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.
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
#NoJoke
Self
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
A Play
Betty
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
Writer's Block
Jane
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
After the Reality
Doctor
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
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Maggie Gallagher
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul
Pat Stevenson
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
Man Maid
Sabena
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
Weather Girl
J.D.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
The Face is Familiar
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
Annul Victory
Self
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
Big Breaks
M.J.
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
Alex's Halloween
Mother
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
The Rocker
Lisa
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
Adventures of Power
Joni
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
Smiley Face
Casting Director
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
The List
Dr. Davina
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
Area 57
Irene Maloof
For Your Consideration
Cindy
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
Fifty Pills
Doreen
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
The Californians
Sybill Platt
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
Sleepover
Gabby Corky
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
Little Black Boot
Grace
Exposed
Julie Gross
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
The Big Time
Miss Rush
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
Colour Me Gay
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
Touch Me
Counselor
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
Taxi Killer