Jane Lynch
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 14, 1960
- Birthplace
- Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
- Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol! TBA
as Self
- Nice Guys Finish Last
Nice Guys Finish Last TBA
as Mom
The Rise of Miss Power TBA
as Miss Power
Flower of the Dawn 2025
as Sinistra (voice)
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview 2025
as Self
The Little Pageant That Could 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala 2024
Actor
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
Her War, Her Story: World War II 2022
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go 2022
as Mrs. Noble
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine 2020
as KJ Dillard
100% Wolf 2020
as The Commander (voice)
#NoJoke 2019
as Self
Prime Day Concert 2019 2019
as Self
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)
A Play 2018
as Betty
Earth Live 2017
as Herself - Co-Host
Dropping The Soap 2017
as Olivia Vanderstein
Writer's Block 2016
as Jane
The Late Bloomer 2016
as Caroline
Mascots 2016
as Gabby Monkhouse
After the Reality 2016
as Doctor
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows 2016
as Self
Back to the Jurassic 2015
as Sue
To Russia with Love 2014
as Self - Narrator (voice)
A.C.O.D. 2013
as Dr. Judith
Afternoon Delight 2013
as Lenore
Ronny & i 2013
Executive Producer
Escape from Planet Earth 2013
as Io (voice)
Dino Time 2012
as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph 2012
as 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
8 2012
as Maggie Gallagher
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power 2012
Actor
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
Rio 2011
as Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul 2011
as Pat Stevenson
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular 2010
as Gretched (voice)
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 2010
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Shrek Forever After 2010
as Gretched (voice)
Man Maid 2009
as Sabena
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
Actor
Spring Breakdown 2009
as Senator Hartmann
Annul Victory 2009
as Self
The Toe Tactic 2009
as Honey Strumpet
- Big Breaks
Big Breaks 2008
as M.J.
Role Models 2008
as Gayle Sweeny
Alex's Halloween 2008
as Mother
Another Cinderella Story 2008
as Dominique Blatt, Vocals
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)
- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party 2007
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin 2007
as Glinton
The List 2007
as Dr. Davina
The Hammer 2007
as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Suffering Man's Charity 2007
as Ingrid Sorensen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures 2007
as Joan Hobbie (voice)
Area 57 2007
as Irene Maloof
For Your Consideration 2006
as Cindy
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes 2006
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006
as Lucy Bobby
Fifty Pills 2006
as Doreen
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema 2006
as Self
The Californians 2005
as Sybill Platt
Bam Bam and Celeste 2005
as Darlene
The 40 Year-Old Virgin 2005
as Paula
PROM-troversy 2005
as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 2004
as Realtor (uncredited)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother 2004
as Blanche Monroe
Sleepover 2004
as Gabby
Surviving Eden 2004
as Maude Silver
Little Black Boot 2004
as Grace
Exposed 2003
as Julie Gross
A Mighty Wind 2003
as Laurie Bohner
The Big Time 2002
as Miss Rush
Collateral Damage 2002
as Agent Russo
Best in Show 2000
as Christy Cummings
Colour Me Gay 2000
Actor
What Planet Are You From? 2000
as Doreen
Red Lipstick 2000
as Final TV Newscaster
Touch Me 1997
as Counselor
Fatal Instinct 1993
as Prison Reporter
The Fugitive 1993
as Kathy Wahlund
Straight Talk 1992
as Gladys (voice)
In the Best Interest of the Children 1992
as Gwen Hatcher
Vice Versa 1988
as Ms. Lindstrom
Taxi Killer 1988
Actor
Credits from TMDB.