Jane Lynch
Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA — Jul 14 1960
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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…
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice)
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid
American Dad!
Mother (voice)
Friends
Ellen
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman
Frasier
Cynthia
JAG
Sandy's Friend
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett
The West Wing
Reporter
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice)
Gilmore Girls
Nurse
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford
Married... with Children
Greta
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice)
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap
Glee
Sue Sylvester
Weeds
The Candyman
Party of Five
Dr. Pennant
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe
We Bare Bears
Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman
Judging Amy
ASA Perkins
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice)
Las Vegas
Helen Putasca
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon
My Name Is Earl
Sissy
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki
iCarly
Pam Puckett
Arli$$
Penny Bullock
Caroline in the City
Hostess
The Division
NewsRadio
Carol
Boston Public
Jane Morrell
The Dead Zone
Flo McMurtry
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
Popular
Suzi Klein
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon
Will & Grace
Roberta
According to Jim
Janice
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice)
Felicity
Professor Carnes
Reno 911!
Therapist
Cybill
Mrs. Sweeney
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Ms. Hammond
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
25 Words or Less
Self
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice)
Arthur
Patty Ratburn (voice)
MasterChef
Self
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice)
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner
Close Enough
Barb (voice)
Finding Your Roots
Self
7th Heaven
Nurse
Bubble Guppies
The Genie (voice)
Family Law
Cheryl Bowman
Stars in the House
Self
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather
The Cleveland Show
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Ms. Roop (voice)
Velma
Donna (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
The John Larroquette Show
Mary Travers
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
Girl Meets World
Self
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Madame Rothchild (voice)
Titus
Prosecutor
Manhunt
Janet Reno
Big Hero 6 The Series
Supersonic Sue (voice)
Party Down
Constance Carmell
Hollywood Game Night
Self - Host
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice)
The Real O'Neals
Jane Lynch
Final Space
AVA (voice)
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Bernadette Steel (voice)
Father of the Pride
Lily (voice)
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice)
Rodney
Amy O'Brien
Blind Justice
Dr. Taylor
Happy's Place
Val
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
Paul
Pat Stevenson
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
Unscripted
Self
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
MDs
Aileen Poole
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Oscorp Executive (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
Oddballs
Grandma (voice)
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Host
The Glee Project
Self
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Cob (voice)
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway
The Emmy Awards
Self
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
Help Me Help You
Watching Ellie
Roman
Dallas & Robo
Carol
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly (voice)
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
Blark and Son
Frankie
Angel from Hell
Amy
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
Sleepover
Gabby Corky
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
The Weber Show
Carla
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
Smiley Face
Casting Director
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
Money, Explained
Self - Narrator
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice)
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford
Weakest Link
Self - Host
Thank God You're Here
Self
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
El Deafo
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
For Your Consideration
Cindy
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
8
Maggie Gallagher
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice)
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
The Face is Familiar
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
The Rocker
Lisa
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Touch Me
Counselor
The Big Time
Miss Rush
The Californians
Sybill Platt
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
Exposed
Julie Gross
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
#NoJoke
Self
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
The List
Dr. Davina
Weather Girl
J.D.
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
Annul Victory
Self
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
Meet the Chimps
Narrator
Big Breaks
M.J.
Writer's Block
Jane
Fifty Pills
Doreen
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
Taxi Killer
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
Ronny & i
Production
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
Starcrossed
Production
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
After the Reality
Doctor
Area 57
Irene Maloof
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
Adventures of Power
Joni
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
A Play
Betty
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
Alex's Halloween
Mother
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Man Maid
Sabena
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Self
Colour Me Gay
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
Little Black Boot
Grace
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
Rock Stars