Wreck-It Ralph2012
As Calhoun (voice)
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Jane Lynch
Born
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.
Filmography (106)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs2009
As Diatryma Mom (voice)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Shrek Forever After2010
As Gretched (voice)
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Alvin and the Chipmunks2007
As Gail
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Ralph Breaks the Internet2018
As Calhoun (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Rio2011
As Alice / Goose (voice)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Fugitive1993
As Kathy Wahlund
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The 40 Year-Old Virgin2005
As Paula
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Paul2011
As Pat Stevenson
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events2004
As Realtor (uncredited)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Julie & Julia2009
As Dorothy McWilliams
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Collateral Damage2002
As Agent Russo
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Role Models2008
As Gayle Sweeny
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Smiley Face2007
As Casting Director
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Space Chimps2008
As Dr. Poole (voice)
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Post Grad2009
As Carmella Malby
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Small Fry2011
As Queen Neptuna (voice)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby2006
As Lucy Bobby
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Escape from Planet Earth2013
As Io (voice)
TMDb 5.8 / 10
UglyDolls2019
As Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Best in Show2000
As Christy Cummings
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Another Cinderella Story2008
As Dominique Blatt
TMDb 7.3 / 10
100% Wolf2020
As The Commander (voice)
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Three Stooges2012
As Mother Superior
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Fatal Instinct1993
As Prison Reporter
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Vice Versa1988
As Ms. Lindstrom
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart2023
As Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007
As Gail the Television Reporter
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Sleepover2004
As Gabby
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Weather Girl2009
As J.D.
TMDb 5.7 / 10
The Rocker2008
As Lisa
TMDb 6.1 / 10
What Planet Are You From?2000
As Doreen
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Dino Time2012
As Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Tru Loved2008
As Ms. Maple
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Straight Talk1992
As Gladys (voice)
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Fifty Pills2006
As Doreen
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular2010
As Gretched (voice)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back2010
As Dr. Poole (voice)
TMDb 4.3 / 10
#NoJoke2019
As Self
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Spring Breakdown2009
As Senator Hartmann
TMDb 5.5 / 10
For Your Consideration2006
As Cindy
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows2016
As Self
TMDb 4.0 / 10
The Late Bloomer2016
As Caroline
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Afternoon Delight2013
As Lenore
TMDb 5.7 / 10
A Mighty Wind2003
As Laurie Bohner
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Eye of the Dolphin2007
As Glinton
TMDb 6.1 / 10
A.C.O.D.2013
As Dr. Judith
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love2023
As Self - Guest
TMDb 8.2 / 10
The Hammer2007
As Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Big Breaks
Big Breaks2008
As M.J.
TMDb 4.0 / 10
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power2012
Man Maid2009
As Sabena
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Exposed2003
As Julie Gross
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Area 572007
As Irene Maloof
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go2022
As Mrs. Noble
TMDb 6.8 / 10
After the Reality2016
As Doctor
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Glee: The Concert Movie2011
As Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Abominable Christmas2012
As Margaret Knowhow (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
The List2007
As Dr. Davina
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Mr. Troop Mom2009
As Miss Hulka
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Mascots2016
As Gabby Monkhouse
TMDb 5.4 / 10
82012
As Maggie Gallagher
TMDb 5.3 / 10
The Californians2005
As Sybill Platt
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Earth Live2017
As Herself - Co-Host
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever2007
As Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema2006
As Self
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Little Pageant That Could2024
As Self (archive footage)
Bam Bam and Celeste2005
As Darlene
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Dropping The Soap2017
As Olivia Vanderstein
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Flower of the Dawn2025
As Sinistra (voice)
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine2020
As KJ Dillard
TMDb 5.4 / 10
In the Best Interest of the Children1992
As Gwen Hatcher
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne2012
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Face is Familiar2009
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Writer's Block2016
As Jane
Annul Victory2009
As Self
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview2025
As Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party2007
As Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Suffering Man's Charity2007
As Ingrid Sorensen
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Surviving Eden2004
As Maude Silver
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Adventures of Power2008
As Joni
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Touch Me1997
As Counselor
TMDb 5.0 / 10
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy2018
As Self
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Big Time2002
As Miss Rush
TMDb 4.5 / 10
A Play2018
As Betty
TMDb 4.5 / 10
I Do & I Don't2008
As Nora Stelmack
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Back to the Jurassic2015
As Sue
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Taxi Killer1988
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures2007
As Joan Hobbie (voice)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Red Lipstick2000
As Final TV Newscaster
TMDb 4.0 / 10
To Russia with Love2014
As Self - Narrator (voice)
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala2024
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!
Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!Release date TBA
As Self
Prime Day Concert 20192019
As Self
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes2006
As Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
The Toe Tactic2009
As Honey Strumpet
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Alex's Halloween2008
As Mother
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Glee: Keep on Believin'2012
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Nice Guys Finish Last
Nice Guys Finish LastRelease date TBA
As Mom
Colour Me Gay2000
TMDb 1.0 / 10
PROM-troversy2005
As Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Little Black Boot2004
As Grace
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Her War, Her Story: World War II2022
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother2004
As Blanche Monroe
TMDb 3.0 / 10
The Rise of Miss PowerRelease date TBA
As Miss Power
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Lady with 700 Cats2011
As narrator
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