Jane Lynch
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order
Cordelia Travers
1990
Series
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
1999
Series
Family Guy
(voice)
1999
Series
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell (voice)
1999
Series
Family Guy
French Teacher (voice)
1999
Series
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice)
1989
Series
The Simpsons
Roz Davis (voice)
1989
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid
2005
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger
2000
Series
Friends
Ellen
1994
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
Series
American Dad!
Mother (voice)
2005
Series
American Dad!
Chief of Police (voice)
2005
Series
American Dad!
Timmy's Mom (voice)
2005
Series
American Dad!
Doctor (voice)
2005
Series
American Dad!
Al (voice)
2005
Series
American Dad!
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
2005
Series
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett
2004
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman
2003
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
Series
The West Wing
Reporter
1999
Series
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
1993
Series
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford
2002
Series
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice)
2011
Series
Frasier
Cynthia
1993
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
Conan
Self - Guest
2010
Series
Married... with Children
Greta
1987
Series
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap
2006
Series
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe
1993
Series
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Series
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003
Series
JAG
Sandy's Friend
1995
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Series
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice)
2007
Series
Glee
Sue Sylvester
2009
Series
Gilmore Girls
Nurse
2000
Series
The View
Self - Guest Co-Host
1997
Series
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon
2003
Series
According to Jim
Janice
2001
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki
2021
Series
iCarly
Pam Puckett
2007
Series
Las Vegas
Helen Putasca
2003
Series
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice)
2005
Series
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe
2004
Series
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman
1998
Series
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter
1998
Series
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson
2004
Series
We Bare Bears
Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
2015
Series
Weeds
The Candyman
2005
Series
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
Series
Arthur
Patty Ratburn (voice)
1996
Series
Judging Amy
ASA Perkins
1999
Series
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey
2017
Series
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Series
MasterChef
Self
2010
Series
Party of Five
Dr. Pennant
1994
Series
My Name Is Earl
Sissy
2005
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Guest
2003
Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Series
Reno 911!
Therapist
2003
Series
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice)
2020
Series
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel
1996
Series
The Division
2001
Series
The Dead Zone
Flo McMurtry
2002
Series
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019
Series
Tamron Hall
2019
Series
25 Words or Less
Self
2018
Series
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice)
2018
Series
The Cleveland Show
2009
Series
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia
2004
Series
Boston Public
Jane Morrell
2000
Series
Felicity
Professor Carnes
1998
Series
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon
2017
Series
Arli$$
Penny Bullock
1996
Series
Bubble Guppies
The Genie (voice)
2011
Film
Wreck-It Ralph
Calhoun (voice)
2012
Series
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner
2011
Series
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice)
2022
Series
Big Hero 6 The Series
Supersonic Sue (voice)
2017
Series
Caroline in the City
Hostess
1995
Series
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Oscorp Executive (voice)
2003
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975
Film
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009
Series
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
2015
Series
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self
2016
The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Series
Cybill
Mrs. Sweeney
1995
Series
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
2023
Series
Happy's Place
Val
2024
Series
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice)
2021
Series
The Soup
Self
2004
Series
7th Heaven
Nurse
1996
Film
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
2011
Film
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
2010
Series
Family Law
Cheryl Bowman
1999
Series
NewsRadio
Carol
1995
Film
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
1993
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
Manhunt
Janet Reno
2017
Series
Manhunt
Janet Reno (voice)
2017
Film
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
2018
Series
Girl Meets World
Self
2014
Series
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Ms. Roop (voice)
2021
Series
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl
1997
Series
Party Down
Constance Carmell
2009
Film
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
2007
Series
Close Enough
Barb (voice)
2020
Series
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather
2020
Series
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
Series
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Ms. Hammond
2006
Series
Velma
Donna (voice)
2023
Film
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
2005
Series
Will & Grace
Roberta
2017
Film
Paul
Pat Stevenson
2011
Series
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Host
2025
Series
Final Space
AVA (voice)
2018
Series
The John Larroquette Show
Mary Travers
1993
Film
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
2004
Series
El Deafo
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
2022
Series
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Bernadette Steel (voice)
2015
Series
Popular
Suzi Klein
1999
Film
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
2009
Series
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
2008
Series
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly (voice)
2021
Series
Oddballs
Grandma (voice)
2022
Series
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Madame Rothchild (voice)
