Jane Lynch | |
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 Lynch at the 2016 Willfilm Awards | |
| Born | Jane Marie Lynch July 14, 1960 Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Illinois State University (BA) Cornell University (MFA) |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouses | Lara Embry
(m. 2010; div. 2014)Jennifer Cheyne (m. 2021) |
| Website | janelynchofficial |
Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960)[1] is an American actress, comedian, and singer. Known for playing starring and recurring roles in comedic television, her accolades include one Golden Globe, five Primetime Emmys and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2013, Lynch received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
After appearing in the sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004–2014) and the drama series The L Word (2005–2009), Lynch achieved her breakthrough role as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee (2009–2015). She then played recurring roles in the period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023), the drama series The Good Fight (2017–2022), and the mystery comedy series Only Murders in the Building (2021–2024). In addition to acting on television, she hosted the game show Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020) and, since 2020, serves as the host and executive producer of the game show The Weakest Link (American version).
Lynch gained recognition for her collaborations with Christopher Guest, appearing in the mockumentary films Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006).[2][3][4] She 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), the Wreck-It Ralph film franchise (2012–2018), Escape from Planet Earth (2013), and UglyDolls (2019).
Lynch is also known for her stage work including her role in Nora Ephron's off-Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore in 2009. She made her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in the revival of Annie in 2013. She returned to Broadway as Mrs. Brice in another revival, Funny Girl, in 2022.
- ^ UPI Staff. "Famous birthdays for July 14: Jane Lynch, Taboo". United Press International. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ Freeman, Hadley (September 19, 2011). "Jane Lynch: 'I came wired with extra angst'". The Guardian. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ Holmes, Linda (September 16, 2011). "Jane Lynch: A Life Of 'Happy Accidents'". NPR. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ Chaney, Jen (September 18, 2011). "Jane Lynch: Five things you may not know about the Emmy host and 'Glee star'". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 22, 2011.