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.
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice) · (1 episode)
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
2023
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Mrs. Noble
2022
Mascots
Gabby Monkhouse
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
2013
Afternoon Delight
Lenore
2013
Escape from Planet Earth
Io (voice)
2013
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
Small Fry
Queen Neptuna (voice)
2011
Glee: The Concert Movie
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
2011
Rio
Alice / Goose (voice)
2011
Paul
Pat Stevenson
2011
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
2010
Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
2010
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
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
2009
Big Breaks
M.J.
2008
Role Models
Gayle Sweeny
2008
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
2008
The Rocker
Lisa
2008
Adventures of Power
Joni
2008
I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
2008
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
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
2007
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
The Californians
Sybill Platt
2005
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
2005
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Paula
2005
Sleepover
Gabby Corky
2004
Little Black Boot
Grace
2004
Exposed
Julie Gross
2003
A Mighty Wind
Laurie Bohner
2003
The Big Time
Miss Rush
2002
Best in Show
Christy Cummings
2000
Colour Me Gay
2000
Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
1993
The Fugitive
Kathy Wahlund
1993
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
1992
Rock Stars
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
Digman!
(voice) · (1 episode)
2023
Velma
Donna (voice) · (19 episodes)
2023
Oddballs
Grandma (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
El Deafo
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice) · (3 episodes)
2022
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly (voice) · (20 episodes)
2021
The Ghost and Molly McGee
Ms. Roop (voice) · (2 episodes)
2021
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki · (9 episodes)
2021
Money, Explained
Self - Narrator · (1 episode)
2021
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice) · (12 episodes)
2021
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
KJ Dillard
2020
Meet the Chimps
Narrator · (6 episodes)
2020
Weakest Link
Self - Host · (46 episodes)
2020
Close Enough
Barb (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
100% Wolf
The Commander (voice)
2020
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather · (4 episodes)
2020
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice) · (1 episode)
2020
Stars in the House
Self · (1 episode)
2020
#NoJoke
Self
2019
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2019
Tamron Hall
(1 episode)
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2019
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice) · (4 episodes)
2019
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
2019
UglyDolls
Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
2019
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Calhoun (voice)
2018
25 Words or Less
(4 episodes)
2018
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice) · (1 episode)
2018
A Play
Betty
2018
Blark and Son
Frankie · (1 episode)
2018
Dallas & Robo
Carol · (8 episodes)
2018
Final Space
AVA (voice) · (13 episodes)
2018
Big Hero 6 The Series
Supersonic Sue (voice) · (2 episodes)
2017
Will & Grace
Roberta · (1 episode)
2017
Manhunt
Janet Reno · (3 episodes)
2017
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
2017
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self · (1 episode)
2017
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon · (12 episodes)
2017
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
2017
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey · (5 episodes)
2017
Writer's Block
Jane
2016
The Late Bloomer
Caroline
2016
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice) · (3 episodes)
2016
After the Reality
Doctor
2016
The Real O'Neals
Jane Lynch · (1 episode)
2016
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Angel from Hell
Amy · (13 episodes)
2016
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
Bernadette Steel (voice) · (1 episode)
2015
We Bare Bears
Tank / Additional Voices (voice) · (1 episode)
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
2015
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
2014
Girl Meets World
Self · (1 episode)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014
Hollywood Game Night
Self - Host · (78 episodes)
2013
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
2012
Finding Your Roots
Self · (1 episode)
2012
8
Maggie Gallagher
2012
Inside Comedy
Self · (1 episode)
2012
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
2012
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
2011
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek · (1 episode)
2011
The Glee Project
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Bubble Guppies
The Genie (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner · (1 episode)
2011
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
Conan
Self · (3 episodes)
2010
MasterChef
Self · (1 episode)
2010
The Cleveland Show
(2 episodes)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (3 episodes)
2009
Glee
Sue Sylvester · (121 episodes)
2009
Annul Victory
Self
2009
Party Down
Constance Carmell · (17 episodes)
2009
Alex's Halloween
Mother
2008
Easy to Assemble
(51 episodes)
2008
Web Therapy
Claire Dudek · (3 episodes)
2008
Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
2008
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
2008
iCarly
Pam Puckett · (1 episode)
2007
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice) · (3 episodes)
2007
Thank God You're Here
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
2007
Area 57
Irene Maloof
2007
Help Me Help You
(4 episodes)
2006
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap · (1 episode)
2006
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford · (13 episodes)
2006
Fifty Pills
Doreen
2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Ms. Hammond · (2 episodes)
2006
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice) · (6 episodes)
2006
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid · (10 episodes)
2005
My Name Is Earl
Sissy · (1 episode)
2005
Weeds
The Candyman · (1 episode)
2005
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Madame Rothchild (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Blind Justice
Dr. Taylor · (2 episodes)
2005
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
American Dad!
