List of Jane Lynch performances

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Lynch at the 2016 Willfilm Awards.

The following is a list of works by American actress, author, and comedian Jane Lynch.

Contents

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Taxi KillerUnknown
Vice Versa Ms. Linstrom
1992 Straight Talk Gladys (voice)
1993 The Fugitive Dr. Kathy Wahlund
Fatal Instinct Prison Reporter
1997 Touch Me Counselor
2000 What Planet Are You From? Doreen
Red LipstickFinal TV Newscaster
Color Me GayExecutive / Do-Rag LesbianShort film
Best in Show Christy Cummings
2001MartiniDr. JaneShort film
Nice Guys Finish LastMom
2002Hiding in WallsDiane Moffet
Collateral Damage Agent Russo
2003 A Mighty Wind Laurie Bohner
Exposed Julie Gross
2004Little Black BootGraceShort film
Surviving Eden Maude Silver
Sleepover Gabby Corky
Memoirs of an Evil StepmotherBlanche MonroeShort film
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events RealtorUncredited
The Aviator Amelia Earhart Scenes deleted [1]
2005 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) [2]
PromtroversyMimi Nimby (Concerned Parent)Short film
The 40-Year-Old Virgin Paula
Bam Bam and Celeste Darlene
The Californians Sybill Platt
2006 Fifty Pills Doreen
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Lucy Bobby
For Your Consideration Cindy
The Frank AndersonDr. Emily BriceShort film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice)
Eye of the Dolphin Glinton
2007I Do & I Don'tNora Stelmack
Smiley Face Casting Director
Suffering Man's Charity Ingrid
Love Is LoveReverend GreeleyShort film
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends ForeverJoan 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
2008The Toe TacticHoney Strumpet
Adventures of Power Joni
Tru Loved Ms. Maple
Space Chimps Dr. Poole (voice) [2]
The Rocker Lisa Gadman
Another Cinderella Story Dominique Blatt
Role Models Gayle Sweeney
Man MaidSabena
Alex's HalloweenMotherShort film
2009Big BreaksM.J.
Spring Breakdown Senator Kay Bee Hartmann
Weather Girl J.D.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Diatryma Mom (voice) [2]
Julie & Julia Dorothy Dean Cousins / McWilliams
Post Grad Carmella Malby
2010 Birds of Paradise Rosie (voice) [2]
Shrek Forever After Gretched (voice) [2]
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back Dr. Poole (voice) [2]
Pretty PartsShort film
2011Mitzvah CommunionElanie French
Rio Alice (voice) [2]
Paul Pat Stevens
CarpoolShort film
Toy Story Toons: Small Fry Neptuna (voice) [2]
Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms Gloria (English version, voice) [2]
2012 The Three Stooges Mother Superior
Delhi Safari Female Flamingo (English version, voice) [2]
Wreck-It Ralph Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) [2]
Dino Time Sue Fitzpatrick (voice) [2]
Abominable Christmas Margaret Knowhow (voice) [2]
2013 Jungle Master Ilene (English version, voice) [2]
Afternoon Delight Dr. Lenore
A.C.O.D. Dr. Judith
Escape from Planet Earth Io (voice) [2]
2016 Back to the Jurassic Sue (voice)
After the Reality Doctor
Nick and SnipKatherine Pinpowzky (voice)
Mascots Gabby Monkhouse
Writer's BlockJaneShort film
The Late Bloomer Caroline Chambers
2017 A Stork's Journey Olga (voice)
2018The Birds Sing Too LoudClariceShort film
A PlayBetty
Ralph Breaks the Internet Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) [2]
2019 UglyDolls Scanner / Electronic Voice (voice) [2]
2020 100% Wolf The Commander (voice) [2]
2023 The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Bobbi St. Simone (voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992 In the Best Interest of the Children Gwen HatcherTelevision film; as Jany Lynch
1993 Bakersfield P.D. Michelle HathawayEpisode: "Bakersfield Madam"
Empty Nest TammyEpisode: "The Girl Who Cried Baby"
1994 Married... with Children GretaEpisode: "Valentine's Day Massacre"
Party of Five Dr. PennantEpisode: "Much Ado"
