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Performed all her own singing and guitar playing in A Mighty Wind. See more trivia »
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Hide HideActress (159 titles)
2012 Wreck-It Ralph (post-production)
Sergeant Calhoun (voice)
 
2012 A.C.O.D. (post-production)
Dr. Judith
 
2009-2012 Glee (TV series)
Sue Sylvester / Will Schuester
Goodbye (2012) … Sue Sylvester
Nationals (2012) … Sue Sylvester
Prom-asaurus (2012) … Sue Sylvester
Choke (2012) … Sue Sylvester
 
2012 8 (video)
Maggie Gallagher
 
2011 Small Fry (short)
Queen Neptuna (voice)
 
2011 The Simpsons (TV series)
Roz
Replaceable You (2011) … Roz (voice)
 
2011 Web Therapy (TV series)
Claire Dudek
 
2011 The Lady with 700 Cats (TV movie)
Narrator
 
2010-2011 The Super Hero Squad Show (TV series)
Nebula
When Strikes the Surfer! (2011) … Nebula (voice)
 
2011 Phineas and Ferb (TV series)
Mrs. Johnson
Bad Hair Day/Meatloaf Surprise (2011) … Mrs. Johnson (voice)
Run Candace, Run/Last Train to Bustville (2011) … Mrs. Johnson
The Great Indoors/Canderemy (2011) … Mrs. Johnson (voice)
 
2011/II Carpool (short)
 
2011 Rio
Alice (The Other Goose) (voice)
 
2011 Paul
Pat Stevens
 
2010-2011 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester
Love Rollercoaster (2010) … Ms. Eck (voice)
 
2011 Delhi Safari (voice: English version)
 
2010 iCarly (TV series)
Pam Puckett
iSam's Mom (2010) … Pam Puckett
 
2010 Neighbors from Hell (TV series)
Alex
Screw the EPA (2010) … Alex (voice)
 
2010 Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back
Dr. Poole (voice)
 
2010 Shrek Forever After
Gretched (voice)
 
2010 Dino Time
Sue
 
2009 Reno 911! (TV series)
Therapist
Wiegel's Couple's Therapy (2009) … Therapist
 
2009 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust (Video Game)
Denise Lemon (voice)
 
2009 Mr. Troop Mom (TV movie)
Miss Hulka
 
2009 Handy Manny (TV series)
Jackie Greenway
 
2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man (TV series)
Joan Jameson
Gangland (2009) … Joan Jameson (voice)
 
2005-2009 The L Word (TV series)
Joyce Wischnia
Last Word (2009) … Joyce Wischnia
Least Likely (2009) … Joyce Wischnia
Liquid Heat (2008) … Joyce Wischnia
 
2009 Weather Girl
J.D.
 
2009 Big Breaks (short)
M.J.
 
2006-2008 Criminal Minds (TV series)
Diana Reid
Memoriam (2008) … Diana Reid
The Instincts (2008) … Diana Reid
Revelations (2007) … Diana Reid
 
2008 Easy to Assemble (TV series)
Manager Gjorna
Art Is Where You Make It (2008) … Manager Gjorna
The Justine Bateman Show (2008) … Manager Gjorna
 
2008 Role Models
Sweeny
 
2006-2008 Boston Legal (TV series)
Joanna Monroe
The Verdict (2006) … Joanna Monroe
 
2008 Alex's Halloween (short)
Mother
 
2008 Web Therapy (TV series)
Claire Dudek
 
2008 Psych (TV series)
Commander Barbara Dunlap
 
2008 Space Chimps
Dr. Poole (voice)
 
2008 The Rocker
Lisa
 
2008 Man Maid
Sabena
 
2008 The Adventures of Captain Cross Dresser (TV movie) (voice)
 
2008 Never Better (TV movie)
Linda
 
2007 Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Gail the Television Reporter
 
2007 American Dad! (TV series)
Al / Doctor
The Most Adequate Christmas Ever (2007) … Doctor (voice)
Surro-Gate (2007) … Al (voice)
Four Little Words (2007) (voice)
Black Mystery Month (2007) (voice)
 
2007 Love Is Love (short)
Reverend Greeley
 
2007/II The List
Dr. Davina
 
2007 The New Adventures of Old Christine (TV series)
Ms. Hammond
Friends (2007) … Ms. Hammond
The Real Thing (2007) … Ms. Hammond
 
