List of Jane Lynch performances
Lynch at the 2016 Willfilm Awards.
The following is a list of works by American actress, author, and comedian Jane Lynch.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi Killer | 1988 | Unknown | |
| Vice Versa | Ms. Linstrom | ||
| Straight Talk | 1992 | Gladys (voice) | |
| The Fugitive | 1993 | Dr. Kathy Wahlund | |
| Fatal Instinct | Prison Reporter | ||
| Touch Me | 1997 | Counselor | |
| What Planet Are You From? | 2000 | Doreen | |
| Red Lipstick | Final TV Newscaster | ||
| Color Me Gay | Executive / Do-Rag Lesbian | Short film | |
| Best in Show | Christy Cummings | ||
| Martini | 2001 | Dr. Jane | Short film |
| Nice Guys Finish Last | Mom | ||
| Hiding in Walls | 2002 | Diane Moffet | |
| Collateral Damage | Agent Russo | ||
| A Mighty Wind | 2003 | Laurie Bohner | |
| Exposed | Julie Gross | ||
| Little Black Boot | 2004 | Grace | Short film |
| Surviving Eden | Maude Silver | ||
| Sleepover | Gabby Corky | ||
| Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother | Blanche Monroe | Short film | |
| Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Realtor | Uncredited | |
| The Aviator | Amelia Earhart | Scenes deleted[1] | |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party | 2005 | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | |
| Promtroversy | Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) | Short film | |
| The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Paula | ||
| Bam Bam and Celeste | Darlene | ||
| The Californians | Sybill Platt | ||
| Fifty Pills | 2006 | Doreen | |
| Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby | Lucy Bobby | ||
| For Your Consideration | Cindy | ||
| The Frank Anderson | Dr. Emily Brice | Short film | |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | ||
| Eye of the Dolphin | Glinton | ||
| I Do & I Don't | 2007 | Nora Stelmack | |
| Smiley Face | Casting Director | ||
| Suffering Man's Charity | Ingrid | ||
| Love Is Love | Reverend Greeley | Short film | |
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | ||
| Alvin and the Chipmunks | Gail | ||
| The Hammer | Woman in Hardware Store | ||
| The List | Dr. Davina | ||
| Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Gail the Television Reporter | ||
| The Toe Tactic | 2008 | Honey Strumpet | |
| Adventures of Power | Joni | ||
| Tru Loved | Ms. Maple | ||
| Space Chimps | Dr. Poole (voice) | ||
| The Rocker | Lisa Gadman | ||
| Another Cinderella Story | Dominique Blatt | ||
| Role Models | Gayle Sweeney | ||
| Man Maid | Sabena | ||
| Alex's Halloween | Mother | Short film | |
| Big Breaks | 2009 | M.J. | |
| Spring Breakdown | Senator Kay Bee Hartmann | ||
| Weather Girl | J.D. | ||
| Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs | Diatryma Mom (voice) | ||
| Julie & Julia | Dorothy Dean Cousins / McWilliams | ||
| Post Grad | Carmella Malby | ||
| Birds of Paradise | 2010 | Rosie (voice) | |
| Shrek Forever After | Gretched the Ogre (voice) | ||
| Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back | Dr. Poole (voice) | ||
| Pretty Parts | Short film | ||
| Mitzvah Communion | 2011 | Elanie French | |
| Rio | Alice (voice) | ||
| Paul | Pat Stevens | ||
| Carpool | Short film | ||
| Toy Story Toons: Small Fry | Neptuna (voice) | ||
| The Three Stooges | 2012 | Mother Superior | |
| Delhi Safari | Female Flamingo (English version, voice) | ||
| Wreck-It Ralph | Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) | ||
| Dino Time | Sue Fitzpatrick (voice) | ||
| Escape from Planet Earth | Io (voice) | ||
| Abominable Christmas | Margaret Knowhow (voice) | ||