The John Larroquette Show EvaluatorEpisode: "The Tutor"
1995 In The House RuthEpisode: "Female Trouble"
NewsRadio CarolEpisode: "The Cane"
1996 Cybill Mrs. SweeneyEpisode: "Educating Zoey"
3rd Rock from the Sun Mrs. KoppelEpisode: "Dick, Smoker"
Frasier CynthiaEpisode: "A Lilith Thanksgiving"
1996–1998 Caroline in the City Hostess2 episodes
1999 Dharma & Greg SherylEpisode: "Play Lady Play"
1999–2000 Judging Amy ASA Perkins3 episodes
2000 JAG Sandy's FriendEpisode: "The Witches of Gulfport"
Gilmore Girls NurseEpisode: "Forgiveness and Stuff"
2000–2001 The West Wing Reporter2 episodes
2001 Dawson's Creek Mrs. WitterEpisode: "The Te of Pacey"
Cursed CarlaEpisode: "...And Then Jack Had Two Dates"
Popular Susie KleinEpisode: "I Know What You Did Last Spring Break"
The Division UnknownEpisode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby"
Arli$$ Penny BullockEpisode: "Giving Something Back"
Boston Public Jane MorrellEpisode: "Chapter Twenty-Four"
Family Law Cheryl BowmanEpisode: "No Options"
The X-Files Mrs. Anne T. LokensgardEpisode: "Lord of the Flies"
The King of Queens Dr. ForemanEpisode: "Ovary Action"
Family Guy Dotty Campbell (voice)2 episodes
7th Heaven Nurse4 episodes
2002 Titus ProsecutorEpisode: "The Trial"
Felicity Professor Carnes2 episodes
MDs Aileen Poole, RN, PhDMain role; 10 episodes
The Big TimeMiss RushTelevision film
2003 Watching Ellie RomanEpisode: "TV"
The Dead Zone Flo McMurtryEpisode: "The Storm"
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Oscorp Executive (voice)Episode: "Heroes and Villains"
According to Jim JaniceEpisode: "The Lemonade Stand"
2004 NYPD Blue Susanna HoweEpisode: "You Da Bomb"
Monk Dr. Julie WaterfordEpisode: "Mr. Monk Gets Married"
Las Vegas Helen PutascaEpisode: "You Can't Take It With You"
Arrested Development Cindi Lightballoon3 episodes
Friends EllenEpisode: "The One Where Estelle Dies"
Veronica Mars Mrs. DonaldsonEpisode: "Return of the Kane"
2004–2014 Two and a Half Men Dr. Linda Freeman14 episodes
2004–2005 Father of the Pride Lily / Gift Store Clerk (voice)2 episodes
2005 Unscripted Jane2 episodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation RangerEpisode: "Unbearable"
Blind Justice Dr. Taylor2 episodes
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Madame Rothschild (voice)Episode: "Magic Takes a Holiday"
Weeds The CandymanEpisode: "Fashion of the Christ"
IlleanaramaAnnUnsold pilot
2005–2006 Rodney Amy O'Brien2 episodes
2005–2009 The L Word Joyce Wischnia15 episodes
2006 Desperate Housewives Maxine BennettEpisode: "Silly People"
Night Stalker ScientistEpisode: "Into Night"; Uncredited
Lovespring International Victoria RatchfordMain role; 13 episodes
Help Me Help You Raquel Janes5 episodes
Separated at WorthJenniferTelevision film
2006–2020 Criminal Minds Diana Reid10 episodes
2006–2008 Boston Legal Joanna Monroe4 episodes
2006–2012 Handy Manny Jackie Greenway (voice)5 episodes [2]
2007 Campus Ladies ProfessorEpisode: "Psych 101"
The New Adventures of Old Christine Ms. Hammond2 episodes
2007–2023 American Dad! Various voices7 episodes
2008 My Name Is Earl SissyEpisode: "I Won't Die With a Little Help From My Friends"
Out & Proud in ChicagoNarratorTelevision film
Psych Barbara DunlapEpisode: "There Might Be Blood"
2009 The Spectacular Spider-Man Joan Jameson (voice)Episode: "Gangland" [2]
Mr. Troop Mom Ms. HulkaTelevision film
Reno 911! CounselorEpisode: "Wiegel's Couple's Therapy"
2009–2010,
2023
Party Down Constance CarmellMain role; 13 episodes
2009–2015 Glee Sue Sylvester Main role; 121 episodes
2010–2011 The Cleveland Show Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester2 episodes
2010 Neighbors from Hell AlexEpisode: "Screw the EPA"
iCarly Pam PuckettEpisode: "iSam’s Mom"
VH1 Do Something AwardsHerself / HostTelevision special
Saturday Night Live Episode: "Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars"
The Super Hero Squad Show Nebula (voice)2 episodes [2]
2011–2013 Phineas and Ferb Mrs. Johnson (voice)5 episodes [2]
2011 Web Therapy Claire DudekEpisode: "Public Relations"
63rd Primetime Emmy Awards Herself / HostTelevision special
2011–2018 The Simpsons Roz Davis / Jeanie (voice)2 episodes
2012 Annoying Orange Jane the Peanut / Cobb (voice)2 episodes
WordGirl Miss Power (voice)Episode: "The Rise of Miss Power"
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Herself / HostTelevision special
2013 MasterChef HerselfEpisode: "Top 14 Compete"
New Year's Eve with Carson Daly Herself / HostTelevision special
2013–2020 Hollywood Game Night 77 episodes
2015 Girl Meets World HerselfEpisode: "Girl Meets Farkle's Choice"
Portlandia Barbecue PlannerEpisode: "4th of July"
2016 The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show Bernadette Steele (voice)Episode: "Show on the Road" [2]
Angel from Hell AmyLead role; 13 episodes
Tween Fest Sophia Sharp3 episodes
The Real O'Neals HerselfEpisode: "The Real Thang"; Uncredited
2016–2019 The Stinky & Dirty Show Dumper (voice)13 episodes
2017 Dropping the Soap Olivia Vanderstein8 episodes
NatGeo Wild's Earth LiveHerself / HostTelevision special
The Adventures of Puss in Boots Sally (voice)Episode: "Before They Hatch" [2]
Manhunt: Unabomber Janet Reno 3 episodes
Will & Grace RobertaEpisode: "Grandpa Jack"
Goldie & Bear Mrs. Locks (voice)3 episodes
2017–2023 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Sophie LennonMain role; 14 episodes
2017–2021 The Good Fight Madeline Starkey5 episodes
2018 We Bare Bears Susan Tankitha "Tank" Jackson (voice)Episode: "Mom App" [2]
Dallas & Robo Carol (voice)4 episodes
2019 Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television HerselfEpisode: "For Your Inconsideration"
The Loud House Coach Hutch (voice)Episode: "Driving Ambition" [2]
Tuca & Bertie Coach Meredith (voice)Episode: "The Jelly Lakes"
Arthur Patty Ratburn (voice)Episode: "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone"
Summer Camp Island Skadi's Mom (voice)Episode: "Mom Soon"
Middle School Moguls Mogul Victoria (voice)4 episodes
2019–2020 Big Hero 6: The Series Supersonic Sue (voice)5 episodes [2]
2019–2021 Final Space A.V.A. (voice)Main role; 13 episodes
2020 Archibald's Next Big Thing 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 DillardTelevision special
2020–present Weakest Link Herself / Host23 episodes
2021 Close Enough 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"
Q-Force Judy (voice)Episode: "Greyscale"
2021–present Ridley Jones Lonny (voice)8 episodes [2]
The Ghost and Molly McGee Mrs. Roop (voice)6 episodes [2]
Harriet the Spy Ole Golly (voice)16 episodes
2021–2022 The Chicken Squad Dr. Dirt (voice)9 episodes
2021–2024 Only Murders in the Building Sazz Pataki6 episodes
2022 El Deafo Mrs. Sinklemann (voice)2 episodes
Oddballs Grandma (voice)Episode: "Grandma's Boy" [2]
2023 The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Celia (voice)2 episodes
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love HerselfTelevision special
Digman! Amelia Earhart (voice)Episode: "The Mile High Club"
Bob's Burgers Carol (voice)Episode: "Crab-solutely Fabulous"
Krapopolis Brenda the Sphinx Episode: "12 Angry Goat Herders"
Hamster & Gretel Bayou Barb (voice)Episode: "Bayou Barb"
2023–2024 Velma Donna Blake (voice)10 episodes [2]
2024 The Great North Aunt Dirt (voice)4 episodes
TBAFairy Tale ForestSinistraTelevision film

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleRef.
2009 Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust Denise Lemon [3]
2010 Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet Nebula [2]
2012 Wreck-It Ralph Sergeant Calhoun [3]

Theatre

YearTitleRoleVenueNotes
2009 Love, Loss, and What I Wore Performer Westside Theatre Off-Broadway
2013 Annie Miss Hannigan Palace Theatre Broadway
2022 Funny Girl Mrs. Brice August Wilson Theatre Broadway

Discography

Soundtracks

Albums

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