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Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Acting·1960·102 films

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).…

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Filmography

Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)Diatryma Mom (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)Calhoun (voice)
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After (2010)Gretched (voice)
The 40 Year Old Virgin
The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)Paula
Rio
Rio (2011)Alice / Goose (voice)
Paul
Paul (2011)Pat Stevenson
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)Realtor (uncredited)
The Fugitive
The Fugitive (1993)Kathy Wahlund
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)Gail
Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia (2009)Dorothy McWilliams
Role Models
Role Models (2008)Gayle Sweeny
Another Cinderella Story
Another Cinderella Story (2008)Dominique Blatt
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)Lucy Bobby
Collateral Damage
Collateral Damage (2002)Agent Russo
Escape from Planet Earth
Escape from Planet Earth (2013)Io (voice)
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)Gail the Television Reporter
Best in Show
Best in Show (2000)Christy Cummings
The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges (2012)Mother Superior
The Rocker
The Rocker (2008)Lisa
Small Fry
Small Fry (2011)Queen Neptuna (voice)
Sleepover
Sleepover (2004)Gabby Corky
Space Chimps
Space Chimps (2008)Dr. Poole (voice)
UglyDolls
UglyDolls (2019)Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)
The Late Bloomer
The Late Bloomer (2016)Caroline
100% Wolf
100% Wolf (2020)The Commander (voice)
Smiley Face
Smiley Face (2007)Casting Director
Post Grad
Post Grad (2009)Carmella Malby
A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D. (2013)Dr. Judith
Glee: The Concert Movie
Glee: The Concert Movie (2011)Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind (2003)Laurie Bohner
Afternoon Delight
Afternoon Delight (2013)Lenore
Vice Versa
Vice Versa (1988)Ms. Lindstrom
Mascots
Mascots (2016)Gabby Monkhouse
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular
Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010)Gretched (voice)
For Your Consideration
For Your Consideration (2006)Cindy
Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct (1993)Prison Reporter
What Planet Are You From?
What Planet Are You From? (2000)Doreen
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010)Dr. Poole (voice)
Spring Breakdown
Spring Breakdown (2009)Senator Hartmann
Dino Time
Dino Time (2012)Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)Bobbi St. Simone (voice)
Straight Talk
Straight Talk (1992)Gladys (voice)
Weather Girl
Weather Girl (2009)J.D.
The Hammer
The Hammer (2007)Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Fifty Pills
Fifty Pills (2006)Doreen
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020)KJ Dillard
Abominable Christmas
Abominable Christmas (2012)Margaret Knowhow (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (2012)Self
Eye of the Dolphin
Eye of the Dolphin (2007)Glinton
After the Reality
After the Reality (2016)Doctor
Mr. Troop Mom
Mr. Troop Mom (2009)Miss Hulka
Tru Loved
Tru Loved (2008)Ms. Maple
Adventures of Power
Adventures of Power (2008)Joni
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)Self
Suffering Man's Charity
Suffering Man's Charity (2007)Ingrid Sorensen
To Russia with Love
To Russia with Love (2014)Self - Narrator (voice)
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022)Mrs. Noble
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)Self - Guest
The Californians
The Californians (2005)Sybill Platt
Bam Bam and Celeste
Bam Bam and Celeste (2005)Darlene
Prime Day Concert 2019
Prime Day Concert 2019 (2019)Self
In the Best Interest of the Children
In the Best Interest of the Children (1992)Gwen Hatcher
Touch Me
Touch Me (1997)Counselor
Earth Live
Earth Live (2017)Herself - Co-Host
Little Black Boot
Little Black Boot (2004)Grace
The List
The List (2007)Dr. Davina
8
8 (2012)Maggie Gallagher
A Play
A Play (2018)Betty
#NoJoke
#NoJoke (2019)Self
The Toe Tactic
The Toe Tactic (2009)Honey Strumpet
Man Maid
Man Maid (2009)Sabena
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)
Taxi Killer
Taxi Killer (1988)
PROM-troversy
PROM-troversy (2005)Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
The Big Time
The Big Time (2002)Miss Rush
Area 57
Area 57 (2007)Irene Maloof
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018)Self
I Do & I Don't
I Do & I Don't (2008)Nora Stelmack
Dropping The Soap
Dropping The Soap (2017)Olivia Vanderstein
Red Lipstick
Red Lipstick (2000)Final TV Newscaster
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (2004)Blanche Monroe
Surviving Eden
Surviving Eden (2004)Maude Silver
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012)Self
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007)Joan Hobbie (voice)
Exposed
Exposed (2003)Julie Gross
Colour Me Gay
Colour Me Gay (2000)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007)Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
The Face is Familiar
The Face is Familiar (2009)
Back to the Jurassic
Back to the Jurassic (2015)Sue
Alex's Halloween
Alex's Halloween (2008)Mother
The Rise of Miss Power
The Rise of Miss PowerMiss Power
Flower of the Dawn
Flower of the Dawn (2025)Sinistra (voice)
The Little Pageant That Could
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)Self (archive footage)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power (2012)
Annul Victory
Annul Victory (2009)Self
Writer's Block
Writer's Block (2016)Jane
Her War, Her Story: World War II
Her War, Her Story: World War II (2022)Self - Narrator (voice)
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview (2025)Self
The Lady with 700 Cats
The Lady with 700 Cats (2011)narrator