2005
Film
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
2008
Series
Hollywood Game Night
Self - Host
2013
Series
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice)
2023
Series
Titus
Prosecutor
2000
Film
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
2009
Series
Inside Comedy
Self
2012
Series
Blind Justice
Dr. Taylor
2005
Film
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
2006
Film
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011
Film
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
2020
Series
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Series
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
2011
Series
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self - Host
2004
Series
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Cob (voice)
2012
Film
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
2002
Film
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
2008
Series
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice)
2016
Series
Father of the Pride
Lily (voice)
2004
Series
Father of the Pride
Gift Store Clerk (voice)
2004
Film
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
2012
Series
The Real O'Neals
Jane Lynch
2016
Film
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2019
Series
Unscripted
Jane Lynch
2005
Series
Rodney
Amy O'Brien
2004
Series
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
Self
2025
Series
Watching Ellie
Roman
2002
Film
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
2008
Film
Smiley Face
Casting Director
2007
Film
Vice Versa
Ms. Lindstrom
1988
Series
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway
1993
Film
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
2013
Film
The Rocker
Lisa
2008
Film
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
2007
Film
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
2000
Series
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self
2017
Film
Sleepover
Gabby
2004
Series
MDs
Aileen Poole
2002
Series
Blark and Son
Frankie
2018
Series
Money, Explained
Self - Narrator
2021
Series
The Glee Project
Self
2011
Series
Help Me Help You
2006
Series
Thank God You're Here
Self
2007
Series
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949
Series
The Weber Show
Carla
2000
Series
Weakest Link
Self - Host
2020
Film
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012
Series
Angel from Hell
Amy
2016
Series
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford
2006
Series
Dallas & Robo
Carol
2018
Film
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
2010
Film
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
2003
Film
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
2008
Film
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
2013
Film
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2012
Film
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
2010
Film
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
2000
Film
For Your Consideration
Cindy
2006
Film
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
2023
Film
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
1993
Film
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
2013
Film
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
2020
Series
Meet the Chimps
Narrator
2020
Big Breaks
M.J.
2008
Film
Weather Girl
J.D.
2009
Film
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
2012
Film
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
2009
Series
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice)
2006
Film
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
2022
Film
#NoJoke
Self
2019
Film
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
1992
Film
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Film
The Californians
Sybill Platt
2005
Film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
Film
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
2009
Film
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
2016
Film
Area 57
Irene Maloof
2007
Film
Fifty Pills
Doreen
2006
Film
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
2016
Film
Exposed
Julie Gross
2003
Film
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
2008
Film
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
2012
Film
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
2006
Film
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
2023
Series
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice)
2019
Film
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2011
Film
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016
Film
The Face is Familiar
2009
Film
8
Maggie Gallagher
2012
Film
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
1992
Film
The List
Dr. Davina
2007
Film
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
2007
Film
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
2009
Film
Touch Me
Counselor
1997
Film
After the Reality
Doctor
2016
Film
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Self
Film
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
2015
Film
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
2004
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
Film
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
2017
Film
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
2007
Film
Man Maid
Sabena
2009
Film
The Big Time
Miss Rush
2002
Film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006
Film
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
2005
Film
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
2018
Film
Taxi Killer
1988
Film
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
2007
Film
Alex's Halloween
Mother
2008
Film
Adventures of Power
Joni
2008
Film
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
2019
Film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
2007
Film
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Film
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
2012
Film
A Play
Betty
2018
Film
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
2000
Film
Annul Victory
Self
2009
Film
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
2017
Film
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
2014
Film
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
2004
Film
Little Black Boot
Grace
2004
Film
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
2025
Film
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
2025
Film
Writer's Block
Jane
2016
Film
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
2011
Film
Colour Me Gay
2000
Film
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
Film
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2005
Rock Stars