Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

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.

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Birthday: July 14, 1960

Deathday: N/A

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Known For

The Rocker
The Rocker

2008-08-20

Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After

2010-05-16

The Fugitive
The Fugitive

1993-08-06

Adventures of Power
Adventures of Power

2008-01-20

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks

2007-12-13

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

2007-12-21

The 40 Year Old Virgin
The 40 Year Old Virgin

2005-08-11

Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia

2009-08-06

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party

2007-08-28

Post Grad
Post Grad

2009-08-21

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006-08-04

A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind

2003-04-16

Sleepover
Sleepover

2004-07-09

Smiley Face
Smiley Face

2007-11-16

Exposed
Exposed

2003-10-17

Best in Show
Best in Show

2000-09-29

For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration

2006-11-17

Another Cinderella Story
Another Cinderella Story

2008-09-16

Role Models
Role Models

2008-11-07

Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back

2010-05-26

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023-04-26

Rio
Rio

2011-04-03

Paul
Paul

2011-02-14

The List
The List

2007-05-05

Eye of the Dolphin
Eye of the Dolphin

2007-08-24

Escape from Planet Earth
Escape from Planet Earth

2012-10-09

Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown

2009-05-22

Weather Girl
Weather Girl

2009-07-10

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever

2007-09-18

Mr. Troop Mom
Mr. Troop Mom

2009-06-19

Ghost Writer
Ghost Writer

2007-03-09

Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph

2012-11-01

The Californians
The Californians

2005-10-21

Man Maid
Man Maid

2009-10-28

The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges

2012-04-13

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

2023-07-21

Abominable Christmas
Abominable Christmas

2012-10-23

Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct

1993-10-29

A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.

2013-10-03

I Do & I Don't
I Do & I Don't

2008-01-01

Afternoon Delight
Afternoon Delight

2013-08-30

The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic

2009-01-29

Dino Time
Dino Time

2012-12-07

Colour Me Gay
Colour Me Gay

2000-06-01

The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar

2009-06-08

Little Black Boot
Little Black Boot

2004-01-16

Big Breaks
Big Breaks

2008-12-31

Bam Bam and Celeste
Bam Bam and Celeste

2005-09-13

The Rise of Miss Power
The Rise of Miss Power

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009-06-26

Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go

2022-09-02

Nice Guys Finish Last
Nice Guys Finish Last

Her War, Her Story: World War II
Her War, Her Story: World War II

2022-11-01

In the Best Interest of the Children
In the Best Interest of the Children

1992-02-16

Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne

2012-08-12

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024-02-21

Glee: The Concert Movie
Glee: The Concert Movie

2011-08-11

The Big Time
The Big Time

2002-10-20

Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular

2010-12-07

Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes

2006-10-24

Mascots
Mascots

2016-10-11

Small Fry
Small Fry

2011-11-23

Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

2016-02-21

Rock Stars
Rock Stars

Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn
Fairy Tale Forest: Flower of the Dawn

Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema

2006-02-12

The Late Bloomer
The Late Bloomer

2016-10-07

After the Reality
After the Reality

2016-04-21

Fifty Pills
Fifty Pills

2006-04-26

8
8

2012-03-03

The Lady with 700 Cats
The Lady with 700 Cats

2011-07-30

Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia
Secret Ingredients: Creating Julie & Julia

2009-12-08

Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018-11-20

Tru Loved
Tru Loved

2008-02-27

Writer's Block
Writer's Block

2016-12-31

Touch Me
Touch Me

1997-09-05

Earth Live
Earth Live

2017-07-09

Space Chimps
Space Chimps

2008-06-25

Area 57
Area 57

2007-01-01

Red Lipstick
Red Lipstick

2000-02-16

To Russia with Love
To Russia with Love

2014-10-19

Alex's Halloween
Alex's Halloween

2008-10-04

A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy

2018-11-28

Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother

2004-09-18

PROM-troversy
PROM-troversy

2005-01-05

#NoJoke
#NoJoke

2019-09-09

UglyDolls
UglyDolls

2019-05-01

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004-12-16

Collateral Damage
Collateral Damage

2002-02-06

What Planet Are You From?
What Planet Are You From?

2000-03-03

100% Wolf
100% Wolf

2020-06-26

Taxi Killer
Taxi Killer

1988-01-01

Annul Victory
Annul Victory

2009-05-02

Straight Talk
Straight Talk

1992-04-03

A Play
A Play

2018-07-01

Dropping The Soap
Dropping The Soap

2017-03-07

Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine

2020-10-27

Glee: Keep on Believin'
Glee: Keep on Believin'

2012-04-10

Surviving Eden
Surviving Eden

2004-03-01