Jane Lynch
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
2008
asLisa
2010
asGretched (voice)
1993
asKathy Wahlund
2008
asJoni
2007
asGail
2007
asGail the Television Reporter
2005
asPaula
2009
asDorothy McWilliams
2007
asJoan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2009
asCarmella Malby
2006
asLucy Bobby
2003
asLaurie Bohner
2004
asGabby Corky
2007
asCasting Director
2003
asJulie Gross
2000
asChristy Cummings
2006
asCindy
2008
asDominique Blatt
2008
asGayle Sweeny
2010
asDr. Poole (voice)
2023
asSelf - Guest
2011
asAlice / Goose (voice)
2011
asPat Stevenson
2007
asDr. Davina
2007
asGlinton
2013
asIo (voice)
2009
asSenator Hartmann
2009
asJ.D.
2007
asJoan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2009
asMiss Hulka
2007
asIngrid Sorensen
2012
asSergeant Calhoun (voice)
2005
asSybill Platt
2009
asSabena
2012
asMother Superior
2023
asBobbi St. Simone (voice)
2012
asMargaret Knowhow (voice)
1993
asPrison Reporter
2013
asDr. Judith
2008
asNora Stelmack
2013
asLenore
2009
asHoney Strumpet
2012
asSue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2000
as
2009
as
2004
asGrace
2008
asM.J.
2005
asDarlene
asMiss Power
2009
asDiatryma Mom (voice)
2022
asMrs. Noble
asMom
2022
asSelf - Narrator (voice)
1992
asGwen Hatcher
2012
asSelf
2024
as
2011
asSue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2002
asMiss Rush
2010
asGretched (voice)
2006
asJoan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2016
asGabby Monkhouse
2011
asQueen Neptuna (voice)
2016
asSelf
as 
asSinistra (voice)
2006
asSelf
2016
asCaroline
2016
asDoctor
2006
asDoreen
2012
asMaggie Gallagher
2011
asnarrator
2018
asCalhoun (voice)
2008
asMs. Maple
2016
asJane
1997
asCounselor
2017
asHerself - Co-Host
2008
asDr. Poole (voice)
2007
asIrene Maloof
2000
as
2014
asSelf - Narrator (voice)
2008
asMother
2018
asSelf
2004
asBlanche Monroe
2005
asMimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2019
asSelf
2019
asScanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2004
asRealtor (uncredited)
2002
asAgent Russo
2000
asDoreen
2020
asThe Commander (voice)
1988
as
2009
asSelf
1992
asGladys (voice)
2018
asBetty
2017
asOlivia Vanderstein
2020
asKJ Dillard
2012
asSelf
2004
asMaude Silver
2012
as
2018
asAVA
2015
asSue
2007
asKnowledgable Shopper
as
asJane Morrell
asThe Candyman
asJeanie (voice)
asSue Sylvester
asMrs. Donaldson
asMother (voice)
asDotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
asMaxine Bennett
asFlo McMurtry
as
as
asASA Perkins
asEllen
asDr. Julie Waterford
asJanice
asMrs. Witter
asVictoria Ratchford
as
asDr. Linda Freeman
as
asSelf - Guest
as 
asRanger
asSelf
asCynthia
asSheryl
asJoyce Wischnia
asCarol
asBarb (voice)
asSelf
asDiana Reid
as
asSelf
asMrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
asDr. Foreman
asFrankie
as
asAVA (voice)
asSandy's Friend
asMs. Hammond
asNurse
asAmy O'Brien
asNurse
asCindi Lightballoon
asJoanna Monroe
asTank / Additional Voices (voice)
asasMichelle Hathaway
asDr. Taylor
asCheryl Bowman
as
asConstance Carmell
asAileen Poole
asSelf
asSelf - Narrator
as
asSelf - Host
asSelf
asCarol (voice)
asTherapist
asProfessor Carnes
asSelf - Host
asPam Puckett
asSazz Pataki
as(voice)
asFrench Teacher (voice)
asDotty Campbell (voice)
asJoan Hobbie (voice)
asOle Golly (voice)
as(voice)
asAmy
asChief of Police (voice)
asSelf - Guest
asTimmy's Mom (voice)
asAl (voice)
asDoctor (voice)
asSelf - Host
asSelf
asSelf
asMrs. Sinklemann (voice)
as
asJane Lynch
asMadeline Starkey
asBernadette Steel (voice)
asGreta
asMs. Koppel
asSelf
asLily (voice)
asGift Store Clerk (voice)
asMadame Rothchild (voice)
asBrenda the Sphinx (voice)
asRoberta
asRoz Davis (voice)
asSelf - Guest Co-Host
asSelf
asSelf - Guest
asSophie Lennon
asPatty Ratburn (voice)
asSelf
asJanet Reno
asSelf
asSelf - Guest
asSelf
asClaire Dudek
asCarol
asClaire Dudek
asMrs. Johnson (voice)
asOscorp Executive (voice)
asSkadi's Mom (voice)
asBarbecue Planner
asSupersonic Sue (voice)
asMiss Grundy (voice)
asGrandma (voice)
asMary Travers
asSelf
asAunt Dirt (voice)
as
asSissy
asSelf
asHerself
asMogul Victoria (voice)
asCommander Barbara Dunlap
asSelf - Host
asSelf
asReporter
asDonna (voice)
asMs. Roop (voice)
asSelf
asSelf
asAdmiral Maywheather
asMother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
asHostess
asCarla
asThe Genie (voice)
asSelf
asNarrator
asSelf
asSelf
asDumper (voice)
asSelf
Production
Crew
Directing
