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Jane Lynch, actor
Actor

Jane Lynch: Movies & Box Office

films
46
on screen
1992–2024
box office
$1.09B
average score
69
Born
July 14, 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace
Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S.
Full name
Jane Marie Lynch
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, Comedian, Singer, Author, Television Presenter
Years active
1988-present
Spouses
Lara Embry, Jennifer Cheyne
Known for

The Best Jane Lynch Movies

The highest-rated films Jane Lynch is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Jane Lynch's Career in Numbers

Jane Lynch's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jane Lynch works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Straight Talk (1992) to Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Jane Lynch Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 16
  3. 2010s 13
  4. 2020s 7

The 2000s were Jane Lynch's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Jane Lynch Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 18
  • Animation 6
  • Family 4
  • Adventure 3
  • Drama 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Romance 1
  • Music 1
  • Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Jane Lynch has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of animation (6).

Jane Lynch Career Milestones

First film
Straight Talk 1992
Biggest box office hit
Ralph Breaks the Internet $529M worldwide
46 credits

Jane Lynch Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jane Lynch is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jane Lynch Movies as an Actor

37
  1. 2024 Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! (2024) movie poster Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! as Donna (voice) · Comedy
  2. 2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) movie poster The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart as Bobbi St. Simone · Animation Movie Echo Score: 77
  3. 2022 Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022) movie poster Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go as Mrs. Noble · Family
  4. 2022 El Deafo (2022) movie poster El Deafo as Mrs. Sinklemann (voice) · Animation
  5. 2021 The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special (2021) movie poster The Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special as Miss Grundy (voice) · Animation
  6. 2020 100% Wolf (2020) movie poster 100% Wolf as The Commander · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 60
  7. 2020 Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine (2020) movie poster Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine as KJ Dillard · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 62
  8. 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) movie poster Ralph Breaks the Internet as Calhoun · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 77
  9. 2018 A Play (2018) movie poster A Play as Betty · Comedy
  10. 2016 Mascots (2016) movie poster Mascots as Gabby Monkhouse · Comedy
  11. 2016 After the Reality (2016) movie poster After the Reality as Doctor · Drama
  12. 2013 A.C.O.D. (2013) movie poster A.C.O.D. Comedy
  13. 2012 Wreck-It Ralph (2012) movie poster Wreck-It Ralph Adventure
  14. 2012 Abominable Christmas (2012) movie poster Abominable Christmas as Margaret Knowhow (voice) · Comedy
  15. 2012 The Three Stooges (2012) movie poster The Three Stooges Comedy
  16. 2012 8 (2012) movie poster 8 as Maggie Gallagher · Drama
  17. 2012 WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power (2012) movie poster WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power Family
  18. 2011 Small Fry (2011) movie poster Small Fry as Queen Neptuna (voice) · Comedy
  19. 2010 Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular (2010) movie poster Donkey’s Christmas Shrektacular as Gretched (voice) · Animation
  20. 2010 Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010) movie poster Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back as Dr. Poole (voice) · Family
  21. 2009 Mr. Troop Mom (2009) movie poster Mr. Troop Mom as Miss Hulka · Comedy
  22. 2009 The Face is Familiar (2009) movie poster The Face is Familiar Documentary
  23. 2009 The Toe Tactic (2009) movie poster The Toe Tactic as Honey Strumpet · Romance
  24. 2009 Spring Breakdown (2009) movie poster Spring Breakdown as Senator Hartmann · Comedy
  25. 2008 Big Breaks (2008) movie poster Big Breaks as M.J. · Comedy
  26. 2008 Another Cinderella Story (2008) movie poster Another Cinderella Story as Dominique Blatt · Music
  27. 2008 Tru Loved (2008) movie poster Tru Loved as Ms. Maple · Comedy
  28. 2008 I Do & I Don’t (2008) movie poster I Do & I Don’t as Nora Stelmack · Comedy
  29. 2007 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007) movie poster Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) · Animation
  30. 2007 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (2007) movie poster Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) · Animation
  31. 2007 Suffering Man’s Charity (2007) movie poster Suffering Man’s Charity as Ingrid Sorensen · Comedy
  32. 2007 Area 57 (2007) movie poster Area 57 as Irene Maloof · Comedy
  33. 2006 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006) movie poster Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes as Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) · Family
  34. 2006 Fifty Pills (2006) movie poster Fifty Pills as Doreen · Crime
  35. 2005 The Californians (2005) movie poster The Californians as Sybill Platt · Comedy
  36. 2005 Bam Bam and Celeste (2005) movie poster Bam Bam and Celeste as Darlene · Comedy
  37. 1992 Straight Talk (1992) movie poster Straight Talk as Gladys (voice) · Comedy
Biography

Who Is Jane Lynch?

Jane Lynch was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S. in 1960 and is 66 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Jane Lynch Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jane Lynch shares the most films with. Jack McBrayer comes first, with 3 films together, followed by John C. Reilly (3).

FAQ

Jane Lynch: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jane Lynch has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jane Lynch been in?

Jane Lynch is credited on 46 films, from 1992 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jane Lynch's highest-grossing movie?

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) is Jane Lynch's biggest box office hit, with $529M worldwide, ahead of Wreck-It Ralph (2012) ($471M). Across every film with box office figures, Jane Lynch's movies have made $1.09B.

Jane Lynch's biggest hits

What is the best Jane Lynch movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jane Lynch's best-rated film is The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) with a score of 77, followed by Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) (77).

Best Jane Lynch movies, ranked

How old is Jane Lynch?

Jane Lynch is 66 years old, born on July 14, 1960 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S..

What is Jane Lynch's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jane Lynch's filmography is Velma: This Halloween Needs To Be More Special! (2024), in the role of Donna (voice).

Who does Jane Lynch work with most often?

Jane Lynch shares the most films with Jack McBrayer (3 films), John C. Reilly (3 films) and Alan Cumming (3 films).

The Best Jane Lynch Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.

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