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.

Cast

The Rocker
Lisa
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
Adventures of Power
Joni
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
Sleepover
Gabby Corky
Smiley Face
Casting Director
Exposed
Julie Gross
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
For Your Consideration
Cindy
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul
Pat Stevenson
The List
Dr. Davina
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
Weather Girl
J.D.
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
Wreck-It Ralph
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
The Californians
Sybill Platt
Man Maid
Sabena
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Colour Me Gay
Unknown
The Face is Familiar
Unknown
Little Black Boot
Grace
Big Breaks
M.J.
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Unknown
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
The Big Time
Miss Rush
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
Rock Stars
Unknown
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
After the Reality
Doctor
Fifty Pills
Doreen
8
Maggie Gallagher
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
Writer's Block
Jane
Touch Me
Counselor
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
Area 57
Irene Maloof
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
Alex's Halloween
Mother
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
#NoJoke
Self
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
Taxi Killer
Unknown
Annul Victory
Self
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
A Play
Betty
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Unknown
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Self
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)