Mother (voice) · (2 episodes)
2005
American Dad!
Chief of Police (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
American Dad!
Timmy's Mom (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
American Dad!
Doctor (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
American Dad!
Al (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
American Dad!
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Unscripted
Self · (2 episodes)
2005
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · (2 episodes)
2005
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self - Host · (1 episode)
2004
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Realtor (uncredited)
2004
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett · (1 episode)
2004
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe · (4 episodes)
2004
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson · (1 episode)
2004
Rodney
Amy O'Brien · (1 episode)
2004
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
2004
Father of the Pride
Lily (voice) · (1 episode)
2004
Father of the Pride
Gift Store Clerk (voice) · (1 episode)
2004
The Soup
(1 episode)
2004
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
2004
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia · (12 episodes)
2004
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon · (2 episodes)
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman · (14 episodes)
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Reno 911!
Therapist · (1 episode)
2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Oscorp Executive (voice) · (1 episode)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Herself · (1 episode)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
MDs
Aileen Poole · (11 episodes)
2002
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford · (1 episode)
2002
The Dead Zone
Flo McMurtry · (1 episode)
2002
Watching Ellie
(1 episode)
2002
Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
2002
According to Jim
Janice · (1 episode)
2001
The Division
(1 episode)
2001
The Weber Show
Carla · (1 episode)
2000
Boston Public
Jane Morrell · (1 episode)
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger · (1 episode)
2000
Gilmore Girls
Nurse · (1 episode)
2000
Titus
(1 episode)
2000
What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
2000
Red Lipstick
2000
Popular
(1 episode)
1999
The West Wing
Reporter · (2 episodes)
1999
Family Law
Cheryl Bowman · (1 episode)
1999
Judging Amy
ASA Perkins · (3 episodes)
1999
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
(voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Family Guy
French Teacher (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Felicity
Professor Carnes · (2 episodes)
1998
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman · (1 episode)
1998
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter · (1 episode)
1998
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl · (1 episode)
1997
Touch Me
Counselor
1997
The View
Self - Guest Co-Host · (1 episode)
1997
Arthur
Patty Ratburn (voice) · (1 episode)
1996
7th Heaven
Nurse · (4 episodes)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel · (1 episode)
1996
JAG
Sandy's Friend · (1 episode)
1995
Caroline in the City
Hostess · (1 episode)
1995
NewsRadio
Carol · (1 episode)
1995
Cybill
(1 episode)
1995
Friends
Ellen · (1 episode)
1994
Party of Five
(1 episode)
1994
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe · (1 episode)
1993
Frasier
Cynthia · (1 episode)
1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway · (17 episodes)
1993
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard · (1 episode)
1993
The John Larroquette Show
Mary Travers · (1 episode)
1993
Straight Talk
Gladys (voice)
1992
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Simpsons
Roz Davis (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1988
Taxi Killer
1988
Married... with Children
Greta · (1 episode)
1987
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
The Emmy Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1949