The following is a list of works by American actress, author, and comedian Jane Lynch.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Taxi Killer | Unknown | |
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 Lipstick | Final TV Newscaster | ||
Color Me Gay | Executive / Do-Rag Lesbian | Short film | |
Best in Show | Christy Cummings | ||
2001 | Martini | Dr. Jane | Short film |
Nice Guys Finish Last | Mom | ||
2002 | Hiding in Walls | Diane Moffet | |
Collateral Damage | Agent Russo | ||
2003 | A Mighty Wind | Laurie Bohner | |
Exposed | Julie Gross | ||
2004 | Little Black Boot | 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] | |
2005 | Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | [2] |
Promtroversy | Mimi 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 Anderson | Dr. Emily Brice | Short film | |
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | ||
Eye of the Dolphin | Glinton | ||
2007 | I Do & I Don't | 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 | ||
2008 | The Toe Tactic | Honey 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 Maid | Sabena | ||
Alex's Halloween | Mother | Short film | |
2009 | Big Breaks | M.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 Parts | Short film | ||
2011 | Mitzvah Communion | Elanie French | |
Rio | Alice (voice) | [2] | |
Paul | Pat Stevens | ||
Carpool | Short 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 Snip | Katherine Pinpowzky (voice) | ||
Mascots | Gabby Monkhouse | ||
Writer's Block | Jane | Short film | |
The Late Bloomer | Caroline Chambers | ||
2017 | A Stork's Journey | Olga (voice) | |
2018 | The Birds Sing Too Loud | Clarice | Short film |
A Play | Betty | ||
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) |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | In the Best Interest of the Children | Gwen Hatcher | Television film; as Jany Lynch |
1993 | Bakersfield P.D. | Michelle Hathaway | Episode: "Bakersfield Madam" |
Empty Nest | Tammy | Episode: "The Girl Who Cried Baby" | |
1994 | Married... with Children | Greta | Episode: "Valentine's Day Massacre" |
Party of Five | Dr. Pennant | Episode: "Much Ado" | |
The John Larroquette Show | Evaluator | Episode: "The Tutor" | |
1995 | In The House | Ruth | Episode: "Female Trouble" |
NewsRadio | Carol | Episode: "The Cane" | |
1996 | Cybill | Mrs. Sweeney | Episode: "Educating Zoey" |
3rd Rock from the Sun | Mrs. Koppel | Episode: "Dick, Smoker" | |
Frasier | Cynthia | Episode: "A Lilith Thanksgiving" | |
1996–1998 | Caroline in the City | Hostess | 2 episodes |
1999 | Dharma & Greg | Sheryl | Episode: "Play Lady Play" |
1999–2000 | Judging Amy | ASA Perkins | 3 episodes |
2000 | JAG | Sandy's Friend | Episode: "The Witches of Gulfport" |
Gilmore Girls | Nurse | Episode: "Forgiveness and Stuff" | |
2000–2001 | The West Wing | Reporter | 2 episodes |
2001 | Dawson's Creek | 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 | |
2002 | Titus | 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 | |
2003 | Watching Ellie | 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" | |
2004 | NYPD Blue | 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" | |
2004–2014 | Two and a Half Men | Dr. Linda Freeman | 14 episodes |
2004–2005 | Father of the Pride | Lily / Gift Store Clerk (voice) | 2 episodes |
2005 | Unscripted | Jane | 2 episodes |
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ranger | Episode: "Unbearable" | |
Blind Justice | Dr. Taylor | 2 episodes | |
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | Madame Rothschild (voice) | Episode: "Magic Takes a Holiday" | |
Weeds | The Candyman | Episode: "Fashion of the Christ" | |
Illeanarama | Ann | Unsold pilot | |
2005–2006 | Rodney | Amy O'Brien | 2 episodes |
2005–2009 | The L Word | Joyce Wischnia | 15 episodes |
2006 | Desperate Housewives | 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 | |
2006–2020 | Criminal Minds | Diana Reid | 10 episodes |
2006–2008 | Boston Legal | Joanna Monroe | 4 episodes |
2006–2012 | Handy Manny | Jackie Greenway (voice) | 5 episodes [2] |
2007 | Campus Ladies | Professor | Episode: "Psych 101" |
The New Adventures of Old Christine | Ms. Hammond | 2 episodes | |
2007–2023 | American Dad! | Various voices | 7 episodes |
2008 | My Name Is Earl | 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" | |
2009 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Joan Jameson (voice) | Episode: "Gangland" [2] |
Mr. Troop Mom | Ms. Hulka | Television film | |
Reno 911! | Counselor | Episode: "Wiegel's Couple's Therapy" | |
2009–2010, 2023 | Party Down | Constance Carmell | Main role; 13 episodes |
2009–2015 | Glee | Sue Sylvester | Main role; 121 episodes |
2010–2011 | The Cleveland Show | Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester | 2 episodes |
2010 | Neighbors from Hell | Alex | Episode: "Screw the EPA" |
iCarly | Pam Puckett | Episode: "iSam’s Mom" | |
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 [2] | |
2011–2013 | Phineas and Ferb | Mrs. Johnson (voice) | 5 episodes [2] |
2011 | Web Therapy | Claire Dudek | Episode: "Public Relations" |
63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | Herself / Host | Television 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 / Host | Television special | |
2013 | MasterChef | Herself | Episode: "Top 14 Compete" |
New Year's Eve with Carson Daly | Herself / Host | Television special | |
2013–2020 | Hollywood Game Night | 77 episodes | |
2015 | Girl Meets World | Herself | Episode: "Girl Meets Farkle's Choice" |
Portlandia | Barbecue Planner | Episode: "4th of July" | |
2016 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Bernadette Steele (voice) | Episode: "Show on the Road" [2] |
Angel from Hell | Amy | Lead role; 13 episodes | |
Tween Fest | Sophia Sharp | 3 episodes | |
The Real O'Neals | Herself | Episode: "The Real Thang"; Uncredited | |
2016–2019 | The Stinky & Dirty Show | Dumper (voice) | 13 episodes |
2017 | Dropping the Soap | 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" [2] | |
Manhunt: Unabomber | Janet Reno | 3 episodes | |
Will & Grace | Roberta | Episode: "Grandpa Jack" | |
Goldie & Bear | Mrs. Locks (voice) | 3 episodes | |
2017–2023 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Sophie Lennon | Main role; 14 episodes |
2017–2021 | The Good Fight | Madeline Starkey | 5 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 | Herself | Episode: "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 Dillard | Television special | |
2020–present | Weakest Link | Herself / Host | 23 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 Pataki | 6 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 | Herself | Television 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 |
TBA | Fairy Tale Forest | Sinistra | Television film |
Year | Title | Voice role | Ref. |
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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] |
Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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