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Jane Lynch

Actor, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn July 14, 1960 (65 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Weeds
  • Veronica Mars
  • Collateral Damage
  • Dawson's Creek
  • Escape from Planet Earth
  • The Conners
  • Space Chimps
  • Afternoon Delight
  • The Dead Zone
  • The Hammer
  • Weather Girl
  • 100% Wolf
  • Adventures of Power
  • Mr. Troop Mom
  • The Californians
  • Abominable Christmas

Known For

  • Wreck-It Ralph
  • Glee
  • Rio
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin
  • Role Models
  • Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
  • Shrek Forever After
  • Alvin and the Chipmunks
  • Two and a Half Men
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
  • Julie & Julia
  • Velma
  • Only Murders in the Building
  • Ralph Breaks the Internet
  • Another Cinderella Story
  • The Three Stooges
  • Party Down
  • Sleepover
  • A Mighty Wind
  • The Rocker
  • Smiley Face
  • Post Grad
  • Hollywood Game Night
  • Afternoon Delight

Featured Videos

  • Dr. Judith Tells Carter
    Dr. Judith Tells CarterA.C.O.D.Scene
  • Escape From Planet Earth: Jane Lynch On Her Character
    Escape From Planet Earth: Jane Lynch On Her CharacterEscape from Planet EarthBehind the Scenes
  • Timeline With Jane Lynch
    Timeline With Jane LynchWreck-It RalphBehind the Scenes
  • Jane Lynch On The Story
    Jane Lynch On The StoryThe Three StoogesBehind the Scenes

