Jane Lynch
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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 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.Read full biography
TV Shows
112 Tracked Shows
Other Credits
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast (2025), El Deafo (2022), Money, Explained (2021), Weakest Link (2020), Meet the Chimps (2020), Middle School Moguls (2019), Blark and Son (2018), Dallas & Robo (2018), Talking with Chris Hardwick (2017), Angel from Hell (2016), The Real O'Neals (2016), The Stinky & Dirty Show (2016), Inside Comedy (2012), The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (2012), The Glee Project (2011), Thank God You're Here (2007), Help Me Help You (2006), Lovespring International (2006), Holly Hobbie & Friends (2006), Blind Justice (2005), Unscripted (2005), Rodney (2004), The Soup (2004), Watching Ellie (2002), MDs (2002), The Division (2001), The Weber Show (2000), Bakersfield P.D. (1993)