2007 Campus Ladies (TV series)
Professor
Psych 101 (2007) … Professor
 
2006-2007 Help Me Help You (TV series)
Raquel Janes
Moving On (2007) … Raquel Janes
Raging Bill (2006) … Raquel Janes
Fun Run (2006) … Raquel Janes
 
2007 Area 57 (TV movie)
Irene Maloof
 
2007 I Do & I Don't
Nora Stelmack
 
2007 Untitled Christine Taylor Project (TV movie)
Janet
 
2006 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (video short)
Joan Hobbie (voice) / Minnie (voice)
 
2006 Lovespring International (TV series)
Victoria Ratchford
The Fire (2006) … Victoria Ratchford
 
2006 Fifty Pills
Doreen
 
2006 Night Stalker (TV series)
Scientist
Into Night (2006) … Scientist (uncredited)
 
2005-2006 Rodney (TV series)
Amy O'Brien
Rodney Gets a Leg Up (2006) … Amy O'Brien (uncredited)
Rodney Moonlights (2005) … Amy O'Brien
 
2006 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Maxine Bennett
Silly People (2006) … Maxine Bennett
 
2006 Separated at Worth (TV movie)
Jennifer
 
2005 The Californians
Sybill Platt
 
2005 Illeanarama (TV series)
Ann
 
2005 Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
 
2005 Weeds (TV series)
The Candyman
Fashion of the Christ (2005) … The Candyman
 
2005 The Life and Times of Juniper Lee (TV series)
Madame Rothchild
Magic Takes a Holiday (2005) … Madame Rothchild (voice)
 
2004-2005 Father of the Pride (TV series)
Gift Store Clerk / Lily
Possession (2004) … Gift Store Clerk (voice)
 
2005 Blind Justice (TV series)
Dr. Taylor
Rub a Tub Tub (2005) … Dr. Taylor
Four Feet Under (2005) … Dr. Taylor
 
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Ranger
Unbearable (2005) … Ranger
 
2005 Unscripted (TV series)
Jane
Episode #1.7 (2005) … Jane
Episode #1.6 (2005) … Jane
 
2005 Promtroversy (short)
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
 
2004 Veronica Mars (TV series)
Mrs. Donaldson
 
2004 Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (short)
Blanche Monroe
 
2004 Sleepover
Gabby
 
2004 Friends (TV series)
Ellen
The One Where Estelle Dies (2004) … Ellen
 
2004 Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
 
2004 Arrested Development (TV series)
Cindi Lightballoon
 
2004 Las Vegas (TV series)
Helen Putasca
You Can't Take It with You (2004) … Helen Putasca
 
2004 Monk (TV series)
Dr. Julie Waterford
Mr. Monk Gets Married (2004) … Dr. Julie Waterford
 
2004 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Susanna Howe
You Da Bomb (2004) … Susanna Howe
 
2004 Little Black Boot (short)
Grace
 
2003 According to Jim (TV series)
Janice
The Lemonade Stand (2003) … Janice
 
2003 Exposed
Julie Gross
 
2003 Spider-Man (TV series)
Oscorp Executive
Heroes and Villains (2003) … Oscorp Executive (voice)
 
2003 Stephen King's Dead Zone (TV series)
Flo McMurtry
The Storm (2003) … Flo McMurtry
 
2003 Watching Ellie (TV series)
Roman
TV (2003) … Roman
 
2002 MDs (TV series)
Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
Family Secrets (2002) … Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
Reversal of Fortune (2002) … Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
Wing and a Prayer (2002) … Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
R.I.P. (2002) … Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
Cruel and Unusual (2002) … Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D
 
2002 The Big Time (TV movie)
Miss Rush
 
2001-2002 7th Heaven (TV series)
Nurse
Holy War: Part 1 (2002) … Nurse
I Really Do (2002) … Nurse
Broken (2001) … Nurse
Worked (2001) … Nurse
 
2002 Felicity (TV series)
Professor Carnes
Ben Don't Leave (2002) … Professor Carnes
The Paper Chase (2002) … Professor Carnes
 
2001-2002 Family Guy (TV series)
Dotty Campbell
Road to Europe (2002) … Dotty Campbell (voice)
From Method to Madness (2002) … Dotty Campbell (voice)
Screwed the Pooch (2001) (voice)
 