Jane Lynch Filmography

2023
Krapopolis (TV Series) · as Brenda The Sphinx (voice)
2023
2023
2023
Digman! (TV Series) · as Amelia Earhart (voice)
2023
Velma (TV Series) · as Donna (voice)
2022
StoryBots: Answer Time (TV Series) · as Cast
2022
Oddballs (TV Series) · as Grandma (voice)
2022
2022
Hamster & Gretel (TV Series) · as Bayou Barb
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (TV Series) · as Celia (voice)
2022
El Deafo (TV Series) · as Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
2021
Harriet the Spy (TV Series) · as Ole Golly (voice)
2021
The Ghost and Molly McGee (TV Series) · as Ms. Roop (voice)
2021
Q-Force (TV Series) · as Judy
2021
Only Murders in the Building (TV Series) · as Sazz Pataki
2021
Ridley Jones (TV Series) · as Lonny
2021
The Chicken Squad (TV Series) · as Dr. Dirt
2021
The Great North (TV Series) · as Aunt Dirt (voice)
2020
Baby Shark’s Big Show! (TV Series) · as Mayor Squids
2020
2020
Meet the Chimps (TV Series) · as Narrator
2020
Close Enough (TV Series) · as Barb (voice)
2020
Space Force (TV Series) · as Admiral Maywheather
2020
2020
Solar Opposites (TV Series) · as Kabronius (voice)
2020
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy (TV Series) · as Coach Bradley
2020
100% Wolf · as The Commander (voice)
2020
Glitch Techs (TV Series) · as Joan Fishback
2019
Middle School Moguls (TV Series) · as Mogul Victoria (voice)
2019
Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here! (TV Series) · as Sorry Culpepper
2019
The Bravest Knight (TV Series) · as Lug Lug
2019
Tuca & Bertie (TV Series) · as Meredith Maple
2019
UglyDolls · as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet · as Calhoun (voice)
2018
The Conners (TV Series) · as Jean
2018
Summer Camp Island (TV Series) · as Skadi's Mom (voice)
2018
A Play · as Betty
2018
Blark and Son (TV Series) · as Frankie
2018
Dallas & Robo (TV Series) · as Carol
2018
Final Space (TV Series) · as Ava (voice)
2018
Dropping The Soap · as Olivia Vanderstein
2017
Big Hero 6: The Series (TV Series) · as Supersonic Sue (voice)
2017
Will & Grace (TV Series) · as Roberta
2017
Manhunt (2017) (TV Series) · as Janet Reno
2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) · as Sophie Lennon
2017
Dropping The Soap (TV Series) · as Olivia Vanderstein
2017
The Good Fight (TV Series) · as Madeline Starkey
2017
2016
Mascots · as Gabby Monkhouse
2016
The Late Bloomer · as Caroline
2016
Tween Fest (TV Series) · as Sophia Sharp
2016
After the Reality · as Doctor
2016
Angel From Hell (TV Series) · as Amy
2015
Goldie and Bear (TV Series) · as Mrs. Locks
2015
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (TV Series) · as Bernadette Steel ​(voice)
2015
Everything Is Copy · as Dorothy Mcwilliams
2015
The Loud House (TV Series) · as Coach Hutch
2015
2015
The Adventures of Puss in Boots (TV Series) · as Sally
2015
The Stinky & Dirty Show (TV Series) · as Dumper (voice)
2014
We Bare Bears (TV Series) · as Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
2013
A.C.O.D. · as Dr. Judith
2013
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Hherself - Nominee & Presenter
2013
2013
Murder Police (TV Series) · as Cast
2013
2013
Jungle Master · as Ilene
2012
Abominable Christmas · as Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2012
Back to the Jurassic · as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012
Wreck-It Ralph · as Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
2012
Delhi Safari · as Female Flamingo
2012
Adventure Planet · as Cast
2012
The Three Stooges · as Mother Superior
2012
2012
8 · as Maggie Gallagher
2012
2011
Toy Story Toons: Small Fry · as Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011
Glee: The 3D Concert Movie · as Sue Sylvester (scenes Deleted)
2011
Web Therapy (2011) (TV Series) · as Claire Dudek
2011
Glee Encore · as Sue Sylvester
2011
Rio · as Alice / Goose (voice)
2011
Paul · as Pat Stevenson
2011
Portlandia (TV Series) · as Barbecue Planner
2011
Bob's Burgers (TV Series) · as Carol (voice)
2010
2010
Bullied · as Narrator
2010
Neighbors from Hell (TV Series) · as Alex
2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back · as Dr. Poole (voice)
2010
Shrek Forever After · as Gretched (voice)
2010
Birds of Paradise · as Rosie
2009
The Cleveland Show (TV Series)
2009
The Super Hero Squad Show (TV Series) · as Nebula
2009
Post Grad · as Carmella Malby
2009
Julie & Julia · as Dorothy Mcwilliams
2009
2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs · as Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009
2009
Spring Breakdown · as Senator Hartmann
2009
Glee (TV Series) · as Sue Sylvester
2009
Party Down (TV Series) · as Constance Carmell
2009
Big Breaks · as M.j.
2009
2008
The Toe Tactic · as Honey Strumpet
2008
Role Models · as Gayle Sweeny
2008
Mr. Troop Mom · as Miss Hulka
2008
Alex's Halloween · as Mother
2008
Web Therapy (TV Series) · as Claire Dudek
2008
Easy to Assemble (TV Series) · as Manager Swenka
2008
The Rocker · as Lisa
2008
Space Chimps · as Dr. Poole (voice)
2008
Man Maid · as Sabena
2008
The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV Series) · as Joan Jameson
