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).
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.
External links
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm0528331
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q228852
Facebook: https://facebook.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/janelynchofficial
Filmography (Movies)
Flower of the Dawn
Character:Sinistra (voice)
Release Date:11/10/2025
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Character:Self
Release Date:22/08/2025
The Little Pageant That Could
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/06/2024
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Character:
Release Date:21/02/2024
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Character:Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Release Date:21/07/2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Character:Self - Guest
Release Date:26/04/2023
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Character:Self - Narrator (voice)
Release Date:01/11/2022
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Character:Mrs. Noble
Release Date:02/09/2022
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Character:KJ Dillard
Release Date:27/10/2020
100% Wolf
Character:The Commander (voice)
Release Date:26/06/2020
Marvelous Moments with Maisel
Character:Self
Release Date:11/05/2020
#NoJoke
Character:Self
Release Date:09/09/2019
Prime Day Concert 2019
Character:Self
Release Date:10/07/2019
UglyDolls
Character:Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
Release Date:01/05/2019
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Character:Self
Release Date:28/11/2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Character:Calhoun (voice)
Release Date:20/11/2018
A Play
Character:Betty
Release Date:01/07/2018
Earth Live
Character:Herself - Co-Host
Release Date:09/07/2017
Dropping The Soap
Character:Olivia Vanderstein
Release Date:07/03/2017
Writer's Block
Character:Jane
Release Date:31/12/2016
Mascots
Character:Gabby Monkhouse
Release Date:11/10/2016
The Late Bloomer
Character:Caroline
Release Date:07/10/2016
After the Reality
Character:Doctor
Release Date:21/04/2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Character:Self
Release Date:21/02/2016
Back to the Jurassic
Character:Sue
Release Date:02/06/2015
To Russia with Love
Character:Self - Narrator (voice)
Release Date:19/10/2014
A.C.O.D.
Character:Dr. Judith
Release Date:03/10/2013
Afternoon Delight
Character:Lenore
Release Date:30/08/2013
Escape from Planet Earth
Character:Io (voice)
Release Date:14/02/2013
Dino Time
Character:Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Release Date:07/12/2012
Wreck-It Ralph
Character:Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
Release Date:01/11/2012
Abominable Christmas
Character:Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Release Date:23/10/2012
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Character:Self
Release Date:12/08/2012
The Three Stooges
Character:Mother Superior
Release Date:13/04/2012
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Character:Self
Release Date:10/04/2012
8
Character:Maggie Gallagher
Release Date:03/03/2012
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Character:
Release Date:01/01/2012
Small Fry
Character:Queen Neptuna (voice)
Release Date:23/11/2011
Glee: The Concert Movie
Character:Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
Release Date:11/08/2011
The Lady with 700 Cats
Character:narrator
Release Date:30/07/2011
Rio
Character:Alice / Goose (voice)
Release Date:03/04/2011
Paul
Character:Pat Stevenson
Release Date:14/02/2011
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Character:Gretched (voice)
Release Date:07/12/2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Character:Dr. Poole (voice)
Release Date:26/05/2010
Shrek Forever After
Character:Gretched (voice)
Release Date:20/05/2010
Man Maid
Character:Sabena
Release Date:28/10/2009
Post Grad
Character:Carmella Malby
Release Date:21/08/2009
Julie & Julia
Character:Dorothy McWilliams
Release Date:06/08/2009
Weather Girl
Character:J.D.
Release Date:10/07/2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Character:Diatryma Mom (voice)
Release Date:26/06/2009
Mr. Troop Mom
Character:Miss Hulka
Release Date:19/06/2009
The Face is Familiar
Character:
Release Date:08/06/2009
Spring Breakdown
Character:Senator Hartmann
Release Date:22/05/2009
Annul Victory
Character:Self
Release Date:02/05/2009
The Toe Tactic
Character:Honey Strumpet
Release Date:29/01/2009
Big Breaks
Character:M.J.
