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Jane Lynch(I)

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Jane Lynch
Two unlikely friends, the loud and fearless Bean, and the thoughtful and quiet Ivy. Yet the two discover that an adventure can reveal that even seemingly different people can become the best of friends.
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Jane Marie Lynch is an American actress, comedian and author. She is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee (2009-2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch 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).
BornJuly 14, 1960
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BornJuly 14, 1960
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  • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
    • 28 wins & 43 nominations total

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Jane Lynch in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Parker Posey, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, and Christopher Moynihan in A Mighty Wind (2003)
Parker Posey, Paul Dooley, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Christopher Moynihan, David Blasucci, Mark Nonisa, Steve Pandis, and Patrick Sauber in A Mighty Wind (2003)
John Michael Higgins and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)
Parker Posey and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)
Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)
John Michael Higgins and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)
John Michael Higgins and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)
Jane Lynch in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Jane Lynch in Jane Lynch (2019)
Jane Lynch in Jane Lynch (2019)
Jane Lynch in Jane Lynch (2019)

Known for

Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Wreck-It Ralph
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  • Calhoun(voice)
  • 2012
Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)
Glee
6.8
TV Series
  • Sue Sylvester
  • Jane Lynch
  • Will Schuester
Parker Posey, Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Dooley, John Michael Higgins, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, Christopher Moynihan, and Harry Shearer in A Mighty Wind (2003)
A Mighty Wind
7.2
  • Laurie Bohner
  • 2003
Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd in Role Models (2008)
Role Models
6.8
  • Sweeny
  • 2008

Credits

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Actress

  • Animals
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Fairy Tale Forest
    • Sinistra
    • Completed
    • TV Movie
  • The Bystanders (2021)
    The Bystanders
    • The Narrator
    • Podcast Series
    • 2021
  • Party Down (2009)
    Party Down
    • Constance Carmell
    • TV Series
    • 2009–2023
  • Digman! (2023)
    Digman!
    • (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Mindy Kaling in Velma (2023)
    Velma
    • Donna (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)
    The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
    • Celia (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • James Rallison in Oddballs (2022)
    Oddballs
    • Grandma (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go (2022)
    Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go
    • Mrs. Noble
    • 2022
  • Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building (2021)
    Only Murders in the Building
    • Sazz Pataki
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Weakest Link (2020)
    Weakest Link
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • The Ghost and Molly McGee (2021)
    The Ghost and Molly McGee
    • Ms. Roop (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • The Chicken Squad (2021)
    The Chicken Squad
    • Dr. Dirt (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Rachel Brosnahan in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
    • Sophie Lennon
    • TV Series
    • 2017–2022
  • John Malkovich, Steve Carell, Don Lake, Ben Schwartz, Jimmy O. Yang, Tawny Newsome, and Diana Silvers in Space Force (2020)
    Space Force
    • Admiral Mayweather
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Ridley Jones (2021)
    Ridley Jones
    • Lonny (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2022
  • Self Center (2022)
    Self Center
    • Birdie
    • Meg's mom
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022

Producer

  • Animals
    • executive producer
    • Pre-production
    • TV Series
  • Weakest Link (2020)
    Weakest Link
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Jane Lynch in Hollywood Game Night (2013)
    Hollywood Game Night
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Suzanne Friedline, Jane Lynch, Paul Witten, and Kate Mines in Dropping the Soap (2017)
    Dropping the Soap
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Jane Lynch in Angel from Hell (2016)
    Angel from Hell
    • co-executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Ronny & i (2013)
    Ronny & i
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2013

Soundtrack

  • Fairy Tale Forest
    • performer: "It's All About Me"
    • Completed
    • TV Movie
  • Debbie Matenopoulos and Cameron Mathison in Home & Family (2012)
    Home & Family
    • performer: "My Dear Mr. Shane"
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Jane Lynch in Hollywood Game Night (2013)
    Hollywood Game Night
    • performer: "All About That Bass", "My Humps", "Let's Get It On", "Walk Like An Egyptian", "My Cherie Amour", "Don't Stop", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)"
    • performer: "Proud Mary" ("I Say a Little Prayer", "Superstition", uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)
    Glee
    • performer: "The Winner Takes It All"
    • performer: "The Trolley Song", "The Final Countdown"
    • performer: "Break Free" (uncredited) ...
    • TV Series
    • 2010–2015
  • Cloris Leachman, Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage, Tania Gunadi, Ceci Balagot, Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, Ava Kolker, August Maturo, Ivy George, and Cooper J. Friedman in Girl Meets World (2014)
    Girl Meets World
    • performer: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • The 67th Annual Tony Awards (2013)
    The 67th Annual Tony Awards
    • performer: "Little Girls"
    • TV Special
    • 2013
  • Conan O'Brien in Conan (2010)
    Conan
    • performer: "Super Bass" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2013
  • Glee Encore (2011)
    Glee Encore
    • performer: "Vogue"
    • Video
    • 2011
  • The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2010)
    The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards
    • performer: "Born to Run" (uncredited)
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • Katharine Isabelle, Nicole LaPlaca, Emily Perkins, Drew Seeley, Selena Gomez, and Jessica Parker Kennedy in Another Cinderella Story (2008)
    Another Cinderella Story
    • performer: "Hold 4 You", "Baby Got Bacne"
    • Video
    • 2008
  • Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006)
    Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
    • performer: "Jingle Bells", "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "There's No Room At The Inn", "It's Christmas Time Again"
    • Video
    • 2006
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Jane Lynch Is Back for 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'
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Jane Lynch Is Back for 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'
Manhunt: Unabomber - Jane Lynch
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Manhunt: Unabomber - Jane Lynch
"Stoke the Fire" from Paul
Clip 1:11
"Stoke the Fire" from Paul
"Do You Guys Partake?" from Paul
Clip 1:04
"Do You Guys Partake?" from Paul
"First Encounter" from Paul
Clip 1:21
"First Encounter" from Paul
"Little Ale Inn" from Paul
Clip 0:52
"Little Ale Inn" from Paul
"Bagels and Coffee" from Paul
Clip 0:48
"Bagels and Coffee" from Paul
Take That Up With the God That Made You That Way
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Take That Up With the God That Made You That Way
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Casey Blackmails Ron
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Casey Blackmails Ron

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • The Cast of Glee
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 14, 1960
    • Dolton, Illinois, USA
  • Spouses
      Jennifer CheyneNovember 4, 2021 - present
  • Parents
      Eileen Lynch
  • Relatives
    • Kelly Lynch(Not Related)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Nexium (2001)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 3 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
  • Quotes
    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?".
  • Trademarks
      Often plays straight-shooting, nonchalant personalities with a dry sense of humor
  • Salaries
      Glee
      (2009)
      $60,000 - $80,000 per episode

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