2008
Another Cinderella Story · as Dominique Blatt
2008
Tru Loved · as Ms. Maple
2008
2007
I Do & I Don't · as Nora Stelmack
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story · as Gail The Television Reporter
2007
2007
Smiley Face · as Casting Director
2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever · as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
iCarly (TV Series) · as Pam Puckett
2007
WordGirl (TV Series) · as Cast
2007
Phineas and Ferb (TV Series) · as Mrs. Johnson (voice)
2007
The List · as Dr. Davina
2007
The Hammer · as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
2007
Suffering Man's Charity · as Ingrid Sorensen
2007
Area 57 · as Irene Maloof
2007
2006
Eye of the Dolphin · as Glinton
2006
2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes · as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006
Help Me Help You (TV Series)
2006
Handy Manny (TV Series) · as Jackie Greenway
2006
Bubble Guppies (TV Series) · as The Genie (voice)
2006
2006
Psych (TV Series) · as Commander Barbara Dunlap
2006
Lovespring International (TV Series) · as Victoria Ratchford
2006
Fifty Pills · as Doreen
2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine (TV Series) · as Ms. Hammond
2006
Holly Hobbie & Friends (TV Series) · as Joan Hobbie (voice)
2006
Campus Ladies (TV Series) · as Professor
2006
Separated at Worth · as Jennifer
2005
The Californians · as Sybill Platt
2005
Night Stalker (TV Series) · as Dr. Dominic Messinger
2005
Criminal Minds (TV Series) · as Diana Reid
2005
My Name Is Earl (TV Series) · as Sissy
2005
Bam Bam and Celeste · as Darlene
2005
2005
Weeds (TV Series) · as The Candyman
2005
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee (TV Series) · as Madame Rothchild (voice)
2005
Blind Justice (TV Series) · as Dr. Taylor
2005
Robot Chicken (TV Series) · as Miss Grundy (voice)
2005
American Dad! (TV Series) · as Mother (voice)
2004
A Series of Unfortunate Events · as Realtor (uncredited)
2004
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) · as Maxine Bennett
2004
Boston Legal (TV Series) · as Joanna Monroe
2004
Veronica Mars (TV Series) · as Mrs. Donaldson
2004
Rodney (TV Series) · as Amy O'brien
2004
The X Factor (TV Series) · as Sue Sylvester
2004
Father of the Pride (TV Series) · as Lily (voice)
2004
Sleepover · as Gabby Corky
2004
Surviving Eden · as Maude Silver
2004
The L Word (TV Series) · as Joyce Wischnia
2003
Arrested Development (TV Series) · as Cindi Lightballoon
2003
Exposed · as Julie Gross
2003
Two and a Half Men (TV Series) · as Dr. Linda Freeman
2003
Las Vegas (TV Series) · as Helen Putasca
2003
Reno 911! (TV Series) · as Therapist
2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (TV Series) · as Oscorp Executive (voice)
2003
A Mighty Wind · as Laurie Bohner
2002
The Big Time · as Miss Rush
2002
MDs (TV Series) · as Aileen Poole
2002
Monk (TV Series) · as Dr. Julie Waterford
2002
The Dead Zone (TV Series) · as Flo Mcmurtry
2002
Watching Ellie (TV Series)
2002
Collateral Damage · as Agent Russo
2001
According to Jim (TV Series) · as Janice
2001
The Division (TV Series)
2000
The Weber Show (TV Series) · as Carla
2000
Boston Public (TV Series) · as Jane Morrell
2000
Best in Show · as Christy Cummings
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) · as Ranger
2000
Gilmore Girls (TV Series) · as Nurse
2000
Titus (TV Series) · as Prosecutor
2000
2000
Red Lipstick · as Final Tv Newscaster
1999
Popular (TV Series) · as Suzi Klein
1999
The West Wing (TV Series) · as Reporter
1999
Family Law (TV Series) · as Cheryl Bowman
1999
Judging Amy (TV Series) · as Asa Perkins
1999
Family Guy (TV Series) · as Dotty Campbell / English Mother At Airport (voice)
1998
Felicity (TV Series) · as Professor Carnes
1998
The King of Queens (TV Series) · as Dr. Foreman
1998
Will & Grace (TV Series) · as Roberta
1998
Dawson's Creek (TV Series) · as Mrs. Witter
1997
Dharma & Greg (TV Series) · as Sheryl
1997
Touch Me · as Counselor
1996
Arthur (TV Series) · as Patty Ratburn (voice)
1996
7th Heaven (TV Series) · as Nurse
1996
Arli$$ (TV Series) · as Cast
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun (TV Series) · as Ms. Koppel
1995
JAG (TV Series) · as Sandy's Friend
1995
Caroline in the City (TV Series) · as Hostess
1995
In the House (TV Series) · as Ruth
1995
NewsRadio (TV Series) · as Carol
1995
Cybill (TV Series) · as Mrs. Sweeney
1994
Friends (TV Series) · as Ellen
1994
Party of Five (TV Series) · as Dr. Pennant
1993
Fatal Instinct · as Prison Reporter
1993
NYPD Blue (TV Series) · as Susanna Howe
1993
Frasier (TV Series) · as Cynthia
1993
Bakersfield, P.D. (TV Series) · as Michelle Hathaway
1993
The X-Files (TV Series) · as Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
1993
The John Larroquette Show (TV Series) · as Mary Travers
1993
The Fugitive · as Kathy Wahlund
1992
Straight Talk · as Gladys (voice)
1992
1989
The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Roz Davis (voice)
1988
Empty Nest (TV Series) · as Tammy
1988
Vice Versa · as Ms. Lindstrom
1988
1987
Married... with Children (TV Series) · as Greta