Release Date:31/12/2008
Role Models
Character:Gayle Sweeny
Release Date:07/11/2008
Alex's Halloween
Character:Mother
Release Date:04/10/2008
Another Cinderella Story
Character:Dominique Blatt
Release Date:16/09/2008
The Rocker
Character:Lisa
Release Date:20/08/2008
Space Chimps
Character:Dr. Poole (voice)
Release Date:25/06/2008
Tru Loved
Character:Ms. Maple
Release Date:27/02/2008
Adventures of Power
Character:Joni
Release Date:20/01/2008
I Do & I Don't
Character:Nora Stelmack
Release Date:01/01/2008
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Character:Gail the Television Reporter
Release Date:21/12/2007
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Character:Gail
Release Date:13/12/2007
Smiley Face
Character:Casting Director
Release Date:16/11/2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Character:Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Release Date:18/09/2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Character:Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Release Date:28/08/2007
Eye of the Dolphin
Character:Glinton
Release Date:24/08/2007
The List
Character:Dr. Davina
Release Date:05/05/2007
The Hammer
Character:Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Release Date:01/04/2007
Suffering Man's Charity
Character:Ingrid Sorensen
Release Date:09/03/2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Character:Joan Hobbie (voice)
Release Date:20/02/2007
Area 57
Character:Irene Maloof
Release Date:01/01/2007
For Your Consideration
Character:Cindy
Release Date:17/11/2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Character:Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Release Date:24/10/2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Character:Lucy Bobby
Release Date:04/08/2006
Fifty Pills
Character:Doreen
Release Date:26/04/2006
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Character:Self
Release Date:12/02/2006
The Californians
Character:Sybill Platt
Release Date:21/10/2005
Bam Bam and Celeste
Character:Darlene
Release Date:13/09/2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Character:Paula
Release Date:11/08/2005
PROM-troversy
Character:Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Release Date:05/01/2005
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Character:Realtor (uncredited)
Release Date:16/12/2004
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Character:Blanche Monroe
Release Date:18/09/2004
Sleepover
Character:Gabby Corky
Release Date:09/07/2004
Surviving Eden
Character:Maude Silver
Release Date:01/03/2004
Little Black Boot
Character:Grace
Release Date:16/01/2004
Exposed
Character:Julie Gross
Release Date:17/10/2003
A Mighty Wind
Character:Laurie Bohner
Release Date:16/04/2003
The Big Time
Character:Miss Rush
Release Date:20/10/2002
Collateral Damage
Character:Agent Russo
Release Date:06/02/2002
Best in Show
Character:Christy Cummings
Release Date:29/09/2000
Colour Me Gay
Character:
Release Date:01/06/2000
What Planet Are You From?
Character:Doreen
Release Date:03/03/2000
Red Lipstick
Character:Final TV Newscaster
Release Date:16/02/2000
Touch Me
Character:Counselor
Release Date:05/09/1997
Fatal Instinct
Character:Prison Reporter
Release Date:29/10/1993
The Fugitive
Character:Kathy Wahlund
Release Date:06/08/1993
Straight Talk
Character:Gladys (voice)
Release Date:03/04/1992
In the Best Interest of the Children
Character:Gwen Hatcher
Release Date:16/02/1992
Taxi Killer
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1988
Television Appearances
Celebrity Weakest Link
Character:Self - Host
Krapopolis
Character:Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
Digman!
Character:Amelia Earhart (voice)
Velma
Character:Donna (voice)
Oddballs
Character:Grandma (voice)
Sherri
Character:Self - Guest
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Character:Celia (voice)
El Deafo
Character:Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
Harriet the Spy
Character:Ole Golly (voice)
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Character:Ms. Roop (voice)
Only Murders in the Building
Character:Sazz Pataki
Money, Explained
Character:Self - Narrator
The Great North
Character:Aunt Dirt (voice)
Meet the Chimps
Character:Narrator
Weakest Link
Character:Self - Host
Close Enough
Character:Barb (voice)
Space Force
Character:Admiral Maywheather
Solar Opposites
Character:Kabronius (voice)
Stars in the House
Character:Self
Tamron Hall
Character:Self - Guest
Tamron Hall
Character:
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Character:Self
Middle School Moguls
Character:Mogul Victoria (voice)
25 Words or Less
Character:Self
Summer Camp Island
Character:Skadi's Mom (voice)
Blark and Son
Character:Frankie
Dallas & Robo
Character:Carol
Final Space
Character:AVA (voice)
Big Hero 6 The Series
Character:Supersonic Sue (voice)
Will & Grace
Character:Roberta
Manhunt
Character:Janet Reno
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Character:Self
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Character:Sophie Lennon
