List of Jane Lynch performances
The following is a list of works by American actress, author, and comedian Jane Lynch.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Voice role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| 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 |
Discography
[edit]Soundtracks
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 2016: A Swingin' Little Christmas
References
[edit]- ^ "The Aviator (2004)". IMDb.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af "Jane Lynch (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 7, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ a b "Jane Lynch Video Game Credits and Biography". MobyGames.