Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Acting
Born 1960-07-14Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies (106)

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
6.8

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009Movie6.8
Wreck-It Ralph
7.4

Wreck-It Ralph

2012Movie7.4
Ralph Breaks the Internet
7.2

Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018Movie7.2
Rio
6.8

Rio

2011Movie6.8
Shrek Forever After
6.4

Shrek Forever After

2010Movie6.4
The Fugitive
7.5

The Fugitive

1993Movie7.5
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
6.4

The 40 Year-Old Virgin

2005Movie6.4
Alvin and the Chipmunks
5.8

Alvin and the Chipmunks

2007Movie5.8
Paul
6.7

Paul

2011Movie6.7
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
6.8

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004Movie6.8
Julie & Julia
6.7

Julie & Julia

2009Movie6.7
Escape from Planet Earth
5.8

Escape from Planet Earth

2013Movie5.8
Small Fry
6.9

Small Fry

2011Movie6.9
Collateral Damage
5.8

Collateral Damage

2002Movie5.8
Post Grad
5.0

Post Grad

2009Movie5.0
Space Chimps
4.9

Space Chimps

2008Movie4.9
100% Wolf
6.1

100% Wolf

2020Movie6.1
Role Models
6.5

Role Models

2008Movie6.5
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
6.4

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006Movie6.4
Fatal Instinct
5.5

Fatal Instinct

1993Movie5.5
The Three Stooges
5.8

The Three Stooges

2012Movie5.8
Straight Talk
6.0

Straight Talk

1992Movie6.0
Another Cinderella Story
7.3

Another Cinderella Story

2008Movie7.3
Smiley Face
6.1

Smiley Face

2007Movie6.1
UglyDolls
6.6

UglyDolls

2019Movie6.6
Best in Show
6.9

Best in Show

2000Movie6.9
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
6.6

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007Movie6.6
Vice Versa
5.8

Vice Versa

1988Movie5.8
Sleepover
6.1

Sleepover

2004Movie6.1
For Your Consideration
5.8

For Your Consideration

2006Movie5.8
Dino Time
6.0

Dino Time

2012Movie6.0
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
5.7

Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular

2010Movie5.7
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
7.3

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart

2023Movie7.3
What Planet Are You From?
5.4

What Planet Are You From?

2000Movie5.4
Afternoon Delight
5.7

Afternoon Delight

2013Movie5.7
The Rocker
6.1

The Rocker

2008Movie6.1
#NoJoke
6.2

#NoJoke

2019Movie6.2
Abominable Christmas
7.2

Abominable Christmas

2012Movie7.2
Weather Girl
5.6

Weather Girl

2009Movie5.6
Spring Breakdown
5.5

Spring Breakdown

2009Movie5.5
The Late Bloomer
5.4

The Late Bloomer

2016Movie5.4
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
4.3

Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back

2010Movie4.3
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
8.3

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023Movie8.3
Tru Loved
4.8

Tru Loved

2008Movie4.8
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
5.4

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

2020Movie5.4
Fifty Pills
4.7

Fifty Pills

2006Movie4.7
Back to the Jurassic
6.0

Back to the Jurassic

2015Movie6.0
Glee: The Concert Movie
7.3

Glee: The Concert Movie

2011Movie7.3
A.C.O.D.
5.5

A.C.O.D.

2013Movie5.5
A Mighty Wind
6.8

A Mighty Wind

2003Movie6.8
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power

WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power

2012Movie
Exposed
6.5

Exposed

2003Movie6.5
The Californians
5.0

The Californians

2005Movie5.0
Area 57
6.7

Area 57

2007Movie6.7
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
4.0

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016Movie4.0
Mascots
5.4

Mascots

2016Movie5.4
8
5.3

8

2012Movie5.3
In the Best Interest of the Children
5.3

In the Best Interest of the Children

1992Movie5.3
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
5.4

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

2006Movie5.4
The Toe Tactic
4.0

The Toe Tactic

2009Movie4.0
The Face is Familiar
2.0

The Face is Familiar

2009Movie2.0
After the Reality
5.5

After the Reality

2016Movie5.5
Annul Victory

Annul Victory

2009Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
10.0

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever

2007Movie10.0
Big Breaks
4.0

Big Breaks

2008Movie4.0
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
5.0

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024Movie5.0
Mr. Troop Mom
5.2

Mr. Troop Mom

2009Movie5.2
The Little Pageant That Could

The Little Pageant That Could

2024Movie
Touch Me
5.0

Touch Me

1997Movie5.0
Red Lipstick
4.0

Red Lipstick

2000Movie4.0
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
7.3

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

2018Movie7.3
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
6.5

Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne

2012Movie6.5
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!

Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!

Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party

2007Movie
Eye of the Dolphin
6.1

Eye of the Dolphin

2007Movie6.1
I Do & I Don't
4.7

I Do & I Don't

2008Movie4.7
The List
3.7

The List

2007Movie3.7
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
6.8

Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go

2022Movie6.8
Surviving Eden
5.5

Surviving Eden

2004Movie5.5
Dropping The Soap
6.0

Dropping The Soap

2017Movie6.0
Her War, Her Story: World War II

Her War, Her Story: World War II

2022Movie
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006Movie
Prime Day Concert 2019
5.9

Prime Day Concert 2019

2019Movie5.9
Man Maid
4.5

Man Maid

2009Movie4.5
The Hammer
6.2

The Hammer

2007Movie6.2
Suffering Man's Charity
4.9

Suffering Man's Charity

2007Movie4.9
Taxi Killer
4.3

Taxi Killer

1988Movie4.3
The Big Time
4.5

The Big Time

2002Movie4.5
Alex's Halloween
10.0

Alex's Halloween

2008Movie10.0
Earth Live
4.9

Earth Live

2017Movie4.9
Adventures of Power
4.9

Adventures of Power

2008Movie4.9
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
5.5

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

2007Movie5.5
Writer's Block

Writer's Block

2016Movie
Little Black Boot
4.4

Little Black Boot

2004Movie4.4
Flower of the Dawn

Flower of the Dawn

2025Movie
Nice Guys Finish Last

Nice Guys Finish Last

Movie
A Play
4.5

A Play

2018Movie4.5
Glee: Keep on Believin'
10.0

Glee: Keep on Believin'

2012Movie10.0
Bam Bam and Celeste
4.3

Bam Bam and Celeste

2005Movie4.3
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview

The 2025 FOX Fall Preview

2025Movie
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
3.0

Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother

2004Movie3.0
Colour Me Gay
1.0

Colour Me Gay

2000Movie1.0
PROM-troversy
3.5

PROM-troversy

2005Movie3.5
To Russia with Love
3.8

To Russia with Love

2014Movie3.8
The Rise of Miss Power
10.0

The Rise of Miss Power

Movie10.0
The Lady with 700 Cats

The Lady with 700 Cats

2011Movie

TV Shows (141)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
Criminal Minds
8.3

Criminal Minds

2005Series8.3
Family Guy
7.4

Family Guy

1999Series7.4
Law & Order
7.3

Law & Order

1990Series7.3
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.6

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000Series7.6
American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

2005Series7.0
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Friends
8.4

Friends

1994Series8.4
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Desperate Housewives
7.9

Desperate Housewives

2004Series7.9
Frasier
7.7

Frasier

1993Series7.7
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.1

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003Series6.1
Gilmore Girls
7.9

Gilmore Girls

2000Series7.9
Married... with Children
7.7

Married... with Children

1987Series7.7
Two and a Half Men
7.5

Two and a Half Men

2003Series7.5
Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

2011Series7.8
The X-Files
8.4

The X-Files

1993Series8.4
The West Wing
8.3

The West Wing

1999Series8.3
Conan
7.2

Conan

2010Series7.2
JAG
7.3

JAG

1995Series7.3
Phineas and Ferb
7.9

Phineas and Ferb

2007Series7.9
The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.6

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022Series5.6
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.8

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series6.8
NYPD Blue
7.0

NYPD Blue

1993Series7.0
Psych
7.9

Psych

2006Series7.9
Robot Chicken
7.6

Robot Chicken

2005Series7.6
Monk
7.9

Monk

2002Series7.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
Boston Legal
7.9

Boston Legal

2004Series7.9
iCarly
8.0

iCarly

2007Series8.0
Arrested Development
7.9

Arrested Development

2003Series7.9
The King of Queens
7.1

The King of Queens

1998Series7.1
Glee
6.8

Glee

2009Series6.8
Only Murders in the Building
8.4

Only Murders in the Building

2021Series8.4
Las Vegas
7.0

Las Vegas

2003Series7.0
Reno 911!
7.2

Reno 911!

2003Series7.2
We Bare Bears
7.7

We Bare Bears

2015Series7.7
Judging Amy
7.5

Judging Amy

1999Series7.5
Dawson's Creek
7.3

Dawson's Creek

1998Series7.3
Veronica Mars
7.8

Veronica Mars

2004Series7.8
Arthur
7.0

Arthur

1996Series7.0
President Curtis
6.2

President Curtis

2026Series6.2
Solar Opposites
7.8

Solar Opposites

2020Series7.8
Sherri
2.6

Sherri

2022Series2.6
Weeds
7.5

Weeds

2005Series7.5
The Good Fight
7.6

The Good Fight

2017Series7.6
25 Words or Less
5.2

25 Words or Less

2018Series5.2
Summer Camp Island
7.7

Summer Camp Island

2018Series7.7
Party of Five
7.0

Party of Five

1994Series7.0
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
3rd Rock from the Sun
7.5

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996Series7.5
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
8.1

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

2017Series8.1
The Great North
6.9

The Great North

2021Series6.9
My Name Is Earl
7.6

My Name Is Earl

2005Series7.6
The Cleveland Show
5.9

The Cleveland Show

2009Series5.9
Girl Meets World
8.3

Girl Meets World

2014Series8.3
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
6.2

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015Series6.2
The Division
7.1