The Good Fight
Character:Madeline Starkey
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Character:Dumper (voice)
The Real O'Neals
Character:Jane Lynch
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Character:Self
Angel from Hell
Character:Amy
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Character:Bernadette Steel (voice)
We Bare Bears
Character:Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Character:Self
Girl Meets World
Character:Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Character:Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character:Self
Hollywood Game Night
Character:Self - Host
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Character:Cob (voice)
Finding Your Roots
Character:Self
Inside Comedy
Character:Self
Web Therapy
Character:Claire Dudek
The Glee Project
Character:Self
Bubble Guppies
Character:The Genie (voice)
Portlandia
Character:Barbecue Planner
Bob's Burgers
Character:Carol (voice)
Conan
Character:Self
MasterChef
Character:Self
The Cleveland Show
Character:
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character:Self - Guest
Glee
Character:Sue Sylvester
Party Down
Character:Constance Carmell
Web Therapy
Character:Claire Dudek
iCarly
Character:Pam Puckett
Phineas and Ferb
Character:Mrs. Johnson (voice)
Thank God You're Here
Character:Self
Help Me Help You
Character:
Psych
Character:Commander Barbara Dunlap
Lovespring International
Character:Victoria Ratchford
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Character:Ms. Hammond
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Character:Joan Hobbie (voice)
The Reichen Show
Character:Self
Criminal Minds
Character:Diana Reid
My Name Is Earl
Character:Sissy
Weeds
Character:The Candyman
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Character:Madame Rothchild (voice)
Blind Justice
Character:Dr. Taylor
Robot Chicken
Character:Miss Grundy (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Mother (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Chief of Police (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Timmy's Mom (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Al (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Doctor (voice)
American Dad!
Character:Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
Unscripted
Character:Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Character:Self
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Character:Self - Host
Desperate Housewives
Character:Maxine Bennett
Boston Legal
Character:Joanna Monroe
Veronica Mars
Character:Mrs. Donaldson
Rodney
Character:Amy O'Brien
Father of the Pride
Character:Gift Store Clerk (voice)
Father of the Pride
Character:Lily (voice)
The Soup
Character:Self
The L Word
Character:Joyce Wischnia
Arrested Development
Character:Cindi Lightballoon
Las Vegas
Character:Helen Putasca
Two and a Half Men
Character:Dr. Linda Freeman
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Character:Self
Reno 911!
Character:Therapist
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Character:Oscorp Executive (voice)
Real Time with Bill Maher
Character:Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character:Self - Guest
MDs
Character:Aileen Poole
Monk
Character:Dr. Julie Waterford
The Dead Zone
Character:Flo McMurtry
Watching Ellie
Character:
According to Jim
Character:Janice
The Division
Character:
The Weber Show
Character:Carla
Boston Public
Character:Jane Morrell
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character:Ranger
Gilmore Girls
Character:Nurse
Titus
Character:Prosecutor
Popular
Character:Suzi Klein
The West Wing
Character:Reporter
Family Law
Character:Cheryl Bowman
Judging Amy
Character:ASA Perkins
Family Guy
Character:Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
Family Guy
Character:French Teacher (voice)
Family Guy
Character:(voice)
Family Guy
Character:Dotty Campbell (voice)
Felicity
Character:Professor Carnes
The King of Queens
Character:Dr. Foreman
Dawson's Creek
Character:Mrs. Witter
Dharma & Greg
Character:Sheryl
The View
Character:Self - Guest Co-Host
Arthur
Character:Patty Ratburn (voice)
7th Heaven
Character:Nurse
3rd Rock from the Sun
Character:Ms. Koppel
JAG
Character:Sandy's Friend
Caroline in the City
Character:Hostess
NewsRadio
Character:Carol
Cybill
Character:Mrs. Sweeney
Friends
Character:Ellen
Party of Five
Character:Dr. Pennant
NYPD Blue
Character:Susanna Howe
Frasier
Character:Cynthia
Bakersfield P.D.
Character:Michelle Hathaway
The X-Files
Character:Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
The John Larroquette Show
Character:Mary Travers
The Simpsons
Character:Jeanie (voice)
The Simpsons
Character:Roz Davis (voice)
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Character:Self - Guest
Married... with Children
Character:Greta
Entertainment Tonight
Character:Self
Saturday Night Live
Character:Self - Host
People's Choice Awards
Character:Self - Host
The Emmy Awards
Character:Self
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