Jane Lynch



First NameJane
Middle NameMarie
Last NameLynch
Full Name at BirthJane Marie Lynch
Other NamesSue
Coach Sylvester
Age51
Date of BirthJuly 14, 1960
BirthplaceDolton, IL
Height6' (183 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorDyed Blonde
Distinctive FeaturesHer height
Star SignCancer
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityMFA Theater, Cornell University
OccupationActress
Occupation CategoryActress
Claim to FameA Mighty Wind, Glee
Other Family MembersDr Lara Embry (wife)
Favorite PeopleJohn Travolta
Olivia Newton-John
Favorite MoviesGrease (1978)
The Crossing Guard (1995)
Ninotchka (1939)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Zoolander (2001)
Private Benjamin (1980)
Favorite TV ShowsGlee

Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American comedian, actress and singer. Since 2009, she has played the role of Sue Sylvester in the Fox musical-comedy series Glee for which she has won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She has also played roles in comedies such as Best in Show, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Role Models, as well as for her recurring roles as lawyer Joyce Wischina in The L Word, Dr. Linda Freeman, Charlie's sarcastic therapist on Two and a Half Men and as Spencer Reid's mother, Dr. Diana Reid on Criminal Minds. She has appeared on iCarly as Sam's mother. She was also a regular on the comedy-drama series Party Down as Constance Carmell; the role garnered her positive critical response.


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Filmography

Selected Jane Lynch film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2012
Mother Superior

2012
Sergeant Calhoun

2012
Laughing Stock
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2011
Pat Stevens

2011
Rio
Alice

2011
Winner - Favorite TV Comedy Actress

2011
Carpool
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2011
Claire Dudek

2011
Small Fry
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2011
The Lady with 700 Cats
Narrator

2010
Gretched

2009
-

2009
Diatryma Mom

2009
Dorothy McWilliams

2009
Senator 'Kay Bee' Hartmann

2009
Carmella Malby

2009
J.D.

2009
Constance Carmell

2009
Ms. Eck, Sue Sylvester

2009
Sue Sylvester

2009
Miss Hulka

2009
Big Breaks
M.J.

2008
Sweeny

2008
Sabena

2008
Dr. Poole

2008
Lisa

2008
Honey Strumpet

2008
Ms. Maple

2008
Joan Jameson

2008
Never Better
Linda

2008
Claire Dudek

2008
Alex's Halloween
Mother

2008
The Adventures of Captain Cross Dresser
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2007
Nora Stelmack

2007
Casting Director

2007
Ingrid Sorensen

2007
Woman Who Argues With Jerry

2007
Dr. Davina

2007
Gail the Television Reporter

2007
Reverend Greeley

2007
Area 57
Irene Maloof

2007
Untitled Christine Taylor Project
Janet

2007
Pam Puckett

2006
Glinton

2006
Doreen

2006
The Frank Anderson
Dr. Emily Brice

2006
Separated at Worth
Jennifer

2006
Campus Ladies
Professor

2006
Jackie Greenway

2006
Raquel Janes

2006
Victoria Ratchford

2006
Commander Barbara Dunlap

2005
Darlene

2005
Sybill Platt

2005
Promtroversy
Mimi Nimby

2005
Al, Doctor

2005
Dr. Taylor

2005
Diana Reid

2005
Illeanarama
Ann

2005
Sissy

2005
Scientist

2005
Madame Rothchild

2005
Jane

2005
The Candyman

2004
Gabby

2004
Maude Silver

2004
Grace

2004
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe

2004
Joanna Monroe

2004
Maxine Bennett

2004
Gift Store Clerk, Lily

2004
Rodney
Amy O'Brien

2004
Joyce Wischnia

2004
Mrs. Donaldson

2004
How to Be a Hollywood Player in Less Than Ten Minutes
Hollywood Mogul

2003
Laurie Bohner

2003
Julie Gross

2003
Cindi Lightballoon

2003
Helen Putasca

2003
Therapist

2003
Spider-Man
Oscorp Executive

2003
Dr. Linda Freeman

2002
Agent Russo

2002
The Big Time
Miss Rush

2002
MDs
Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D

2002
Dr. Julie Waterford

2002
Flo McMurtry

2002
Watching Ellie
Roman

2001
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mom

2001
Janice

2001
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2001
Martini
Dr. Jane

2000
Christy Cummings

2000
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster

2000
Jane Morrell

2000
Nurse

2000
The Weber Show
Carla

2000
Prosecutor

2000
Color Me Gay
Executive

1999
Dotty Campbell

1999
Cheryl Bowman

1999
ASA Perkins

1999
Suzi Klein

1999
Reporter, Reporter in Briefing Room

1998
Mrs. Witter

1998
Professor Carnes

1998
Dr. Foreman

1997
Counselor

1997
Sheryl

1996
Mrs. Koppel

1996
Nurse

1996
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1995
Hostess

1995
Mrs. Sweeney

1995
In the House
Ruth

1995
JAG
-

1995
Carol

1994
Ellen

1994
Dr. Pennant

1993
Prison Reporter

1993
Doctor Kathy Wahlund

1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway

1993
Cynthia

1993
Susanna Howe

1993
Evaluator

1993
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard

1992
Gladys

1992
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher

1988
Ms. Lindstrom

1988
Tammy

1988
Taxi Killer
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards
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2009
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Comedy Series
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Comedy Series (2001–2025)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2010–2029)
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