2025
Celebrity Weakest Link (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2024
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2024
The Little Pageant That Could · as Self (archive Footage)
2023
2023
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2022
Sherri (2022) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2021
Money, Explained (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator
2020
2020 Billboard Music Awards · as Self - Presenter
2020
Weakest Link (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2020
The Drew Barrymore Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2020
2020
GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self
2020
2020
Stars In The House (TV Series) · as Self
2019
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2019
#NoJoke · as Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series) · as Self
2019
Tamron Hall (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2019
2018
2018
25 Words or Less (TV Series) · as Self
2018
Miley's New Year's Eve Party (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2017
2017
The IMDb Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2017
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (TV Series) · as Jane Lynch
2017
Earth Live · as Herself - Co-Host
2017
Talking with Chris Hardwick (TV Series) · as Self
2017
Hollywood First Look Features (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Weiner · as Self
2016
The Real O'Neals (TV Series) · as Jane Lynch
2016
2016
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TV Series) · as Self
2016
Chelsea (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2016
2015
Daily Blast Live (TV Series) · as Self
2015
The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2015
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2014
2014
To Russia with Love · as Self - Narrator (voice)
2014
The Meredith Vieira Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2014
Girl Meets World (TV Series) · as Self
2014
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self
2014
2013
The Big Interview (TV Series) · as Self
2013
Teen Choice Awards 2013 · as Self - Accepting Award
2013
The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self
2013
Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2013
The 67th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Performer
2013
Makers: Women Who Make America (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian
2013
The Broadway.Com Show (TV Series) · as Self
2013
2012
Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
Katie (2012) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Self
2012
2012
Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
Spoilers (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Above Average Presents (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Kathy (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2012
Finding Your Roots (TV Series) · as Self
2012
2012
Inside Comedy (TV Series) · as Self
2012
2012
CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Host & Nominee
2011
The Glee Project (TV Series) · as Self
2011
2011
2011
2011
Piers Morgan Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2011
2011
2010
Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self
2010
The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2010
The Nate Berkus Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2010
Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self
2010
2010 MTV Video Music Awards · as Self - Presenter
2010
2010
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Winner
2010
Teen Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Accepting Award
2010
MasterChef (US) (TV Series) · as Self
2010
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Audience Member
2010
2010
2009
2009
Talk Stoop (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Lopez Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
The Project (2009) (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2009
2008
The Rachel Maddow Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2008
The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2007
Thank God You're Here (US) (TV Series) · as Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2006
Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2006
2005
The Reichen Show (TV Series) · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2005
2005
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Performer (segment: Kinsey)
2005
Unscripted (TV Series) · as Self
2005
2004
The Insider (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The Soup (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Anderson Cooper 360 (TV Series) · as Self - Actor & Activist
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Comedy Central Roasts (TV Series) · as Self - Roastmaster
2003
Australian Idol (TV Series) · as Self - Audience Member
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher (TV Series) · as Self
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV Series) · as Self - Celebrity Question Presenter
2002
American Idol (TV Series) · as Self
1997
The View (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Co-Host
1996
Access Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
1995
E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self
1994
WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Extra (TV Series) · as Self
1994
FOX NFL Sunday (TV Series) · as Self
1994
Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1989
MTV News (TV Series) · as Self
1988
Inside Edition (TV Series) · as Self
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1987
Biography (TV Series) · as Self
1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1985
Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1981
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self
1979
SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self
1975
Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Host
1975
Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1972
The Price Is Right (TV Series) · as Self
1954
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1949
The Emmy Awards (TV Series) · as Self

2020
Weakest Link (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2018
A Play · as Executive Producer
2017
Dropping The Soap (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2013
2013
Ronny & i · as Executive Producer
2005
Starcrossed · as Associate Producer

2016
Angel From Hell (TV Series) · as Co-Executive Producer
2008

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