| Jungle Master | 2013 | Ilene (English version, voice) | |
| Afternoon Delight | Dr. Lenore | ||
| A.C.O.D. | Dr. Judith | ||
| Back to the Jurassic | 2016 | Sue (voice) | |
| After the Reality | Doctor | ||
| Nick and Snip | Katherine Pinpowzky (voice) | ||
| Mascots | Gabby Monkhouse | ||
| Writer's Block | Jane | Short film | |
| The Late Bloomer | Caroline Chambers | ||
| A Stork's Journey | 2017 | Olga (voice) | |
| The Birds Sing Too Loud | 2018 | Clarice | Short film |
| A Play | Betty | ||
| Ralph Breaks the Internet | Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) | ||
| UglyDolls | 2019 | Scanner / Electronic Voice (voice) | |
| 100% Wolf | 2020 | The Commander (voice) |
Television[]
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the Best Interest of the Children | 1992 | Gwen Hatcher | Television film; as Jany Lynch |
| Bakersfield P.D. | 1993 | Michelle Hathaway | Episode: "Bakersfield Madam" |
| Empty Nest | Tammy | Episode: "The Girl Who Cried Baby" | |
| Married... with Children | 1994 | Greta | Episode: "Valentine's Day Massacre" |
| Party of Five | Dr. Pennant | Episode: "Much Ado" | |
| The John Larroquette Show | Evaluator | Episode: "The Tutor" | |
| In The House | 1995 | Ruth | Episode: "Female Trouble" |
| NewsRadio | Carol | Episode: "The Cane" | |
| Cybill | 1996 | Mrs. Sweeney | Episode: "Educating Zoey" |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | Mrs. Koppel | Episode: "Dick, Smoker" | |
| Frasier | Cynthia | Episode: "A Lilith Thanksgiving" | |
| Caroline in the City | 1996–1998 | Hostess | 2 episodes |
| Dharma & Greg | 1999 | Sheryl | Episode: "Play Lady Play" |
| Judging Amy | 1999–2000 | ASA Perkins | 3 episodes |
| JAG | 2000 | Sandy's Friend | Episode: "The Witches of Gulfport" |
| Gilmore Girls | Nurse | Episode: "Forgiveness and Stuff" | |
| The West Wing | 2000–2001 | Reporter | 2 episodes |
| Dawson's Creek | 2001 | Mrs. Witter | Episode: "The Te of Pacey" |
| Cursed | Carla | Episode: "...And Then Jack Had Two Dates" | |
| Popular | Susie Klein | Episode: "I Know What You Did Last Spring Break" | |
| The Division | Unknown | Episode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby" | |
| Arli$$ | Penny Bullock | Episode: "Giving Something Back" | |
| Boston Public | Jane Morrell | Episode: "Chapter Twenty-Four" | |
| Family Law | Cheryl Bowman | Episode: "No Options" | |
| The X-Files | Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard | Episode: "Lord of the Flies" | |
| The King of Queens | Dr. Foreman | Episode: "Ovary Action" | |
| Family Guy | Dotty Campbell (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| 7th Heaven | Nurse | 4 episodes | |
| Titus | 2002 | Prosecutor | Episode: "The Trial" |
| Felicity | Professor Carnes | 2 episodes | |
| MDs | Aileen Poole, RN, PhD | Main role; 10 episodes | |
| The Big Time | Miss Rush | Television film | |
| Watching Ellie | 2003 | Roman | Episode: "TV" |
| The Dead Zone | Flo McMurtry | Episode: "The Storm" | |
| Spider-Man: The New Animated Series | Oscorp Executive (voice) | Episode: "Heroes and Villains" | |
| According to Jim | Janice | Episode: "The Lemonade Stand" | |
| NYPD Blue | 2004 | Susanna Howe | Episode: "You Da Bomb" |
| Monk | Dr. Julie Waterford | Episode: "Mr. Monk Gets Married" | |
| Las Vegas | Helen Putasca | Episode: "You Can't Take It With You" | |
| Arrested Development | Cindi Lightballoon | 3 episodes | |
| Friends | Ellen | Episode: "The One Where Estelle Dies" | |
| Veronica Mars | Mrs. Donaldson | Episode: "Return of the Kane" | |
| Two and a Half Men | 2004–2014 | Dr. Linda Freeman | 14 episodes |
