Jane Lynch
Acting
Born: Jul 14, 1960
From: Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love | Self - Guest | 2023 | 8.4 |
| Escape from Planet Earth | Io (voice) | 2013 | 5.76 |
| Rio | Alice / Goose (voice) | 2011 | 6.762 |
| Paul | Pat Stevenson | 2011 | 6.735 |
| Shrek Forever After | Gretched (voice) | 2010 | 6.394 |
| Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Dr. Poole (voice) | 2010 | 4.395 |
| Julie & Julia | Dorothy McWilliams | 2009 | 6.715 |
| Post Grad | Carmella Malby | 2009 | 4.992 |
| Spring Breakdown | Senator Hartmann | 2009 | 5.4 |
| Weather Girl | J.D. | 2009 | 5.6 |
| Mr. Troop Mom | Miss Hulka | 2009 | 5.3 |
| The Rocker | Lisa | 2008 | 6.039 |
| Adventures of Power | Joni | 2008 | 4.9 |
| Another Cinderella Story | Dominique Blatt | 2008 | 7.312 |
| Role Models | Gayle Sweeny | 2008 | 6.488 |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks | Gail | 2007 | 5.834 |
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Gail the Television Reporter | 2007 | 6.601 |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | 2007 | — |
| Smiley Face | Casting Director | 2007 | 6.015 |
| The List | Dr. Davina | 2007 | 4.375 |
| Eye of the Dolphin | Glinton | 2007 | 6.095 |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | 2007 | 10.0 |
| Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Lucy Bobby | 2006 | 6.369 |
| For Your Consideration | Cindy | 2006 | 5.772 |
| The 40 Year Old Virgin | Paula | 2005 | 6.42 |
| Sleepover | Gabby Corky | 2004 | 6.046 |
| A Mighty Wind | Laurie Bohner | 2003 | 6.783 |
| Exposed | Julie Gross | 2003 | 6.5 |
| Best in Show | Christy Cummings | 2000 | 6.885 |
| The Fugitive | Kathy Wahlund | 1993 | 7.5 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1960 |
| From | Evergreen Park, Illinois, … |