascots
2016
as Gabby Monkhouse
The Late Bloomer
2016
as Caroline
The Stinky & Dirty Show
2016
as Dumper (voice)
After the Reality
2016
as Doctor
The Real O'Neals
2016
as Jane Lynch
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
Angel from Hell
2016
as Amy
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
2015
as Bernadette Steel (voice)
We Bare Bears
2015
as Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
To Russia with Love
2014
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Girl Meets World
2014
as Self
A.C.O.D.
2013
as Dr. Judith
Afternoon Delight
2013
as Lenore
Hollywood Game Night
2013
as Self - Host
Escape from Planet Earth
2013
as Io (voice)
Dino Time
2012
as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
as Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
Abominable Christmas
2012
as Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
2012
as Self
The Three Stooges
2012
as Mother Superior
Glee: Keep on Believin'
2012
as Self
Finding Your Roots
2012
as Self
8
2012
as Maggie Gallagher
Small Fry
2011
as Queen Neptuna (voice)
Glee: The Concert Movie
2011
as Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
The Lady with 700 Cats
2011
as narrator
Web Therapy
2011
as Claire Dudek
The Glee Project
2011
as Self
Rio
2011
as Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul
2011
as Pat Stevenson
Bubble Guppies
2011
as The Genie (voice)
Portlandia
2011
as Barbecue Planner
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Carol (voice)
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
2010
as Gretched (voice)
MasterChef
2010
as Self
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
2010
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Shrek Forever After
2010
as Gretched (voice)
Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia
2009
as Self
Man Maid
2009
as Sabena
The Cleveland Show
2009
Post Grad
2009
as Carmella Malby
Julie & Julia
2009
as Dorothy McWilliams
Weather Girl
2009
as J.D.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
as Diatryma Mom (voice)
Mr. Troop Mom
2009
as Miss Hulka
The Face is Familiar
2009
Spring Breakdown
2009
as Senator Hartmann
Glee
2009
as Sue Sylvester
Annul Victory
2009
as Self
Party Down
2009
as Constance Carmell
The Toe Tactic
2009
as Honey Strumpet
Big Breaks
2008
as M.J.
Role Models
2008
as Gayle Sweeny
Alex's Halloween
2008
as Mother
Easy to Assemble
2008
Web Therapy
2008
as Claire Dudek
Another Cinderella Story
2008
as Dominique Blatt
The Rocker
2008
as Lisa
Space Chimps
2008
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Tru Loved
2008
as Ms. Maple
Adventures of Power
2008
as Joni
I Do & I Don't
2008
as Nora Stelmack
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
as Gail the Television Reporter
Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007
as Gail
Smiley Face
2007
as Casting Director
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
2007
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
iCarly
2007
as Pam Puckett
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
2007
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin
2007
as Glinton
Phineas and Ferb
2007
as Mrs. Johnson (voice)
The List
2007
as Dr. Davina
Thank God You're Here
2007
as Self
Ghost Writer
2007
as Ingrid Sorensen
Area 57
2007
as Irene Maloof
For Your Consideration
2006
as Cindy
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Help Me Help You
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
as Lucy Bobby
Psych
2006
as Commander Barbara Dunlap
Lovespring International
2006
as Victoria Ratchford
Fifty Pills
2006
as Doreen
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
as Ms. Hammond
Holly Hobbie & Friends
2006
as Joan Hobbie (voice)
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
2006
as Self
The Californians
2005
as Sybill Platt
Criminal Minds
2005
as Diana Reid
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Sissy
Bam Bam and Celeste
2005
as Darlene
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
as Paula
Weeds
2005
as The Candyman
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
2005
as Madame Rothchild (voice)
Blind Justice
2005
as Dr. Taylor
Robot Chicken
2005
as Miss Grundy (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Mother (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Chief of Police (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Timmy's Mom (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Al (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Doctor (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
Unscripted
2005
as Self
PROM-troversy
2005
as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
as Realtor (uncredited)
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Maxine Bennett
Boston Legal
2004
as Joanna Monroe
Veronica Mars
2004
as Mrs. Donaldson
Rodney
2004
as Amy O'Brien
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
2004
as Blanche Monroe
Father of the Pride
2004
as Lily (voice)
Father of the Pride
2004
as Gift Store Clerk (voice)
Sleepover
2004
as Gabby Corky
Surviving Eden
2004
as Maude Silver
The L Word
2004
as Joyce Wischnia
Little Black Boot
2004
as Grace
Arrested Development
2003
as Cindi Lightballoon
Exposed
2003
as Julie Gross
Las Vegas
2003
Two and a Half Men
2003
as Dr. Linda Freeman
Reno 911!
2003
as Therapist
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
as Oscorp Executive (voice)
A Mighty Wind
2003
as Laurie Bohner
The Big Time
2002
as Miss Rush
MDs
2002
as Aileen Poole
Monk
2002
as Dr. Julie Waterford
The Dead Zone
2002
Watching Ellie
2002
Collateral Damage
2002
as Agent Russo
According to Jim
2001
as Janice
The Division
2001
The Weber Show
2000
as Carla
Boston Public
2000
as Jane Morrell
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Ranger
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Nurse
Best in Show
2000
as Christy Cummings
Colour Me Gay
2000
Titus
2000
What Planet Are You From?
2000
as Doreen
Red Lipstick
2000
Popular
1999
The West Wing
1999
as Reporter
Family Law
1999
as Cheryl Bowman
Judging Amy
1999
as ASA Perkins
Family Guy
1999
as Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
Family Guy
1999
as (voice)
Family Guy
1999
as French Teacher (voice)
Family Guy
1999
as Dotty Campbell (voice)
Felicity
1998
as Professor Carnes
The King of Queens
1998
as Dr. Foreman
Dawson's Creek
1998
as Mrs. Witter
Dharma & Greg
1997
as Sheryl
Touch Me
1997
as Counselor
Arthur
1996
as Patty Ratburn (voice)
7th Heaven
1996
as Nurse
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
as Ms. Koppel
JAG
1995
as Sandy's Friend
Caroline in the City
1995
as Hostess
NewsRadio
1995
as Carol
Cybill
1995
Friends
1994
as Ellen
Party of Five
1994
Fatal Instinct
1993
as Prison Reporter
Frasier
1993
as Cynthia
Bakersfield P.D.
1993
as Michelle Hathaway
The X-Files
1993
as Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
The John Larroquette Show
1993
as Mary Travers
The Fugitive
1993
as Kathy Wahlund
Straight Talk
1992
as Gladys (voice)
In the Best Interest of the Children
1992
as Gwen Hatcher
The Simpsons
1989
as Jeanie (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Roz Davis (voice)
Taxi Killer
1988
Married... with Children
1987
as Greta
The Emmy Awards
1949
as Self
The Rise of Miss Power
as Miss Power
Nice Guys Finish Last
as Mom
Rock Stars
Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn
as Sinistra (voice)