Jane Lynch

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), and the Amazon Prime Video period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017), 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.
==Personal Life==
In 2005, Lynch was named one of Power Up's "10 Amazing Lesbian Women in Showbiz". Jane Lynch started dating Lara Embry on April 3, 2007. They got engaged on September 12, 2009. They married on May 31, 2010 in Sunderland, Massachusetts.
==Filmography==
===Film===
Year	Title 	Character
1988	Taxi Killer 	Traci
1988	Vice Versa 	Ms. Linstrom
1992	Straight Talk 	Gladys (voice)
1993	The Fugitive 	Dr. Kathy Wahlund
1993	Fatal Instinct 	Prison Reporter
1997	Touch Me 	Counselor
2000	What Planet Are You From? 	Doreen
2000	Red Lipstick 	Final TV Newscaster
2000	Color Me Gay 	Executive / Do-Rag Lesbian
2000	Best in Show 	Christy Cummings
2001	Martini 	Dr. Jane
2001	Nice Guys Finish Last 	Mom
2002	Hiding in Walls 	Diane Moffet
2002	Collateral Damage 	Agent Russo
2003	A Mighty Wind 	Laurie Bohner
2003	Exposed 	Julie Gross
2004	Little Black Boot 	Grace
2004	Surviving Eden 	Maude Silver
2004	Sleepover 	Gabby Corky
2004	Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother 	Blanche Monroe
2004	Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events	Realtor
2004	The Aviator 	Amelia Earhart
2005	Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party 	Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2005	Promtroversy 	Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
2005	The 40-Year-Old Virgin 	Paula
2005	Bam Bam and Celeste 	Darlene
2005	The Californians 	Sybill Platt
2006	Fifty Pills 	Doreen
2006	Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 	Lucy Bobby
2006	For Your Consideration 	Cindy
2006	The Frank Anderson 	Dr. Emily Brice
2006	Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes 	Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2006	Eye of the Dolphin 	Glinton
2007	I Do & I Don't 	Nora Stelmack
2007	Smiley Face 	Casting Director
2007	Suffering Man's Charity 	Ingrid
2007	Love Is Love 	Reverend Greeley
2007	Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever 	Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
2007	Alvin and the Chipmunks 	Gail
2007	The Hammer 	Woman in Hardware Store
2007	The List 	Dr. Davina
2007	Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 	Gail the Television Reporter
2008	The Toe Tactic 	Honey Strumpet
2008	Adventures of Power 	Joni
2008	Tru Loved 	Ms. Maple
2008	Space Chimps 	Dr. Poole (voice)
2008	The Rocker 	Lisa Gadman
2008	Another Cinderella Story 	Dominique Blatt
2008	Role Models 	Gayle Sweeney
2008	Man Maid 	Sabena
2008	Alex's Halloween 	Mother
2009	Big Breaks 	M.J.
2009	Spring Breakdown 	Senator Kay Bee Hartmann
2009	Weather Girl 	J.D.
2009	Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust 	Denise Lemon (voice)
2009	Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 	Diatryma Mom (voice)
2009	Julie & Julia 	Dorothy Dean Cousins / McWilliams
2009	Post Grad 	Carmella Malby
2010	Birds of Paradise 	Rosie (voice)
2010	Shrek Forever After 	Gretched the Ogre (voice)
2010	Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back 	Dr. Poole (voice)
2010	Pretty Parts 	
2011	Mitzvah Communion 	Elanie French
2011	Rio 	Alice (voice)
2011	Paul 	Pat Stevens
2011	Carpool 	Shelly
2011	Toy Story Toons: Small Fry 	Neptuna (voice)
2012	The Three Stooges 	Mother Superior
2012	Delhi Safari 	Female Flamingo (english version, voice)
2012	Wreck-It Ralph 	Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