The Division

2001Series7.1
MasterChef
7.1

MasterChef

2010Series7.1
Tamron Hall
4.5

Tamron Hall

2019Series4.5
Portlandia
6.9

Portlandia

2011Series6.9
Felicity
6.5

Felicity

1998Series6.5
The Dead Zone
7.3

The Dead Zone

2002Series7.3
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
6.0

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

2016Series6.0
According to Jim
6.5

According to Jim

2001Series6.5
Caroline in the City
6.6

Caroline in the City

1995Series6.6
Big Hero 6 The Series
7.6

Big Hero 6 The Series

2017Series7.6
Boston Public
7.7

Boston Public

2000Series7.7
Will & Grace
7.5

Will & Grace

2017Series7.5
The L Word
7.7

The L Word

2004Series7.7
The Soup
6.3

The Soup

2004Series6.3
Bubble Guppies
7.5

Bubble Guppies

2011Series7.5
NewsRadio
7.4

NewsRadio

1995Series7.4
The John Larroquette Show
6.8

The John Larroquette Show

1993Series6.8
Krapopolis
7.1

Krapopolis

2023Series7.1
Finding Your Roots
6.5

Finding Your Roots

2012Series6.5
7th Heaven
6.4

7th Heaven

1996Series6.4
Party Down
7.4

Party Down

2009Series7.4
Cybill
5.9

Cybill

1995Series5.9
The Reichen Show
4.8

The Reichen Show

2005Series4.8
The New Adventures of Old Christine
7.2

The New Adventures of Old Christine

2006Series7.2
Family Law
8.1

Family Law

1999Series8.1
Arli$$
6.9

Arli$$

1996Series6.9
Dharma & Greg
6.4

Dharma & Greg

1997Series6.4
People's Choice Awards
9.2

People's Choice Awards

1975Series9.2
Velma
3.4

Velma

2023Series3.4
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020Series
Close Enough
7.9

Close Enough

2020Series7.9
The Ghost and Molly McGee
8.1

The Ghost and Molly McGee

2021Series8.1
Manhunt
7.6

Manhunt

2017Series7.6
Hollywood Game Night
6.5

Hollywood Game Night

2013Series6.5
Final Space
8.4

Final Space

2018Series8.4
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
6.1

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show

2015Series6.1
Space Force
6.5

Space Force

2020Series6.5
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
6.1

The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange

2012Series6.1
Celebrity Weakest Link
5.0

Celebrity Weakest Link

2025Series5.0
Web Therapy
7.5

Web Therapy

2008Series7.5
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
5.3

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

2022Series5.3
Popular
6.6

Popular

1999Series6.6
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
7.2

Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

2003Series7.2
Happy's Place
6.7

Happy's Place

2024Series6.7
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
5.6

The Life and Times of Juniper Lee

2005Series5.6
Digman!
6.2

Digman!

2023Series6.2
Oddballs
7.2

Oddballs

2022Series7.2
The Stinky & Dirty Show
5.4

The Stinky & Dirty Show

2016Series5.4
Father of the Pride
5.0

Father of the Pride

2004Series5.0
Web Therapy
6.6

Web Therapy

2011Series6.6
Titus
6.9

Titus

2000Series6.9
Entertainment Tonight
4.3

Entertainment Tonight

1981Series4.3
Harriet the Spy
7.2

Harriet the Spy

2021Series7.2
Blind Justice
6.1

Blind Justice

2005Series6.1
The Real O'Neals
7.2

The Real O'Neals

2016Series7.2
Rodney
7.8

Rodney

2004Series7.8
Inside Comedy
6.5

Inside Comedy

2012Series6.5
Help Me Help You
4.5

Help Me Help You

2006Series4.5
The Weber Show
8.2

The Weber Show

2000Series8.2
El Deafo
5.7

El Deafo

2022Series5.7
Unscripted
8.5

Unscripted

2005Series8.5
Thank God You're Here

Thank God You're Here

2007Series
MDs
7.3

MDs

2002Series7.3
Money, Explained
7.2

Money, Explained

2021Series7.2
Bakersfield P.D.
7.7

Bakersfield P.D.

1993Series7.7
Blark and Son
7.6

Blark and Son

2018Series7.6
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
7.2

Miley's New Year's Eve Party

2004Series7.2
Watching Ellie
6.3

Watching Ellie

2002Series6.3
Lovespring International
6.0

Lovespring International

2006Series6.0
Talking with Chris Hardwick
8.0

Talking with Chris Hardwick

2017Series8.0
Weakest Link
7.0

Weakest Link

2020Series7.0
The Emmy Awards
7.9

The Emmy Awards

1949Series7.9
Angel from Hell
5.9

Angel from Hell

2016Series5.9
Meet the Chimps
7.6

Meet the Chimps

2020Series7.6
The Glee Project
7.0

The Glee Project

2011Series7.0
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

2025Series
Dallas & Robo
6.0

Dallas & Robo

2018Series6.0
Holly Hobbie & Friends
10.0

Holly Hobbie & Friends

2006Series10.0
Middle School Moguls
7.4

Middle School Moguls

2019Series7.4