Jane Lynch
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
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice)
The Simpsons
Roz Davis (voice)
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
Family Guy
(voice)
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell (voice)
Family Guy
French Teacher (voice)
Friends
Ellen
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger
American Dad!
Mother (voice)
American Dad!
Chief of Police (voice)
American Dad!
Timmy's Mom (voice)
American Dad!
Doctor (voice)
American Dad!
Al (voice)
American Dad!
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice)
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice)
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett
The West Wing
Reporter
Gilmore Girls
Nurse
Weeds
The Candyman
Frasier
Cynthia
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap
JAG
Sandy's Friend
Married... with Children
Greta
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice)
iCarly
Pam Puckett
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe
We Bare Bears
Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon
Glee
Sue Sylvester
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice)
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey
According to Jim
Janice
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter
Las Vegas
Helen Putasca
Bubble Guppies
The Genie (voice)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe
Reno 911!
Therapist
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice)
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson
My Name Is Earl
Sissy
Felicity
Professor Carnes
Judging Amy
ASA Perkins
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
Boston Public
Jane Morrell
Girl Meets World
Self
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Ms. Hammond
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice)
MasterChef
Self
Party of Five
Dr. Pennant
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia
The Cleveland Show
The Division
Wreck-It Ralph
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Ms. Roop (voice)
The Dead Zone
Flo McMurtry
The John Larroquette Show
Mary Travers
Close Enough
Barb (voice)
7th Heaven
Nurse
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather
Paul
Pat Stevenson
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
NewsRadio
Carol
Hollywood Game Night
Self - Host
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
25 Words or Less
Self
Big Hero 6 The Series
Supersonic Sue (voice)
Caroline in the City
Hostess
Arthur
Patty Ratburn (voice)
Sleepover
Gabby Corky
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner
Finding Your Roots
Self
Cybill
Mrs. Sweeney
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Cob (voice)
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
Manhunt
Janet Reno
Will & Grace
Roberta
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice)
Party Down
Constance Carmell
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
The Californians
Sybill Platt
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Stars in the House
Self
Velma
Donna (voice)
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Madame Rothchild (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Oscorp Executive (voice)
Final Space
AVA (voice)
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly (voice)
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl
Family Law
Cheryl Bowman
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Bernadette Steel (voice)
The Rocker
Lisa
Touch Me
Counselor
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
Oddballs
Grandma (voice)
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
Annul Victory
Self
Area 57
Irene Maloof
Titus
Prosecutor
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice)
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
Smiley Face
Casting Director
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
Popular
Suzi Klein
Blind Justice
Dr. Taylor
Big Breaks
M.J.
Father of the Pride
Lily (voice)
Father of the Pride
Gift Store Clerk (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
For Your Consideration
Cindy
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
Taxi Killer
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway
Help Me Help You
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
Unscripted
Self
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice)
Adventures of Power
Joni
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
The Real O'Neals
Jane Lynch
#NoJoke
Self
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self
MDs
Aileen Poole
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
Money, Explained
Self - Narrator
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
The Weber Show
Carla
Angel from Hell
Amy
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Host
Rodney
Amy O'Brien
El Deafo
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
Weather Girl
J.D.
Dallas & Robo
Carol
The Emmy Awards
Self
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
The Glee Project
Self
Blark and Son
Frankie
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
Writer's Block
Jane
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
Watching Ellie
Weakest Link
Self - Host
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
Alex's Halloween
Mother
Little Black Boot
Grace
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice)
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
Thank God You're Here
Self
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
8
Maggie Gallagher
Fifty Pills
Doreen
The List
Dr. Davina
Man Maid
Sabena
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford
Colour Me Gay
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice)
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
A Play
Betty
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
Meet the Chimps
Narrator
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
Exposed
Julie Gross
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Self
Rock Stars
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
The Face is Familiar
The Big Time
Miss Rush
After the Reality
Doctor
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Conan
Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
Sherri
Self - Guest
The View
Self - Guest Co-Host
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
The Soup
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Tamron Hall
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
The Reichen Show
Self
Entertainment Tonight
Self
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self - Host
Inside Comedy
Self