2012	Dino Time 	Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
2012	Escape from Planet Earth 	Io (voice)
2012	Abominable Christmas 	Margaret Knowhow (voice)
2013	Jungle Master 	Ilene (english version, voice)
2013	Afternoon Delight 	Dr. Lenore
2013	A.C.O.D. 	Dr. Judith
2016	Back to the Jurassic 	Sue (voice)
2016	After the Reality 	Doctor
2016	Nick and Snip 	Katherine Pinpowzky (voice)
2016	Mascots 	Gabby Monkhouse
2016	Writer's Block 	Jane
2016	The Late Bloomer 	Caroline Chambers
2017	A Stork's Journey 	Olga (voice)
2018	The Birds Sing Too Loud 	Clarice
2018	A Play 	Betty
2018	Ralph Breaks the Internet 	Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
2019	UglyDolls 	Scanner / Electronic Voice
2020	100% Wolf 	The Commander (voice)
===Television===
Year 	Title 	Character 	Episodes
1992 	In the Best Interest of the Children	Gwen Hatcher 	Film
1993 	Bakersfield P.D. 	Michelle Hathaway 	1 episode
1993 	Empty Nest 	Tammy 	1 episode
1994 	Married... with Children 	Greta 	1 episode
1994 	Party of Five 	Dr. Pennant 	1 episode
1994 	The John Larroquette Show 	Evaluator 	1 episode
1995 	In The House 	Ruth 	1 episode
1995 	NewsRadio 	Carol 	1 episode
1996 	Cybill 	Mrs. Sweeney 	1 episode
1996 	3rd Rock from the Sun 	Mrs. Koppel 	1 episode
1996 	Frasier 	Cynthia 	1 episode
1996–1998	Caroline in the City 	Hostess 	2 episodes
1999 	Dharma & Greg 	Sheryl 	1 episode
1999–2000	Judging Amy 	ASA Perkins 	3 episodes
2000 	JAG 	Sandy's Friend 	1 episode
2000 	Gilmore Girls 	Nurse 	1 episode
2000–2001	The West Wing 	Reporter 	2 episodes
2001 	Dawson's Creek 	Mrs. Witter 	1 episode
2001 	Cursed 	Carla 	1 episode
2001 	Popular 	Susie Klein 	1 episode
2001 	The Division 	Unknown 	1 episode
2001 	Arli$$ 	Unknown 	1 episode
2001 	Boston Public 	Jane Morrell 	1 episode
2001 	Family Law 	Cheryl Bowman 	1 episode
2001 	The X-Files 	Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard 	1 episode
2001 	The King of Queens 	Dr. Foreman 	1 episode
2001 	Family Guy 	Dotty Campbell (voice) 	2 episodes
2001 	7th Heaven 	Nurse 	4 episodes
2002 	Titus 	Prosecutor 	1 episode
2002 	Felicity 	Professor Carnes 	2 episodes
2002 	MDs 	Aileen Poole, RN, PhD 	10 episodes
2002 	The Big Time 	Miss Rush 	Film
2003 	Watching Ellie 	Roman 	1 episode
2003 	The Dead Zone 	Flo McMurtry 	1 episode
2003 	Spider-Man: The New Animated Series 	Oscorp Executive (voice) 	1 episode
2003 	According to Jim 	Janice 	1 episode
2004 	NYPD Blue 	Susanna Howe 	1 episode
2004 	Monk 	Dr. Julie Waterford 	1 episode
2004 	Las Vegas 	Helen Putasca 	1 episode
2004 	Arrested Development 	Cindi Lightballoon 	3 episodes
2004 	Friends 	Ellen 	1 episode
2004 	Veronica Mars 	Mrs. Donaldson 	1 episode
2004–2014	Two and a Half Men 	Dr. Linda Freeman 	14 episodes
2004–2005	Father of the Pride 	Lily / Gift Store Clerk (voice) 	2 episodes
2005 	Unscripted 	Jane 	2 episodes
2005 	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 	Ranger 	1 episode
2005 	Blind Justice 	Dr. Taylor 	2 episodes
2005 	The Life and Times of Juniper Lee 	Madame Rothchild (voice) 	1 episode
2005 	Weeds 	The Candyman 	1 episode
2005–2006	Rodney 	Amy O'Brien 	2 episodes
2005–2009	The L Word 	Joyce Wischnia 	15 episodes
2006 	Desperate Housewives 	Maxine Bennett 	1 episode
2006 	Night Stalker 	Scientist 	1 episode
2006 	Lovespring International 	Victoria Ratchford 	13 episodes
2006 	Help Me Help You 	Raquel Janes 	5 episodes
2006 	Separated at Worth 	Jennifer 	Film
2006–2020	Criminal Minds 	Diana Reid 	10 episodes
2006–2008	Boston Legal 	Joanna Monroe 	4 episodes
