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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 serie…
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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.
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Jane Lynch's Filmography
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Flower of the Dawn
as Sinistra (voice)
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
as Self
The Little Pageant That Could
as Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
as Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
as Self - Guest
Her War, Her Story: World War II
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
as Mrs. Noble
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as KJ Dillard
100% Wolf
as The Commander (voice)
#NoJoke
as Self
Prime Day Concert 2019
as Self
UglyDolls
as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
as Self
Ralph Breaks the Internet
as Calhoun (voice)
A Play
as Betty
Earth Live
as Herself - Co-Host
Dropping The Soap
as Olivia Vanderstein
Writer's Block
as Jane
The Late Bloomer
as Caroline
Mascots
as Gabby Monkhouse
After the Reality
as Doctor
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as Self
Back to the Jurassic
as Sue
To Russia with Love
as Self - Narrator (voice)
A.C.O.D.
as Dr. Judith
Afternoon Delight
as Lenore
Escape from Planet Earth
as Io (voice)
Dino Time
as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
as Calhoun (voice)
Abominable Christmas
as Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
as Self
The Three Stooges
as Mother Superior
Glee: Keep on Believin'
as Self
8
as Maggie Gallagher
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
Small Fry
as Queen Neptuna (voice)
Glee: The Concert Movie
as Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
The Lady with 700 Cats
as narrator
Rio
as Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul
as Pat Stevenson
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
as Gretched (voice)
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Shrek Forever After
as Gretched (voice)
Man Maid
as Sabena
Post Grad
as Carmella Malby
Julie & Julia
as Dorothy McWilliams
Weather Girl
as J.D.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
as Diatryma Mom (voice)
Mr. Troop Mom
as Miss Hulka
The Face is Familiar
Spring Breakdown
as Senator Hartmann
Annul Victory
as Self
The Toe Tactic
as Honey Strumpet
No Poster
Big Breaks
as M.J.
Role Models
as Gayle Sweeny
Alex's Halloween
as Mother
Another Cinderella Story
as Dominique Blatt
The Rocker
as Lisa
Space Chimps
as Dr. Poole (voice)
Tru Loved
as Ms. Maple
Adventures of Power
as Joni
I Do & I Don't
as Nora Stelmack
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
as Gail the Television Reporter
Alvin and the Chipmunks
as Gail
Smiley Face
as Casting Director
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
No Poster
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin
as Glinton
The List
as Dr. Davina
The Hammer
as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Suffering Man's Charity
as Ingrid Sorensen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
as Joan Hobbie (voice)
Area 57
as Irene Maloof
For Your Consideration
as Cindy
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Lucy Bobby
Fifty Pills
as Doreen
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
as Self
The Californians
as Sybill Platt
Bam Bam and Celeste
as Darlene
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
as Paula
PROM-troversy
as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
as Realtor (uncredited)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
as Blanche Monroe
Sleepover
as Gabby
Surviving Eden
as Maude Silver
Little Black Boot
as Grace
Exposed
as Julie Gross
A Mighty Wind
as Laurie Bohner
The Big Time
as Miss Rush
Collateral Damage
as Agent Russo
Best in Show
as Christy Cummings
Colour Me Gay
What Planet Are You From?
as Doreen
Red Lipstick
as Final TV Newscaster
Touch Me
as Counselor
Fatal Instinct
as Prison Reporter
The Fugitive
as Kathy Wahlund
Straight Talk
as Gladys (voice)
In the Best Interest of the Children
as Gwen Hatcher
Vice Versa
as Ms. Lindstrom
Taxi Killer
No Poster
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
as Self
No Poster
Nice Guys Finish Last
as Mom
The Rise of Miss Power
as Miss Power