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Jane Lynch
Jane Marie Lynch, born July 14, 1960, is an acclaimed American actress, comedian, and singer who gained prominence in the realm of comedic television. Her accolades include one Golden Globe, five Primetime Emmys, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2013, the entertainment industry recognized her contributions with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lynch's career began with roles in the sitcom Two and a Half Men and the drama series The L Word, leading to her breakthrough role as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee. She balanced this with recurring roles in a variety of series, notably The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Good Fight, and Only Murders in the Building. In tandem with her televisual acting, Lynch hosted Hollywood Game Night, and has been the host and executive producer of The Weakest Link from 2020. Beyond TV, she frequently collaborated with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films, most notably as Christy Cummings in 'Best in Show'. Her filmography spans a variety of comedic roles in films including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Role Models, and Paul. She also had numerous voice roles in animated films such as Space Chimps, the Ice Age franchise, the Wreck-It Ralph franchise, and UglyDolls. Her stage roles included Nora Ephron's off-Broadway play 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' and Broadway roles in revivals of 'Annie' and 'Funny Girl'. A prolific actress with a career spanning over three decades, Lynch's versatility and skill as a performer have cemented her reputation in the entertainment industry.
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Given Name: Jane Marie Lynch
Born: Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: July 14, 1960
Occupations: Actress, Comedian, Singer, Author, Television Presenter
Years Active: 1988-present
Spouses: Lara Embry, Jennifer Cheyne
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Movies Featuring Jane Lynch
Wreck-It Ralph
Ralph Breaks the Internet
100% Wolf
A.C.O.D.
The Three Stooges
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Glee: Keep on Believin’
Abominable Christmas
8
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Small Fry
To Russia with Love
After the Reality
Earth Live
A Play
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
#NoJoke
Mascots
Fifty Pills
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Area 57
Bam Bam and Celeste
The Californians
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Suffering Man’s Charity
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine
El Deafo
The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Straight Talk
Tru Loved
Mr. Troop Mom
The Face is Familiar
I Do & I Don’t
The Toe Tactic
The Little Pageant That Could
Spring Breakdown
Another Cinderella Story
Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special!
Big Breaks
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
Career Timeline
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2024
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special!
Donna (voice)
2023
The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Bobbi St. Simone
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
2012
Wreck-It Ralph
The Three Stooges
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Glee: Keep on Believin’
Self
Abominable Christmas
Margaret Knowhow (voice)
8
Maggie Gallagher
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular
Gretched (voice)
2009
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
The Face is Familiar
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
2008
Tru Loved
Ms. Maple
I Do & I Don’t
Nora Stelmack
Another Cinderella Story
Dominique Blatt
Big Breaks
M.J.
2007
Area 57
Irene Maloof
Suffering Man’s Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
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