| Father of the Pride | 2004–2005 | Lily / Gift Store Clerk (voice) | 2 episodes |
| Unscripted | 2005 | Jane | 2 episodes |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ranger | Episode: "Unbearable" | |
| Blind Justice | Dr. Taylor | 2 episodes | |
| The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | Madame Rothchild (voice) | Episode: "Magic Takes a Holiday" | |
| Weeds | The Candyman | Episode: "Fashion of the Christ" | |
| Illeanarama | Ann | Unsold pilot | |
| Rodney | 2005–2006 | Amy O'Brien | 2 episodes |
| The L Word | 2005–2009 | Joyce Wischnia | 15 episodes |
| Desperate Housewives | 2006 | Maxine Bennett | Episode: "Silly People" |
| Night Stalker | Scientist | Episode: "Into Night"; Uncredited | |
| Lovespring International | Victoria Ratchford | Main role; 13 episodes | |
| Help Me Help You | Raquel Janes | 5 episodes | |
| Separated at Worth | Jennifer | Television film | |
| Criminal Minds | 2006–2020 | Diana Reid | 10 episodes |
| Boston Legal | 2006–2008 | Joanna Monroe | 4 episodes |
| Handy Manny | 2006–2012 | Jackie Greenway (voice) | 5 episodes |
| Campus Ladies | 2007 | Professor | Episode: "Psych 101" |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | Ms. Hammond | 2 episodes | |
| American Dad! | 2007–2020 | Various voices | 6 episodes |
| My Name Is Earl | 2008 | Sissy | Episode: "I Won't Die With a Little Help From My Friends" |
| Out & Proud in Chicago | Narrator | Television film | |
| Psych | Barbara Dunlap | Episode: "There Might Be Blood" | |
| The Spectacular Spider-Man | 2009 | Joan Jameson (voice) | Episode: "Gangland" |
| Mr. Troop Mom | Ms. Hulka | Television film | |
| Reno 911! | Counselor | Episode: "Wiegel's Couple's Therapy" | |
| Party Down | 2009–2010 | Constance Carmell | Main role; 9 episodes |
| Glee | 2009–2015 | Sue Sylvester | Main role; 121 episodes |
| The Cleveland Show | 2010–2011 | Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester | 2 episodes |
| Neighbors from Hell | 2010 | Alex | Episode: "Screw the EPA" |
| iCarly | Pam Puckett | 5 Episodes | |
| VH1 Do Something Awards | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| Saturday Night Live | Episode: "Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars" | ||
| The Super Hero Squad Show | Nebula (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Phineas and Ferb | 2011–2013 | Mrs. Johnson (voice) | 5 episodes |
| Web Therapy | 2011 | Claire Dudek | Episode: "Public Relations" |
| 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| The Simpsons | 2011–2018 | Roz Davis / Jeanie (voice) | 2 episodes |
| The Annoying Orange | 2012 | Jane the Peanut / Cobb (voice) | 2 episodes |
| WordGirl | Miss Power (voice) | Episode: "The Rise of Miss Power" | |
| Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| MasterChef | 2013 | Herself | Episode: "Top 14 Compete" |
| New Year's Eve with Carson Daly | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| Hollywood Game Night | 2013–2020 | 77 episodes | |
| Girl Meets World | 2015 | Herself | Episode: "Girl Meets Farkle's Choice" |
| Portlandia | Barbecue Planner | Episode: "4th of July" | |
| The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | 2016 | Bernadette Steele (voice) | Episode: "Show on the Road/Catherine the Great" |
| Angel from Hell | Amy | Lead role; 13 episodes | |
| Tween Fest | Sophia Sharp | 3 episodes | |
| The Real O'Neals | Herself | Episode: "The Real Thang"; Uncredited | |
| The Stinky & Dirty Show | 2016–2019 | Dumper (voice) | 13 episodes |
| Dropping the Soap | 2017 | Olivia Vanderstein | 8 episodes |
