Jane Lynch
Known for
An American comic actress from Evergreen Park, Illinois, celebrated for her deadpan delivery and towering, unflappable presence. She stole scenes in 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005) and lent her voice to animated hits 'Shrek Forever After' (2010), 'Rio' (2011) and 'Wreck-It Ralph' (2012), and appeared in the comedy 'Paul' (2011). Her signature role, the ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on 'Glee', won her an Emmy and made her a household name. A gifted improviser and awards-show host, she is a sharp, commanding comedic force.
Jane Lynch
77 Movies
97 Series
An American comic actress from Evergreen Park, Illinois, celebrated for her deadpan delivery and towering, unflappable presence. She stole scenes in 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005) and lent her voice to animated hits 'Shrek Forever After' (2010), 'Rio' (2011) and 'Wreck-It Ralph' (2012), and appeared in the comedy 'Paul' (2011). Her signature role, the ruthless cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on 'Glee', won her an Emmy and made her a household name. A gifted improviser and awards-show host, she is a sharp, commanding comedic force.
Movies
Plays Calhoun (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
Plays Calhoun (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018
Plays Gretched (voice)
Shrek Forever After
2010
Plays Diatryma Mom (voice)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
2009
Plays Gail
Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007
Plays Alice / Goose (voice)
Rio
2011
Plays Paula
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
Plays Kathy Wahlund
The Fugitive
1993
Plays Pat Stevenson
Paul
2011
Plays Dominique Blatt
Another Cinderella Story
2008
Plays Lucy Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
Plays Dorothy McWilliams
Julie & Julia
2009
Plays Io (voice)
Escape from Planet Earth
2013
Plays Mother Superior
The Three Stooges
2012
Plays Gail the Television Reporter
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
2007
Plays Gayle Sweeny
Role Models
2008
Plays Agent Russo
Collateral Damage
2002
Plays Queen Neptuna (voice)
Small Fry
2011
Plays Carmella Malby
Post Grad
2009
Plays Christy Cummings
Best in Show
2000
Plays Gabby Corky
Sleepover
2004
Plays Casting Director
Smiley Face
2007
Plays Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
UglyDolls
2019
Plays Ms. Lindstrom
Vice Versa
1988
Plays Doreen
What Planet Are You From?
2000
Plays Dr. Poole (voice)
Space Chimps
2008
Plays Lisa
The Rocker
2008
Plays The Commander (voice)
100% Wolf
2020
Plays Cindy
For Your Consideration
2006
Plays Laurie Bohner
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Lenore
Afternoon Delight
2013
Plays Prison Reporter
Fatal Instinct
1993
Plays Senator Hartmann
Spring Breakdown
2009
Plays Dr. Poole (voice)
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
2010
Plays Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Dino Time
2012
Plays Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Abominable Christmas
2012
Plays Caroline
The Late Bloomer
2016
Plays Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
2023
Plays Mrs. Noble
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
2022
Plays Gretched (voice)
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
2010
Plays J.D.
Weather Girl
2009
Plays Dr. Judith
A.C.O.D.
2013
Plays Gladys (voice)
Straight Talk
1992
Plays Ms. Maple
Tru Loved
2008
Plays KJ Dillard
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
2020
Plays Gabby Monkhouse
Mascots
2016
Plays Glinton
Eye of the Dolphin
2007
Plays Nora Stelmack
I Do & I Don't
2008
Plays Doreen
Fifty Pills
2006
Plays Doctor
After the Reality
2016
TV Shows
Plays Sue Sylvester
Glee
2009
Plays Self - Host
Hollywood Game Night
2013
Plays Ole Golly (voice)
Harriet the Spy
2021
Plays Donna (voice)
Velma
2023
Plays Michelle Hathaway
Bakersfield P.D.
1993
Plays Constance Carmell
Party Down
2009
Plays Dr. Linda Freeman
Two and a Half Men
2003
Plays Aunt Dirt (voice)
The Great North
2021
Plays Victoria Ratchford
Lovespring International
2006
Plays AVA (voice)
Final Space
2018
Plays Amy
Angel from Hell
2016
Plays Aileen Poole
MDs
2002
Plays Diana Reid
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Sazz Pataki
Only Murders in the Building
2021
Plays Sophie Lennon
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Plays Carol
Dallas & Robo
2018
Plays Joan Hobbie (voice)
Holly Hobbie & Friends
2006
Plays Madeline Starkey
The Good Fight
2017
Plays Nurse
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Joanna Monroe
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Mogul Victoria (voice)
Middle School Moguls
2019
Plays Admiral Maywheather
Space Force
2020
Plays ASA Perkins
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
El Deafo
2022
Plays Claire Dudek
Web Therapy
2008
Plays Mrs. Johnson (voice)
Phineas and Ferb
2007
Plays Dumper (voice)
The Stinky & Dirty Show
2016
Plays Mother (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Ms. Hammond
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
Plays Cindi Lightballoon
Arrested Development
2003
Latest Trailers
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Flower of the Dawn
Full Filmography
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
2025
Film
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
2025
Film
Happy's Place
Val · 1 episode
2024–
TV
American Dad!
Mother (voice) · 2 episodes
2006–2023
TV
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
2023
Film
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Velma
Donna (voice) · 19 episodes
2023–
TV
Oddballs
Grandma (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jane Lynch and where are they from?
Jane Lynch is 66 years old, born on July 14, 1960 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jane Lynch?
Jane Lynch is best known for roles in Wreck-It Ralph, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
How many movies has Jane Lynch been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Jane Lynch has appeared in 75 movies and 96 TV shows.
What was Jane Lynch's first movie?
The career of Jane Lynch began with Taxi Killer (1988).
What is Jane Lynch's most recent movie or series?
Jane Lynch's most recent release is Flower of the Dawn, which premiered on October 11, 2025.
What TV shows has Jane Lynch appeared in?
On television, Jane Lynch has appeared in The Simpsons, Friends, Family Guy, Criminal Minds.
Jane Lynch
1960-07-14 · Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
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.