2006–2012	Handy Manny 	Jackie Greenway (voice) 	5 episodes
2007 	Campus Ladies 	Professor 	1 episode
2007 	The New Adventures of Old Christine 	Ms. Hammond 	2 episodes
2007–2020	American Dad! 	Various voices 	5 episodes
2008 	My Name Is Earl 	Sissy 	1 episode
2008 	Out & Proud in Chicago 	Narrator 	Film
2008 	Psych 	Barbara Dunlap 	1 episode
2009 	The Spectacular Spider-Man 	Joan Jameson (voice) 	1 episode
2009 	Mr. Troop Mom 	Ms. Hulka 	Film
2009 	Reno 911! 	Counselor 	1 episode
2009–2010	Party Down 	Constance Carmell 	9 episodes
2009–2015	Glee 	Sue Sylvester 	105 episodes
2010–2011	The Cleveland Show 	Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester 	2 episodes
2010 	Neighbors from Hell 	Alex 	1 episode
2010 	iCarly 	Pam Puckett 	1 episode
2010 	VH1 Do Something Awards 	Herself / Host 	Film
2010 	Saturday Night Live 	Herself / Host 	1 episode
2010 	The Super Hero Squad Show 	Nebula (voice) 	2 episodes
2011–2013	Phineas and Ferb 	Mrs. Johnson (voice) 	5 episodes
2011 	Web Therapy 	Claire Dudek 	1 episode
2011 	63rd Primetime Emmy Awards 	Herself / Host 	Film
2011–2018	The Simpsons 	Roz Davis (voice) 	2 episodes
2012 	The Annoying Orange 	Jane the Peanut / Cobb (voice) 	2 episodes
2012 	WordGirl 	Miss Power (voice) 	1 episode
2012 	Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne 	Herself / Host 	Film
2013 	MasterChef 	Herself 	1 episode
2013 	New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 	Herself / Host 	Film
2013–2020	Hollywood Game Night 	Herself / Host 	77 episodes
2015 	Girl Meets World 	Herself 	1 episode
2015 	Portlandia 	Barbecue Planner 	1 episode
2016 	The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show 	Bernadette Steele (voice) 	1 episode
2016 	Angel from Hell 	Amy 	13 episodes
2016 	Tween Fest 	Sophia Sharp 	3 episodes
2016 	The Real O'Neals 	Herself 	1 episode
2016–2019	The Stinky & Dirty Show 	Dumper (voice) 	13 episodes
2017 	Dropping the Soap 	Olivia Vanderstein 	8 episodes
2017 	NatGeo Wild's Earth Live 	Herself / Host 	Film
2017 	The Adventures of Puss in Boots 	Sally (voice) 	1 episode
2017 	Manhunt: Unabomber 	Janet Reno 	3 episodes
2017 	Will & Grace 	Roberta 	1 episode
2017 	Goldie & Bear 	Mrs. Locks (voice) 	3 episodes
2017–pre 	The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 	Sophie Lennon 	TBA episodes
2017–2018	The Good Fight 	Madeline Starkey 	3 episodes
2018 	We Bare Bears 	Susan Tankitha "Tank" Jackson (voice)	1 episode
2018 	Dallas & Robo 	Carol (voice) 	4 episodes
2019 	The Loud House 	Coach Hutch (voice) 	1 episode
2019 	Tuca & Bertie 	Coach Meredith (voice) 	1 episode
2019 	Arthur 	Patty Ratburn (voice) 	1 episode
2019 	Summer Camp Island 	Skadi's Mom (voice) 	1 episode
2019–2020	Big Hero 6: The Series 	Supersonic Sue (voice) 	24 episodes
2019–2021	Final Space 	A.V.A. (voice) 	13 episodes
2020 	Bubble Guppies 	Genie (voice) 	1 episode
2020 	Space Force 	Chief of Naval Operations 	3 episodes
2020 	Glitch Techs 	Joan Fishback (voice) 	2 episodes
2020 	Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine 	KJ Dillard 	Film
2020–pre 	The Weakest Link 	Herself / Host 	TBA episodes
2021 	Robot Chicken 	Miss Grundy (voice) 	1 episode
2021 	Q-Force 	Ex-AIA Agent 	1 episode
2021 	Only Murders in the Building 	Sazz Pataki 	1 episode
2021–pre 	Ridley Jones 	Lonny (voice) 	TBA episodes
2021–pre 	Harriet the Spy 	Ole Golly (voice) 	TBA episodes
2022 	Fairy Tale Forest 	Sinistra 	Film
===Theater===
Year	Title 	Character
2009	Love, Loss, and What I Wore	Performer
2013	Annie 	Miss Hannigan
==Author==
*Happy Accidents (2011)