
Jane Lynch
Born: 1960-07-14
Place of Birth: Evergreen 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.
Known For

Shrek Forever After

Rio

Wreck-It Ralph

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Ralph Breaks the Internet

The Fugitive

Paul

The 40 Year Old Virgin

A.C.O.D.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Dino Time

Another Cinderella Story

The Rocker

Sleepover

Post Grad

Role Models

UglyDolls

Fatal Instinct

Smiley Face

Straight Talk

Adventures of Power

Space Chimps

Small Fry

Best in Show

Julie & Julia

Touch Me

The Hammer

The Rise of Miss Power

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

100% Wolf

The Californians

The Three Stooges

Tru Loved

Spring Breakdown

Escape from Planet Earth

Collateral Damage

To Russia with Love

Area 57

Mascots

Annul Victory

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Taxi Killer

#NoJoke

Dropping The Soap

Bam Bam and Celeste

Little Black Boot

Weather Girl

Abominable Christmas

A Play

Mr. Troop Mom

Fifty Pills

The List

The Late Bloomer

Back to the Jurassic

Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular

Colour Me Gay

8

A Mighty Wind

Afternoon Delight

Exposed

For Your Consideration

Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother

Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back

What Planet Are You From?

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

PROM-troversy

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

I Do & I Don't

Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go

The Lady with 700 Cats

Glee: The Concert Movie

Eye of the Dolphin

Flower of the Dawn

In the Best Interest of the Children

The Big Time

Alex's Halloween

Earth Live

Man Maid

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

The Little Pageant That Could

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures

Writer's Block

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

Red Lipstick

After the Reality

Surviving Eden

WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power

Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

Glee: Keep on Believin'

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

Prime Day Concert 2019

Suffering Man's Charity

The Toe Tactic

Marvelous Moments with Maisel

The Face is Familiar

Her War, Her Story: World War II
