Jane Lynch
Acting
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.
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Filmography of
Jane Lynch
Self (archive footage)
... 2024
... 2024
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
... 2023
Self - Guest
... 2023
Self - Narrator (voice)
... 2022
Mrs. Noble
... 2022
KJ Dillard
... 2020
The Commander (voice)
... 2020
Self
... 2019
... 2019
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
... 2019
... 2018
Calhoun (voice)
... 2018
Betty
... 2018
Herself - Co-Host
... 2017
Olivia Vanderstein
... 2017
Jane
... 2016
Gabby Monkhouse
... 2016
Caroline
... 2016
Doctor
... 2016
... 2016
... 2015
Self - Narrator (voice)
... 2014
Dr. Judith
... 2013
Lenore
... 2013
Io (voice)
... 2013
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
... 2012
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
... 2012
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
... 2012
... 2012
Mother Superior
... 2012
... 2012
Maggie Gallagher
... 2012
... 2012
Queen Neptuna (voice)
... 2011
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
... 2011
narrator
... 2011
Alice / Goose (voice)
... 2011
Pat Stevenson
... 2011
Gretched (voice)
... 2010
Dr. Poole (voice)
... 2010
Gretched (voice)
... 2010
Sabena
... 2009
Carmella Malby
... 2009
Dorothy McWilliams
... 2009
J.D.
... 2009
Diatryma Mom (voice)
... 2009
Miss Hulka
... 2009
... 2009
Senator Hartmann
... 2009
Self
... 2009
Honey Strumpet
... 2009
M.J.
... 2008
Gayle Sweeny
... 2008
Mother
... 2008
Dominique Blatt
... 2008
Lisa
... 2008
Dr. Poole (voice)
... 2008
Ms. Maple
... 2008
Joni
... 2008
Nora Stelmack
... 2008
Gail the Television Reporter
... 2007
... 2007
Casting Director
... 2007
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
... 2007
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
... 2007
Glinton
... 2007
Dr. Davina
... 2007
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
... 2007
Ingrid Sorensen
... 2007
Irene Maloof
... 2007
Cindy
... 2006
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
... 2006
Lucy Bobby
... 2006
Doreen
... 2006
... 2006
Sybill Platt
... 2005
Darlene
... 2005
Paula
... 2005
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
... 2005
Realtor (uncredited)
... 2004
Blanche Monroe
... 2004
Gabby Corky
... 2004
Maude Silver
... 2004
Grace
... 2004
Julie Gross
... 2003
Laurie Bohner
... 2003
Miss Rush
... 2002
Agent Russo
... 2002
Christy Cummings
... 2000
... 2000
Doreen
... 2000
... 2000
Counselor
... 1997
Prison Reporter
... 1993
Kathy Wahlund
... 1993
Gladys (voice)
... 1992
Gwen Hatcher
... 1992
... 1988
Miss Power
Sinistra (voice)