Actor
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 nomin ...

Known For
Acting
2024 -- Dolly Parton's Pet Gala |
2023 -- The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart | Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
2023 -- Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love | Self - Guest
2022 -- Her War, Her Story: World War II | Self - Narrator (voice)
2022 -- Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go | Mrs. Noble
2020 -- Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine | KJ Dillard
2020 -- 100% Wolf | The Commander (voice)
2019 -- #NoJoke | Self
2019 -- UglyDolls | Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2018 -- A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy | Self
2018 -- Ralph Breaks the Internet | Calhoun (voice)
2018 -- A Play | Betty
2017 -- Earth Live | Herself - Co-Host
2017 -- Dropping The Soap | Olivia Vanderstein
2016 -- Writer's Block | Jane
2016 -- Mascots | Gabby Monkhouse
2016 -- The Late Bloomer | Caroline
2016 -- After the Reality | Doctor
2016 -- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self
2014 -- To Russia with Love | Self - Narrator (voice)
2013 -- A.C.O.D. | Dr. Judith
2013 -- Afternoon Delight | Lenore
2013 -- Escape from Planet Earth | Io (voice)
2012 -- Dino Time | Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012 -- Wreck-It Ralph | Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
2012 -- Abominable Christmas | Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2012 -- Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne | Self
2012 -- The Three Stooges | Mother Superior
2012 -- Glee: Keep on Believin' | Self
2012 -- 8 | Maggie Gallagher
2011 -- Small Fry | Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011 -- Glee: The Concert Movie | Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2011 -- The Lady with 700 Cats | narrator
2011 -- Rio | Alice / Goose (voice)
2011 -- Paul | Pat Stevenson
2010 -- Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular | Gretched (voice)
2010 -- Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Dr. Poole (voice)
2010 -- Shrek Forever After | Gretched (voice)
2009 -- Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia | Self
2009 -- Man Maid | Sabena
2009 -- Post Grad | Carmella Malby
2009 -- Julie & Julia | Dorothy McWilliams
2009 -- Weather Girl | J.D.
2009 -- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009 -- Mr. Troop Mom | Miss Hulka
2009 -- The Face is Familiar |
2009 -- Spring Breakdown | Senator Hartmann
2009 -- Annul Victory | Self
2009 -- The Toe Tactic | Honey Strumpet
2008 -- Big Breaks | M.J.
2008 -- Role Models | Gayle Sweeny
2008 -- Alex's Halloween | Mother
2008 -- Another Cinderella Story | Dominique Blatt
2008 -- The Rocker | Lisa
2008 -- Space Chimps | Dr. Poole (voice)
2008 -- Tru Loved | Ms. Maple
2008 -- Adventures of Power | Joni
2008 -- I Do & I Don't | Nora Stelmack
2007 -- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Gail the Television Reporter
2007 -- Alvin and the Chipmunks | Gail
2007 -- Smiley Face | Casting Director
2007 -- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007 -- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007 -- Eye of the Dolphin | Glinton
2007 -- The List | Dr. Davina
2007 -- Ghost Writer | Ingrid Sorensen
2007 -- Area 57 | Irene Maloof
2006 -- For Your Consideration | Cindy
2006 -- Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006 -- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Lucy Bobby
2006 -- Fifty Pills | Doreen
2006 -- Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema | Self
2005 -- The Californians | Sybill Platt
2005 -- Bam Bam and Celeste | Darlene
2005 -- The 40 Year Old Virgin | Paula
2005 -- PROM-troversy | Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2004 -- Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Realtor (uncredited)
2004 -- Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother | Blanche Monroe
2004 -- Sleepover | Gabby Corky
2004 -- Surviving Eden | Maude Silver
2004 -- Little Black Boot | Grace
2003 -- Exposed | Julie Gross
2003 -- A Mighty Wind | Laurie Bohner
2002 -- The Big Time | Miss Rush
2002 -- Collateral Damage | Agent Russo
2000 -- Best in Show | Christy Cummings
2000 -- Colour Me Gay |
2000 -- What Planet Are You From? | Doreen
2000 -- Red Lipstick |
1997 -- Touch Me | Counselor
1993 -- Fatal Instinct | Prison Reporter
1993 -- The Fugitive | Kathy Wahlund
1992 -- Straight Talk | Gladys (voice)
1992 -- In the Best Interest of the Children | Gwen Hatcher
1988 -- Taxi Killer |
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