
Jane Lynch
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 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

The Rocker
2008Lisa
Shrek Forever After
2010Gretched (voice)
The Fugitive
1993Kathy Wahlund
Adventures of Power
2008Joni
Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007Gail
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007Gail the Television Reporter
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005Paula
Julie & Julia
2009Dorothy McWilliamsHolly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
2007Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Post Grad
2009Carmella Malby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006Lucy Bobby
A Mighty Wind
2003Laurie Bohner
Sleepover
2004Gabby Corky
Smiley Face
2007Casting Director
Exposed
2003Julie Gross
Best in Show
2000Christy Cummings
For Your Consideration
2006Cindy
Another Cinderella Story
2008Dominique Blatt
Role Models
2008Gayle Sweeny