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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
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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
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Career
Career spanning 35 years (1987-2022)
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Filmography (46)
AWARDS (11)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series
2017
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series
2017
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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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How old is Jane Lynch?
Jane Lynch is 65 years old, born on .
Where was Jane Lynch born?
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).
What is Jane Lynch known for?
Jane Lynch is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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You can find more about Jane Lynch on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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