2002 Collateral Damage
Agent Russo
 
2002 Titus (TV series)
Prosecutor
The Trial (2002) … Prosecutor
 
2002 Hiding in Walls (video short)
Diane Moffet
 
2001 The King of Queens (TV series)
Dr. Foreman
Ovary Action (2001) … Dr. Foreman
 
2001 The X-Files (TV series)
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
Lord of the Flies (2001) … Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard
 
2001 Family Law (TV series)
Cheryl Bowman
No Options (2001) … Cheryl Bowman
 
2001 Boston Public (TV series)
Jane Morrell
 
2001 Arli$$ (TV series)
 
2001 The Division (TV series)
 
2001 Martini (short)
Dr. Jane
 
2001 Nice Guys Finish Last (short)
Mom
 
2000-2001 The West Wing (TV series)
Reporter / Reporter in Briefing Room
Two Cathedrals (2001) … Reporter in Briefing Room
In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part I (2000) … Reporter
 
2001 Popular (TV series)
Suzi Klein
I Know What You Did Last Spring Break (2001) … Suzi Klein
 
2001 The Weber Show (TV series)
Carla
...And Then Jack Had Two Dates (2001) … Carla
 
2001 Dawson's Creek (TV series)
Mrs. Witter
The Te of Pacey (2001) … Mrs. Witter
 
2000 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Nurse
Forgiveness and Stuff (2000) … Nurse
 
1999-2000 Judging Amy (TV series)
ASA Perkins
Waterworld (2000) … ASA Perkins
Drawing the Line (2000) … ASA Perkins
Pilot (1999) … ASA Perkins
 
2000 Color Me Gay (short)
Executive
 
2000 JAG (TV series)
 
2000 Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
 
2000 What Planet Are You From?
Doreen
 
1999 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
Sheryl
Play Lady Play (1999) … Sheryl
 
1998 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Hostess
Caroline and the First Date (1998) … Hostess
 
1997 Touch Me
Counselor
 
1996 Frasier (TV series)
Cynthia
A Lilith Thanksgiving (1996) … Cynthia
 
1996 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
Mrs. Koppel
Dick, Smoker (1996) … Mrs. Koppel
 
1996 Cybill (TV series)
Mrs. Sweeney
Educating Zoey (1996) … Mrs. Sweeney
 
1995 NewsRadio (TV series)
Carol
The Cane (1995) … Carol
 
1995 In the House (TV series)
Ruth
Female Trouble (1995) … Ruth
 
1994 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Evaluator
The Tutor (1994) … Evaluator
 
1994 Party of Five (TV series)
Dr. Pennant
Much Ado (1994) … Dr. Pennant
 
1994 Married with Children (TV series)
Greta
Valentine's Day Massacre (1994) … Greta
 
1993 Empty Nest (TV series)
Tammy
The Girl Who Cried Baby (1993) … Tammy
 
1993 Bakersfield P.D. (TV series)
Michelle Hathaway
Bakersfield Madam (1993) … Michelle Hathaway
 
1993 Fatal Instinct
Prison Reporter
 
1993 The Fugitive
Doctor Kathy Wahlund
 
1992 In the Best Interest of the Children (TV movie)
Gwen Hatcher (as Jany Lynch)
 
1988 Vice Versa
Ms. Lindstrom
 
1988 Taxi Killer
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2010-2012 Glee (TV series)
Yes/No (2012) (performer: "Wedding Bell Blues" - uncredited)
Comeback (2011) (performer: "Sing" - uncredited, "This Little Light of Mine" - uncredited)
Furt (2010) (performer: "Ohio" - uncredited)
Bad Reputation (2010) (performer: "Physical" - uncredited)
The Power of Madonna (2010) (performer: "Vogue" - uncredited)
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special) (performer: "Born to Run" - uncredited)
 
2008 Another Cinderella Story (video) (performer: "Hold 4 You", "Baby Got Bacne")
 
2006 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (video short) (performer: "Jingle Bells", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "There's No Room At The Inn", "It's Christmas Time Again")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 Starz Inside: The Face Is Familiar (TV documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (64 titles)
2012 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV series)
Herself / Guest Host
Episode dated 15 May 2012 (2012) … Herself
Episode dated 12 March 2012 (2012) … Herself/Guest Host
 
2012 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself - 'Sue Sylvester'
Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) … Herself - 'Sue Sylvester'
 
2012 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Herself
Glee (2012) … Herself
 
