Jane Lynch

Born:14. júla 1960

Place of Birth:Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Jane Lynch, born on July 14, 1960, is a versatile American actress, comedian, and author who has left an indelible mark on both the small and big screens. One of her most iconic roles was as the sharp-tongued Sue Sylvester in the popular Fox musical comedy series, Glee, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. Her portrayal of Sue Sylvester showcased her impeccable comedic timing and commanding presence on screen.

Apart from her stellar performance in Glee, Lynch has also shined in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, including Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. Her ability to effortlessly blend humor with nuanced character portrayals has made her a sought-after talent in the industry. Lynch's talent extends beyond comedy, as seen in her recurring roles in dramas like The L Word, Criminal Minds, and The Good Fight, displaying her range as an actress.

In addition to her television work, Lynch has made a significant impact in mainstream comedy films, sharing the screen with industry heavyweights in movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and Role Models. Her distinctive voice has also been featured in animated films such as Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Shrek Forever After, and Wreck-It Ralph, adding depth and humor to beloved characters.

In 2013, Lynch was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a testament to her enduring contributions to the entertainment industry. Throughout her career, she has garnered an impressive array of awards, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, solidifying her status as a respected and accomplished performer.

Beyond her on-screen work, Lynch has also delved into the literary world as an author, showcasing her wit and insight in her writing. Her magnetic presence, coupled with her ability to inhabit a wide range of characters with authenticity and humor, has made Jane Lynch a beloved figure in the entertainment landscape, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Diatryma Mom (voice)

2009

Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

Rio

Alice / Goose (voice)

2011

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

Wreck-It Ralph

Sergeant Calhoun (voice)

2012

Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Calhoun (voice)

2018

Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Gail

2007

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.

The 40 Year Old Virgin

Paula

2005

Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn't done, and it's really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy get laid, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish, a single mom.

Paul

Pat Stevenson

2011

For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.

The Fugitive

Kathy Wahlund

1993

Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Realtor (uncredited)

2004

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune.

The Three Stooges

Mother Superior

2012

Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that financial problems will soon force the only home they've ever known to close, the trio sets out to raise $830,000 in one month. Out in the world for the very first time, the three innocent bumblers become embroiled in a murder plot and find stardom on a TV reality show.

Role Models

Gayle Sweeny

2008

Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Lucy Bobby

2006

The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Gail the Television Reporter

2007

Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

Another Cinderella Story

Dominique Blatt

2008

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Small Fry

Queen Neptuna (voice)

2011

A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.

Collateral Damage

Agent Russo

2002

Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing credited to Claudio 'The Wolf' Perrini.

UglyDolls

Scanner / Electronic Female Voice (voice)

2019

In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

Julie & Julia

Dorothy McWilliams

2009

Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

Sleepover

Gabby Corky

2004

As their first year of high school looms ahead, best friends Julie, Hannah, Yancy and Farrah have one last summer sleepover. Little do they know they're about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Desperate to shed their nerdy status, they take part in a night-long scavenger hunt that pits them against their popular archrivals. Everything under the sun goes on -- from taking Yancy's father's car to sneaking into nightclubs!

Escape from Planet Earth

Io (voice)

2013

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

100% Wolf

The Commander (voice)

2020

Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves, is in for a shock when on his 14th birthday his first 'warfing' goes awry, turning him into a ferocious poodle. The pack elders give Freddy until the next moonrise to prove he has the heart of a wolf, or risk being cast out forever. With the help of an unlikely ally in a streetwise stray named Batty, Freddy must prove he's 100% Wolf.

Best in Show

Christy Cummings

2000

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart

Bobbi St. Simone (voice)

2023

A nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture leads to untold dangers and unexpected revelations, while The Monarch is literally out for Dr Venture's blood. An imposing evil from the past reemerges to wreak havoc on the Ventures, The Guild, and even the Monarch marriage—it will take friends and foes alike to restore the Ventures' world to order… or end it once and for all.

The Late Bloomer

Caroline

2016

A sex therapist goes through puberty after the successful removal of a benign tumor resting against his pituitary gland. He experiences all the changes and effects of puberty over a three-week period.

The Rocker

Lisa

2008

In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.