Jane Marie Lynch is a multifaceted American entertainer, born on July 14, 1960. She is a talented actress, comedian, and author, renowned for her captivating performances on the small and big screens.
Her breakout role as Sue Sylvester in the hit Fox musical comedy series Glee (2009-2015) earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying her status as a talented comedic actress. Additionally, she gained recognition for her memorable roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, including Best in Show (2000),A Mighty Wind (2003),and For Your Consideration (2006).
Lynch's impressive television career has seen her take on recurring roles in various popular series. She had a notable recurring role in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004-2014),earning her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She also appeared 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, Lynch has been hosting the NBC game show Hollywood Game Night, which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her extensive filmography includes notable roles in 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 also 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).
Lynch's numerous accolades include five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2013, she received the 2,505th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, located at 6640 Hollywood Blvd.
