Cast
Jane Lynch
Acting
Cast
Jane Lynch
Known for
Acting
Born
1960-07-14
From
Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Also known as Jane Marie 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.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
as Diatryma Mom (voice)
Rio
as Alice / Goose (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
The Fugitive
as Kathy Wahlund
Shrek Forever After
as Gretched (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
as Calhoun (voice)
The 40 Year Old Virgin
as Paula
Alvin and the Chipmunks
as Gail
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
as Realtor (uncredited)
Paul
as Pat Stevenson
Another Cinderella Story
as Dominique Blatt
Role Models
as Gayle Sweeny
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Lucy Bobby
Collateral Damage
as Agent Russo
Escape from Planet Earth
as Io (voice)
The Three Stooges
as Mother Superior
Vice Versa
as Ms. Lindstrom
Sleepover
as Gabby Corky
Julie & Julia
as Dorothy McWilliams
For Your Consideration
as Cindy
UglyDolls
as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
The Rocker
as Lisa
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as Gail the Television Reporter
Small Fry
as Queen Neptuna (voice)
Best in Show
as Christy Cummings
Straight Talk
as Gladys (voice)
Space Chimps
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Afternoon Delight
as Lenore
Dino Time
as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
100% Wolf
as The Commander (voice)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as Self
Fatal Instinct
as Prison Reporter
#NoJoke
as Self
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
as Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Spring Breakdown
as Senator Hartmann
Smiley Face
as Casting Director
Mascots
as Gabby Monkhouse
Exposed
as Julie Gross
Post Grad
as Carmella Malby
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
as Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
as Self - Guest
Glee: The Concert Movie
as Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
What Planet Are You From?
as Doreen
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
as Dr. Poole (voice)
A.C.O.D.
as Dr. Judith
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
The Late Bloomer
as Caroline
A Mighty Wind
as Laurie Bohner
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
as Gretched (voice)
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as KJ Dillard
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
as Mrs. Noble
8
as Maggie Gallagher
Mr. Troop Mom
as Miss Hulka
Weather Girl
as J.D.
In the Best Interest of the Children
as Gwen Hatcher
After the Reality
as Doctor
Flower of the Dawn
as Sinistra (voice)
Fifty Pills
as Doreen
The Big Time
as Miss Rush
Abominable Christmas
as Margaret Knowhow (voice)
The List
as Dr. Davina
Suffering Man's Charity
as Ingrid Sorensen
Touch Me
as Counselor
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Area 57
as Irene Maloof
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
as Self
Big Breaks
as M.J.
Adventures of Power
as Joni
Man Maid
as Sabena
The Toe Tactic
as Honey Strumpet
The Face is Familiar
Glee: Keep on Believin'
as Self
Tru Loved
as Ms. Maple
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage)
Surviving Eden
as Maude Silver
The Hammer
as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
Eye of the Dolphin
as Glinton
Annul Victory
as Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Joan Hobbie (voice)
Bam Bam and Celeste
as Darlene
Back to the Jurassic
as Sue
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
PROM-troversy
as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
I Do & I Don't
as Nora Stelmack
Taxi Killer
Dropping The Soap
as Olivia Vanderstein
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
as Blanche Monroe
The Californians
as Sybill Platt
Red Lipstick
as Final TV Newscaster
A Play
as Betty
Nice Guys Finish Last
as Mom
Colour Me Gay
Alex's Halloween
as Mother
Prime Day Concert 2019
as Self
Earth Live
as Herself - Co-Host
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
as Self
The Lady with 700 Cats
as narrator
To Russia with Love
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Little Black Boot
as Grace
Her War, Her Story: World War II
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Writer's Block
as Jane
The Rise of Miss Power
as Miss Power
Rock Stars
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
as Self