07/14/1960
Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA:
Jane Marie Lynch (* 14. Juli 1960) ist eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin, Komikerin und Autorin. Lynch ist vor allem bekannt für ihre Rolle als Sue Sylvester in der Musical-Comedy-Serie Glee (2009–2015) auf Fox, für die sie mit einem Primetime Emmy Award ausgezeichnet wurde. Außerdem erlangte sie Anerkennung durch ihre Rollen in den Mockumentary-Filmen von Christopher Guest, wie Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) und For Your Consideration (2006). Lynch hatte eine wiederkehrende Rolle in der CBS-Sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004–2014), für die sie für einen Primetime Emmy Award nominiert wurde, sowie wiederkehrende Rollen in der Showtime-Drama-Serie The L Word (2005–2009), der CBS-Krimiserie Criminal Minds (2006–2020), der CBS All Access-Drama-Serie The Good Fight (2017–heute) und der Amazon Prime Video-Comedy-Serie The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–heute), für die sie ebenfalls einen Primetime Emmy Award erhielt. Seit 2013 moderiert sie die NBC-Spielshow Hollywood Game Night, für die sie zwei Primetime Emmy Awards gewonnen hat. Lynch spielte in zahlreichen bekannten Comedy-Filmen mit, darunter Jungfrau (40), männlich, sucht... (2005), Ricky Bobby – König der Rennfahrer (2006), Vorbilder?! (2008), Paul – Ein Alien auf der Flucht (2011) und Die Stooges – Drei Vollpfosten drehen ab (2012). Sie lieh außerdem zahlreichen Animationsfilmen ihre Stimme, darunter Space Chimps – Affen im All (2008), Ice Age 3 – Die Dinosaurier sind los (2009), Für immer Shrek (2010), Rio (2011), Ralph reicht’s (2012) und Chaos im Netz (2018). Im Jahr 2013 erhielt Lynch den 2.505. Stern auf dem Hollywood Walk of Fame in der Kategorie Fernsehen, gelegen am 6640 Hollywood Blvd. Zu ihren zahlreichen Auszeichnungen zählen fünf Primetime Emmy Awards, zwei Screen Actors Guild Awards und ein Golden Globe Award.
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Flower of the Dawn (2025) as Sinistra (voice) |
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The 2025 FOX Fall Preview (2025) as Self |
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The Little Pageant That Could (2024) as Self (archive footage) |
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Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024) as |
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The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) as Bobbi St. Simone (voice) |
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Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) as Self - Guest |
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Her War, Her Story: World War II (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022) as Mrs. Noble |
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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine (2020) as KJ Dillard |
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100% Wolf (2020) as The Commander (voice) |
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#NoJoke (2019) as Self |
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Prime Day Concert 2019 (2019) as Self |
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UglyDolls (2019) as Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice) |
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A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy (2018) as Self |
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Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) as Calhoun (voice) |
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A Play (2018) as Betty |
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Earth Live (2017) as Herself - Co-Host |
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Dropping The Soap (2017) as Olivia Vanderstein |
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Writer's Block (2016) as Jane |
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The Late Bloomer (2016) as Caroline |
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Mascots (2016) as Gabby Monkhouse |
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After the Reality (2016) as Doctor |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) as Self |
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Back to the Jurassic (2015) as Sue |
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To Russia with Love (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice) |
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A.C.O.D. (2013) as Dr. Judith |
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Afternoon Delight (2013) as Lenore |
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Escape from Planet Earth (2013) as Io (voice) |
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Dino Time (2012) as Sue Fitzpatrick (voice) |
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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) |
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Abominable Christmas (2012) as Margaret Knowhow (voice) |
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Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne (2012) as Self |
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The Three Stooges (2012) as Mother Superior |
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Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self |
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8 (2012) as Maggie Gallagher |
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WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power (2012) as |
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Small Fry (2011) as Queen Neptuna (voice) |
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Glee: The Concert Movie (2011) as Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted) |
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The Lady with 700 Cats (2011) as narrator |
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Rio (2011) as Alice / Goose (voice) |
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Paul (2011) as Pat Stevenson |
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Donkey's Christmas Shrektacular (2010) as Gretched (voice) |
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Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010) as Dr. Poole (voice) |
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Shrek Forever After (2010) as Gretched (voice) |
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Man Maid (2009) as Sabena |
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Post Grad (2009) as Carmella Malby |
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Julie & Julia (2009) as Dorothy McWilliams |
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Weather Girl (2009) as J.D. |
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) as Diatryma Mom (voice) |
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Mr. Troop Mom (2009) as Miss Hulka |
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The Face is Familiar (2009) as |
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Spring Breakdown (2009) as Senator Hartmann |
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Annul Victory (2009) as Self |
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The Toe Tactic (2009) as Honey Strumpet |
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Big Breaks (2008) as M.J. |
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Role Models (2008) as Gayle Sweeny |
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Alex's Halloween (2008) as Mother |
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Another Cinderella Story (2008) as Dominique Blatt |
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The Rocker (2008) as Lisa |
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Space Chimps (2008) as Dr. Poole (voice) |
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Tru Loved (2008) as Ms. Maple |
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Adventures of Power (2008) as Joni |
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I Do & I Don't (2008) as Nora Stelmack |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) as Gail the Television Reporter |
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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) as Gail |
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Smiley Face (2007) as Casting Director |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007) as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (2007) as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) |
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Eye of the Dolphin (2007) as Glinton |
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The List (2007) as Dr. Davina |
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The Hammer (2007) as Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited) |
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Suffering Man's Charity (2007) as Ingrid Sorensen |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures (2007) as Joan Hobbie (voice) |
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Area 57 (2007) as Irene Maloof |
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For Your Consideration (2006) as Cindy |
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Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006) as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) as Lucy Bobby |
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Fifty Pills (2006) as Doreen |
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Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) as Self |
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The Californians (2005) as Sybill Platt |
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Bam Bam and Celeste (2005) as Darlene |
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The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) as Paula |
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PROM-troversy (2005) as Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) |
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) as Realtor (uncredited) |
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Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (2004) as Blanche Monroe |
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Sleepover (2004) as Gabby Corky |
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Surviving Eden (2004) as Maude Silver |
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Little Black Boot (2004) as Grace |
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Exposed (2003) as Julie Gross |
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A Mighty Wind (2003) as Laurie Bohner |
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The Big Time (2002) as Miss Rush |
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Collateral Damage (2002) as Agent Russo |
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Best in Show (2000) as Christy Cummings |
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Colour Me Gay (2000) as |
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What Planet Are You From? (2000) as Doreen |
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Red Lipstick (2000) as Final TV Newscaster |
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Touch Me (1997) as Counselor |
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Fatal Instinct (1993) as Prison Reporter |
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The Fugitive (1993) as Kathy Wahlund |
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Straight Talk (1992) as Gladys (voice) |
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In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) as Gwen Hatcher |
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Taxi Killer (1988) as |
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Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol! () as Self |
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Journey to Regionals () as Sue Sylvester |
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Nice Guys Finish Last () as Mom |
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Rock Stars () as |
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The Rise of Miss Power () as Miss Power |
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A Play (2018) Executive Producer |
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Ronny & i (2013) Executive Producer |
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Another Cinderella Story (2008) Vocals |
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Starcrossed (2005) Associate Producer |