Cast & creator
Jane Lynch
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Simpsons
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.
Also known as: Jane Marie Lynch
108
film credits
155
television credits
261
1949–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (263)
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice)
1989The Simpsons
Roz Davis (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
Law & Order
Cordelia Travers
1990
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice)
1999Family Guy
(voice)
1999Family Guy
Dotty Campbell (voice)
1999Family Guy
French Teacher (voice)
1999
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger
2000
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
American Dad!
Mother (voice)
2005American Dad!
Chief of Police (voice)
2005American Dad!
Timmy's Mom (voice)
2005American Dad!
Doctor (voice)
2005American Dad!
Al (voice)
2005American Dad!
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice)
2005
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid
2005
Conan
Self
2010Conan
Self - Guest
2010
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
The View
Self - Guest Co-Host
1997
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett
2004
Friends
Ellen
1994
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
2022
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman
2003
JAG
Sandy's Friend
1995
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
1993
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
The West Wing
Reporter
1999
Frasier
Cynthia
1993
Gilmore Girls
Nurse
2000
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice)
2011
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford
2002
Married... with Children
Greta
1987
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice)
2007
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap
2006
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self - Guest
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Glee
Sue Sylvester
2009
The Tamron Hall Show
Self - Guest
2019The Tamron Hall Show
2019
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice)
2005
Las Vegas
Helen Putasca
2003
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe
1993
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman
1998
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe
2004
iCarly
Pam Puckett
2007
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter
1998
Judging Amy
ASA Perkins
1999
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel
1996
Weeds
The Candyman
2005
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Ms. Roop (voice)
2021
25 Words or Less
Self
2018
Party of Five
Dr. Pennant
1994
We Bare Bears
Tank / Additional Voices (voice)
2015
My Name Is Earl
Sissy
2005
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey
2017
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson
2004
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon
2003
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki
2021
The Division
2001
Reno 911!
Therapist
2003
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice)
2018
Boston Public
Jane Morrell
2000
According to Jim
Janice
2001
The Dead Zone
Flo McMurtry
2002
Arli$$
Penny Bullock
1996
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon
2017
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self
2016
President Curtis
Susan (voice)
2026
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
2015
The Soup
Self
2004
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice)
2020
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice)
2021
Caroline in the City
Hostess
1995The Reichen Show
Self
2005
7th Heaven
Nurse
1996
Stars in the House
Self
2020
NewsRadio
Carol
1995
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Ms. Hammond
2006
Felicity
Professor Carnes
1998
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia
2004
The Cleveland Show
2009
Big Hero 6 The Series
Supersonic Sue (voice)
2017
Arthur
Patty Ratburn (voice)
1996
Family Law
Cheryl Bowman
1999
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
MasterChef
Self
2010
The John Larroquette Show
Mary Travers
1993
Cybill
Mrs. Sweeney
1995
Bubble Guppies
The Genie (voice)
2011
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
2010
Girl Meets World
Self
2014
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner
2011
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice)
2023
Party Down
Constance Carmell
2009
Will & Grace
Roberta
2017
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
2008
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009
Wreck-It Ralph
Calhoun (voice)
2012
Close Enough
Barb (voice)
2020
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl
1997
Manhunt
Janet Reno
2017Manhunt
Janet Reno (voice)
2017
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Bernadette Steel (voice)
2015
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather
2020
Velma
Donna (voice)
2023
Popular
Suzi Klein
1999
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Madame Rothchild (voice)
2005
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Gail
2007
Hollywood Game Night
Self - Host
2013
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice)
2022
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Titus
Prosecutor
2000
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
1993
Final Space
AVA (voice)
2018
Blind Justice
Dr. Taylor
2005
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
2011
The 40 Year-Old Virgin
Paula
2005
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Cob (voice)
2012
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
2018
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Oscorp Executive (voice)
2003
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly (voice)
2021
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice)
2016
Happy's Place
Val
2024
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek
2011
Inside Comedy
Self
2012
Father of the Pride
Lily (voice)
2004Father of the Pride
Gift Store Clerk (voice)
2004
Oddballs
Grandma (voice)
2022
The Real O'Neals
Jane Lynch
2016
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
2004
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Host
2025
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice)
2023
Rodney
Amy O'Brien
2004
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
2002
Unscripted
Jane Lynch
2005
Julie & Julia
Dorothy McWilliams
2009
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self - Host
2004
Watching Ellie
Roman
2002
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
2008
Paul
Pat Stevenson
2011
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway
1993
El Deafo
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
2022
Help Me Help You
2006
MDs
Aileen Poole
2002
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Lucy Bobby
2006
Money, Explained
Self - Narrator
2021
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford
2006
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self
2017
The Weber Show
Carla
2000
The Three Stooges
Mother Superior
2012
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
2013
Post Grad
Carmella Malby
2009
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2019
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
2008
Dallas & Robo
Carol
2018
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
2000
Blark and Son
Frankie
2018
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
2008Another Cinderella Story
Vocals
2008
Smiley Face
Casting Director
2007
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
1993
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
2020
The Rocker
Lisa
2008
The Glee Project
Self
2011
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
2007
Thank God You're Here
Self
2007
Angel from Hell
Amy
2016
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
Self
2025
Vice Versa
Ms. Lindstrom
1988
Weakest Link
Self - Host
2020
Sleepover
Gabby
2004
Dino Time
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
2023
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice)
2006
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
2000
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
2013
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
2003
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
2016
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
2022
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
2010
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
1992
For Your Consideration
Cindy
2006
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
2010
Weather Girl
J.D.
2009
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
2009
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2011
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
2013
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2012
Eye of the Dolphin
Glinton
2007
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
2006
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
2012
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
2008
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
2017
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016
Fifty Pills
Doreen
2006
Meet the Chimps
Narrator
2020
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
2020
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
2008
Ronny & i
Executive Producer
2013
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice)
2019
#NoJoke
Self
2019
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Annul Victory
Self
2009
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
2023
Exposed
Julie Gross
2003
The Face is Familiar
2009
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006Big Breaks
M.J.
2008
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
2007
8
Maggie Gallagher
2012
Area 57
Irene Maloof
2007
The Californians
Sybill Platt
2005
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
2005
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
2012
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
2015
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
2018
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007
After the Reality
Doctor
2016
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
2007
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
2016
Touch Me
Counselor
1997
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
1992
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
2019
Adventures of Power
Joni
2008
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
2012
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
2004
Man Maid
Sabena
2009
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
2014Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
2025
The Big Time
Miss Rush
2002
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
2007
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
2009
The List
Dr. Davina
2007
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
2025Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Self
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
2017
Taxi Killer
1988
Alex's Halloween
Mother
2008
Little Black Boot
Grace
2004
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
2004
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
2009
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
2000
Colour Me Gay
2000
A Play
Betty
2018
Writer's Block
Jane
2016
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2005
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
2011