Jane 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.
Acting (98 movies)
The Rocker
2008
Shrek Forever After
2010
The Fugitive
1993
Adventures of Power
2008
Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
Julie & Julia
2009
Post Grad
2009
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
A Mighty Wind
2003
Sleepover
2004
Smiley Face
2007
Exposed
2003
Best in Show
2000
For Your Consideration
2006
Another Cinderella Story
2008
Role Models
2008
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
2010
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023
Rio
2011
Paul
2011
The List
2007
Eye of the Dolphin
2007
Escape from Planet Earth
2013
Spring Breakdown
2009
Weather Girl
2009
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
2007
Mr. Troop Mom
2009
Suffering Man's Charity
2007
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
The Californians
2005
Man Maid
2009
The Three Stooges
2012
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
2023
Abominable Christmas
2012
Fatal Instinct
1993
A.C.O.D.
2013
I Do & I Don't
2008
Afternoon Delight
2013
The Toe Tactic
2009
Dino Time
2012
Colour Me Gay
2000
The Face is Familiar
2009
Little Black Boot
2004
Bam Bam and Celeste
2005
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
2022
Her War, Her Story: World War II
2022
In the Best Interest of the Children
1992
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
2012
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Glee: The Concert Movie
2011
The Big Time
2002
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
2010
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
2006
Mascots
2016
Small Fry
2011
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
2006
The Late Bloomer
2016
After the Reality
2016
Fifty Pills
2006
8
2012
The Lady with 700 Cats
2011
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Tru Loved
2008
Writer's Block
2016
Touch Me
1997
Earth Live
2017
Space Chimps
2008
Area 57
2007
Red Lipstick
2000
To Russia with Love
2014
Alex's Halloween
2008
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
2004
PROM-troversy
2005
#NoJoke
2019
UglyDolls
2019
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
Collateral Damage
2002
What Planet Are You From?
2000
100% Wolf
2020
Taxi Killer
1988
Annul Victory
2009
Straight Talk
1992
A Play
2018
Dropping The Soap
2017
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
2020
Glee: Keep on Believin'
2012
Surviving Eden
2004
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
2012
Back to the Jurassic
2015
The Hammer
2007
Prime Day Concert 2019
2019
The Little Pageant That Could
2024
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
2025