Highest rated as cast or director
Party Down
2009 · 3 Seasons
Wreck-It Ralph
2012
A Mighty Wind
2003
Glee
2009 · 6 Seasons
Rio
2011
Role Models
2008
Jane Lynch's 10 titles from the 2000s have a median Balasaur Score of 63, led by Party Down (80) and A Mighty Wind (76), against 56 for those from the 2010s.
Biography
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian, and author. Lynch is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the Fox musical comedy series Glee (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. She 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). Lynch had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004–2014), for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as recurring roles 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, she has hosted the NBC game show Hollywood Game Night, which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards. Lynch has had roles in numerous 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 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). In 2013, Lynch received the 2,505th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, located at 6640 Hollywood Blvd. Among her numerous accolades, Lynch has received five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Acted in 190
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Flower of the Dawn
Sinistra (voice)
- 2024
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Movie
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Middle School Moguls
Mogul Victoria (voice) · 4 episodes
- 2018
A Play
Betty
Blark and Son
Frankie · 1 episode
Dallas & Robo
Carol · 8 episodes
- 2017
Dropping The Soap
Olivia Vanderstein
- 2016
Writer's Block
Jane
After the Reality
Doctor
Angel from Hell
Amy · 13 episodes
- 2015
Back to the Jurassic
Sue
- 2013
A.C.O.D.
Dr. Judith
- 2012
8
Maggie Gallagher
WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power
Movie
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Man Maid
Sabena
Mr. Troop Mom
Miss Hulka
The Face is Familiar
Movie
Spring Breakdown
Senator Hartmann
The Toe Tactic
Honey Strumpet
- 2008
Alex's Halloween
Mother
- 2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
The List
Dr. Davina
The Hammer
Knowledgable Shopper (uncredited)
Suffering Man's Charity
Ingrid Sorensen
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Secret Adventures
Joan Hobbie (voice)
Area 57
Irene Maloof
- 2006
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes
Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Lovespring International
Victoria Ratchford · 13 episodes
Holly Hobbie & Friends
Joan Hobbie (voice) · 6 episodes
- 2005
Bam Bam and Celeste
Darlene
PROM-troversy
Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)
- 2004
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother
Blanche Monroe
Surviving Eden
Maude Silver
Little Black Boot
Grace
- 2003
- 2002
The Big Time
Miss Rush
MDs
Aileen Poole · 11 episodes
Watching Ellie
Roman · 1 episode
- 2001
- 2000
The Weber Show
Carla · 1 episode
Colour Me Gay
Movie
Red Lipstick
Final TV Newscaster
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Touch Me
Counselor
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Michelle Hathaway · 17 episodes
- 1992
In the Best Interest of the Children
Gwen Hatcher
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Taxi Killer
Movie
- 1987
No release date
The Rise of Miss Power
Miss Power
Produced 1
2010s
- 2013
Ronny & i
Executive Producer
Sound 1
2000s
- 2008
Appearances52
2020s
- 2025
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast
Self · 1 episode
The 2025 FOX Fall Preview
Self
- 2024
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Weakest Link
Self - Host · 46 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Prime Day Concert 2019
Self
- 2018
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Self
- 2017
Earth Live
Herself - Co-Host
Talking with Chris Hardwick
Self · 1 episode
- 2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
- 2015
- 2014
To Russia with Love
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2013
- 2012
Glee: Keep on Believin'
Self
- 2011
The Lady with 700 Cats
narrator
The Glee Project
Self · 1 episode
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Annul Victory
Self
- 2007
Thank God You're Here
Self · 1 episode
- 2006
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema
Self
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
1990s
- 1997
1980s
- 1988
- 1981
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode