1960-07-14 Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
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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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love | Self - Guest | 2023-04-26 |
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Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go | 2022-09-02 | |
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100% Wolf | The Commander (voice) | 2020-06-26 |
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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine | KJ Dillard | 2020-10-27 |
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#NoJoke | Herself | 2019-09-09 |
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UglyDolls | Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice) | 2019-05-01 |
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Taylor Swift - Live at Amazon Prime Day Concert | Host | 2019-07-11 |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet | Calhoun (voice) | 2018-11-20 |
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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy | Self | 2018-11-28 |
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A Play | Betty | 2018-07-01 |
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Earth Live | Herself - Co-Host | 2017-07-09 |
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Dropping The Soap | Olivia Vanderstein | 2017-03-07 |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self | 2016-02-21 |
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Mascots | Gabby Monkhouse | 2016-10-11 |
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The Late Bloomer | Caroline | 2016-10-07 |
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Writer's Block | Jane | 2016-12-31 |
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After the Reality | Doctor | 2016-04-21 |
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Back to the Jurassic | 2015-06-09 | |
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To Russia With Love | Herself - Narrator (voice) | 2014-10-19 |
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Afternoon Delight | Lenore | 2013-08-30 |
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绿林大冒险 | Ilene | 2013-12-01 |
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A.C.O.D. | Dr. Judith | 2013-10-03 |
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Wreck-It Ralph | Sergeant Calhoun (voice) | 2012-11-01 |
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Escape from Planet Earth | Io (voice) | 2012-12-27 |
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Abominable Christmas | Margaret Knowhow (voice) | 2012-10-23 |
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8 | Maggie Gallagher | 2012-03-03 |
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Dino Time | Sue | 2012-12-07 |
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Glee: Keep on Believin' | Self | 2012-04-10 |
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Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne | Herself | 2012-08-12 |
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The Three Stooges | Mother Superior | 2012-04-13 |
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Paul | Pat Stevenson | 2011-02-14 |
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Rio | Alice / Goose (voice) | 2011-04-03 |
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Small Fry | Queen Neptuna (voice) | 2011-11-23 |
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Glee: The Concert Movie | Sue Sylvester | 2011-08-11 |
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Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Dr. Poole (voice) | 2010-05-26 |
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Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular | Gretched (voice) | 2010-12-07 |
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Shrek Forever After | Gretched (voice) | 2010-05-16 |
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Mr. Troop Mom | Miss Hulka | 2009-06-19 |
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Julie & Julia | Dorothy McWilliams | 2009-08-06 |
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Spring Breakdown | Senator Hartmann | 2009-05-22 |
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Weather Girl | J.D. | 2009-07-10 |
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Annul Victory | Self | 2009-05-02 |
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The Face Is Familiar | 2009-06-08 | |
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Diatryma Mom (voice) | 2009-06-26 |
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Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia | 2009-12-08 | |
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Man Maid | Sabena | 2009-10-28 |
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The Toe Tactic | Honey Strumpet | 2009-01-29 |
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Post Grad | Carmella Malby | 2009-08-21 |
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Role Models | Gayle Sweeny | 2008-11-07 |
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I Do & I Don't | Nora Stelmack | 2008-01-01 |
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Another Cinderella Story | Dominique Blatt | 2008-09-16 |
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Alex's Halloween | Mother | 2008-10-04 |
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Tru Loved | Ms. Maple | 2008-02-27 |
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The Rocker | Lisa | 2008-08-20 |
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Space Chimps | Dr. Poole (voice) | 2008-06-25 |
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Big Breaks | M.J. | 2008-12-31 |
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Adventures of Power | Joni | 2008-01-20 |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks | Gail | 2007-12-13 |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Gail the Television Reporter | 2007-12-21 |
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Area 57 | Irene Maloof | 2007-01-01 |
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Eye of the Dolphin | Glinton | 2007-08-24 |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever | Joan Hobbie / Minnie | 2007-09-18 |
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Smiley Face | Casting Director | 2007-11-16 |
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The List | Dr. Davina | 2007-05-05 |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | 2007-08-28 |
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Suffering Man's Charity | Ingrid Sorensen | 2007-03-09 |
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Fifty Pills | Doreen | 2006-04-26 |
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For Your Consideration | Cindy | 2006-11-22 |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Lucy Bobby | 2006-08-04 |
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema | Self | 2006-02-12 |
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The 40 Year Old Virgin | Paula | 2005-08-11 |
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Bam Bam and Celeste | Darlene | 2005-09-13 |
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PROM-troversy | Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) | 2005-01-05 |
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The Californians | Sybill Platt | 2005-10-21 |
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Sleepover | Gabby Corky | 2004-07-09 |
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Surviving Eden | Maude Silver | 2004-03-01 |
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Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother | Blanche Monroe | 2004-09-18 |
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Realtor (uncredited) | 2004-12-16 |
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Little Black Boot | Grace | 2004-01-16 |
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A Mighty Wind | Laurie Bohner | 2003-04-16 |
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Exposed | Julie Gross | 2003-10-17 |
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Collateral Damage | Agent Russo | 2002-02-06 |
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Red Lipstick | 2000-02-16 | |
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Best in Show | Christy Cummings | 2000-09-29 |
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What Planet Are You From? | Doreen | 2000-03-03 |
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Touch Me | Counselor | 1997-09-05 |
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Fatal Instinct | Prison Reporter | 1993-10-29 |
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The Fugitive | Kathy Wahlund | 1993-08-06 |
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Straight Talk | Gladys (voice) | 1992-04-03 |
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In the Best Interest of the Children | Gwen Hatcher | 1992-02-16 |
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Taxi Killer | 1988-01-01 | |
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The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart | Bobbi St. Simone (voice) |