| NatGeo Wild's Earth Live | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Sally (voice) | Episode: "Before They Hatch" | |
| Manhunt: Unabomber | Janet Reno | 3 episodes | |
| Will & Grace | Roberta | Episode: "Grandpa Jack" | |
| Goldie & Bear | Mrs. Locks (voice) | 3 episodes | |
| The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | 2017–present | Sophie Lennon | Main role; 9 episodes |
| The Good Fight | 2017–2021 | Madeline Starkey | 5 episodes |
| We Bare Bears | 2018 | Susan Tankitha "Tank" Jackson (voice) | Episode: "Mom App" |
| Dallas & Robo | Carol (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | 2019 | Herself | Episode: "For Your Inconsideration" |
| The Loud House | Coach Hutch (voice) | Episode: "Driving Ambition" | |
| Tuca & Bertie | Coach Meredith (voice) | Episode: "The Jelly Lakes" | |
| Arthur | Patty Ratburn (voice) | Episode: "Mr. Ratburn & The Special Someone" | |
| Summer Camp Island | Skadi's Mom (voice) | Episode: "Mom Soon" | |
| Middle School Moguls | Mogul Victoria (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| Big Hero 6: The Series | 2019–2020 | Supersonic Sue (voice) | Recurring role |
| Final Space | 2019–2021 | A.V.A. (voice) | Main role; 13 episodes |
| Archibald's Next Big Thing | 2020 | Sorry Culpepper (voice) | Episode: "The Four Flamingos/The Roaring Rooster" |
| Bubble Guppies | Genie (voice) | Episode: "Genie in a Bubble!" | |
| Space Force | Chief of Naval Operations | 3 episodes | |
| Glitch Techs | Joan Fishback (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy | Coach Bradley (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine | KJ Dillard | Television special | |
| Weakest Link | 2020–present | Herself / Host | 13 episodes |
| Close Enough | 2021 | Barb (voice) | Episode: "Joint Break/Cyber Matrix" |
| Solar Opposites | Kabronius (voice) | Episode: "The Sacred Non-Repeating Number" | |
| Robot Chicken | Miss Grundy (voice) | Episode: "The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special" | |
| Ridley Jones | Lonny (voice) | 3 episodes | |
| Q-Force | Judy (voice) | Episode: "Greyscale" | |
| The Chicken Squad | Dr. Dirt (voice) | 5 episodes | |
| Only Murders in the Building | Sazz Pataki | Episode: "Double Time" | |
| Harriet the Spy | Ole Golly (voice) | Upcoming series | |
| El Deafo | 2022 | Mrs. Sinklemann (voice) | 4 episodes |
| Fairy Tale Forest | TBA | Sinistra | Television film |
Video games[]
| Title | Year | Voice role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust | 2009 | Denise Lemon | [2] |
| Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet | 2010 | Nebula | [3] |
| Wreck-It Ralph | 2012 | Sergeant Calhoun | [2] |
Theatre[]
| Title | Year | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love, Loss, and What I Wore | 2009 | Performer | Westside Theatre | Off-Broadway |
| Annie | 2013 | Miss Hannigan | Palace Theatre | Broadway |
Discography[]
Soundtracks[]
- 2003: A Mighty Wind
- 2008: Another Cinderella Story
- 2010: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna
- 2010: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
- 2010: "Ohio [Glee Cast Version]" (Featuring Carol Burnett) – Single
- 2013: "I Still Believe / Super Bass [Glee Cast Version]" with Darren Criss – Single
- 2013: "Little Girls", "Easy Street" Bonus Track on Annie Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Albums[]
- 2016: A Swingin' Little Christmas
References[]
- ^ "The Aviator (2004)". IMDb.
- ^ a b "Jane Lynch Video Game Credits and Biography". MobyGames.
- ^ "Jane Lynch (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.
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