2010-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself / Herself - At Elton John's Oscar Party / Herself - Guest
Episode #20.122 (2012) … Herself - Guest
Episode #19.212 (2011) … Herself
Episode #19.201 (2011) … Herself
Episode #19.107 (2011) … Herself
Episode #19.102 (2011) … Herself - At Elton John's Oscar Party (uncredited)
 
2012 Inside Comedy (TV series)
Herself
Steve Carell and Jane Lynch (2012) … Herself
 
2012 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical
 
2010-2011 LIVE! with Kelly (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
Episode dated 25 November 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
Episode dated 21 September 2011 (2011) … Herself
Episode dated 22 August 2011 (2011) … Herself
Episode dated 16 May 2011 (2011) … Herself
Episode dated 12 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010-2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.540 (2011) … Herself
Episode #1.325 (2010) … Herself
Episode #1.249 (2010) … Herself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Herself
Enter the Enterer (2011) … Herself
A Renaissance Most Foul (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode #10.18 (2011) … Herself - Guest
Episode #9.94 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Today (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 21 September 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Host & Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
2011 2011 Do Something! Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (documentary)
Sue Sylvester (scenes deleted)
 
2011 Saving the Species: One Voice at a Time (video short)
Herself
 
2011 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Herself
Episode #9.19 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The 9th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 Sergio's Blog (TV series)
Herself
9th Annual TV Land Awards (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 2011 (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
2011 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2011 The 37th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner, Favorite TV Comedy Actress
 
2010 A Bundle of Sticks (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 The X Factor (TV series)
Sue Sylvester
Episode #7.28 (2010) … Sue Sylvester (as The Cast of Glee)
 
2010 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself - Host / Sue Sylvester / Various
Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars (2010) … Herself - Host / Various / Sue Sylvester
 
2010 Larry King Live (TV series)
Herself
Jane Lynch! (2010) … Herself
 
2009-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 13 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
Episode dated 10 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
Episode dated 8 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
Episode dated 2 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
Episode dated 30 August 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 MTV Video Music Awards 2010 (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2010 Stand Up to Cancer (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
2010 Bullied (documentary short)
Narrator
 
2010 Teen Choice Awards 2010 (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
2010 Electric Spoofaloo (TV series)
Herself
iPhone vs. Jane Lynch (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The British Academy Television Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2010 10 on Top (TV series)
Herself
 
2010 The 8th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 American Idol (TV series)
Herself
Top Nine Performance, Part 2 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
Chris Rock/Jane Lynch (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 7 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Herself - Celebrity Question Presenter
Million Dollar Movie Week 2 (2010) … Herself - Celebrity Question Presenter
Episode #8.95 (2010) … Herself - Celebrity Question Presenter
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2009 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 9 December 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Lopez Tonight (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode #1.18 (2009) … Herself - Guest
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.105 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Australian Idol (TV series)
Herself - Audience Member
Top 10: Top 10 Hits (2009) … Herself - Audience Member
 
2009 The 7PM Project (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.44 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Working the Scene: A Look Behind the Scenes of 'Criminal Minds Season 4' (video documentary short)
Herself/Diana Reid
 
2009 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 8 September 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2008-2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 20 August 2009 (2009) … Herself
Episode dated 7 November 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2006-2009 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Herself
Norma Gay (2009) … Herself
Vegas, Baby! (2006) … Herself
 
2009 Annul Victory (documentary)
Herself
 
2009 A Gaythering Storm (video short)
Herself
 
2008 Out & Proud in Chicago (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2007 The Visible Vote '08- A Presidential Forum (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 Thank God You're Here (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.3 (2007) … Herself
 
2006 MTV News (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 11 September 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (documentary)
Herself
 
2005 The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Performer (segment "Kinsey")
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2012 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
 
2011 Glee Encore (video)
Sue Sylvester
 
2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
 
2011 Top Priority: The Terror Within (documentary)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Wrote and performed in her own play "Oh Sister, My Sister" in 1999 which won the Best comedy ensemble award from LA Weekly. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 2 Interviews  | 4 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Cast of Glee | Jany Lynch

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

On her first Golden Globe nomination: I slept through (the nominations announcement). But, I got up to six messages and went, 'Ah! I wonder if there is some good news for us?' And there was. My agent called me three times and said, 'Why aren't you up?' So, yeah. I called my mom, and she said, 'The golden what?' See more »

Trivia:

Performed all her own singing and guitar playing in A Mighty Wind. See more »

Trademark:

Short blonde hair See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer