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ACTING . Acting . 65 years . Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA

Jane Lynch_

EMMY WINNER Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA

"Born "

Born Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Birthday
65
Age
46
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.9
Popularity
35 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Stage actor, Writer, Character actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Atheism
Languages
English
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Cornell University, Illinois State University, Thornridge High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Μαρίᾱ)
Popularity
Tier B -- 60,675 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (July 14) with Howard Lutnick
Howard Lutnick →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1960 -- First televised presidential debate (Kennedy vs Nixon); Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1960 →
Career
Career spanning 35 years (1987-2022)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 5 films with Catherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara →

DROPTHE GOOD_

14
Notable
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
87
Cultural Uplift
52
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Filmography (46)

El Deafo
El Deafo
2022 / TV
Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018 / Film
Calhoun (voice)
Manhunt
Manhunt
2017 / TV
TV Series
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
2017 / TV
TV Series
Angel from Hell
Angel from Hell
2016 / TV
TV Series
A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.
2013 / Film
Film
Afternoon Delight
Afternoon Delight
2013 / Film
Film
Dino Time
Dino Time
2012 / Film
Sue Fitzpatrick (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph
2012 / Film
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
Paul
Paul
2011 / Film
Pat Stevenson

AWARDS (11)

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series
2017
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series
2017
WON

Biography

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.

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Jane Lynch was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Jane Lynch been in?
Jane Lynch has 46 credits in our database. Notable titles include El Deafo (2022), Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Manhunt (2017), The Good Fight (2017), Angel from Hell (2016).
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