Jane Marie Lynch was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States, on July 14, 1960, is an American actress. Young Jane Lynch first started her acting career with Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City comedy troupe. She made her big screen debut in comedy movie Vice Versa (1988) in role as Ms. Linstrom. She got her television debut in NBC drama film In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) in role as Gwen Hatcher. Jane breakthrough performance came as Sue Sylvester in Fox musical comedy drama television series Glee (2009-2015). She landed her Broadway debut in a musical "Annie" (2013) in role as Miss Hannigan, at Palace Theatre.
Jane Lynch height is 6' 0" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 183 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 143 іn pоunds or 65 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 34-24-35 in inches or 86.5-61-89 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34C with cup size C. She is 64 years old. Her net worth is around 16 million dollars.
Birth Date:
July 14, 1960
Age:
64 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Cancer
Natural hair color:
Blonde
Eye Color:
Blue
Net Worth:
$16 Million
Height:
6 ft 0 in | 183 cm
Weight:
65 kg | 143 lbs
Body Measurements:
34-24-35 in | 86.5-61-89 cm
Bra Size:
34C
Shoe Size:
11 US | 41.5 EU
She voiced Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun in animated comedy films:
Wreck-It Ralph (2012), for which she won the Behind the Voice Actors People's Choice Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
She won the Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Ensemble Cast for her role as Laurie Bohner in mockumentary comedy film A Mighty Wind (2003).
She voiced Diatryma Mom in animated adventure comedy film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009).
She voiced Alice in animated musical adventure comedy movie Rio (2011).
The Fugitive (1993) - Dr. Kathy Wahlund
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) - Paula
Paul (2011) - Pat Stevens
The Hammer (2007) - Woman in Hardware Store
Best in Show (2000) - Christy Cummings
She voiced The Commander in animated adventure fantasy comedy film 100% Wolf (2020).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Dr. Linda Freeman in CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men (2004-2014).
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Television for her role as Sue Sylvester in Fox musical comedy drama television series Glee (2009-2015).
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sophie Lennon in Amazon Prime Video comedy drama series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023).
She hosted NBC game show Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her role as Olivia Vanderstein in comedy web series Dropping the Soap (2017).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sazz Pataki in Hulu mystery comedy drama series Only Murders in the Building (2021–2024).
Judging Amy (1999-2000) CBS - ASA Perkins
MDs (2002) ABC - Aileen Poole, RN, PhD
The L Word (2005-2009) Showtime - Joyce Wischnia
Lovespring International (2006) Lifetime - Victoria Ratchford
Help Me Help You (2006) ABC - Raquel Janes
Criminal Minds (2006-2020) CBS - Diana Reid
Boston Legal (2006-2008) ABC - Joanna Monroe
Party Down (2009-2010) Starz - Constance Carmell
Angel from Hell (2016) CBS - Amy
Manhunt: Unabomber (2017) Discovery Channel - Janet Reno
The Good Fight (2017-2018) CBS - Madeline Starkey
Space Force (2020) Netflix - Chief of Naval Operations
She voiced Donna Blake in HBO Max animated comedy mystery series Velma (2023-2024).
Attended Thornridge High School, Dolton, Illinois.
Graduated from Illinois State University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theater.
Has Irish and Swedish ancestry.
Has one brother.
She is deaf in her right ear.
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on 6640 Hollywood Boulevard in 2013.
Huge fan of Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.
Good friends with Margaret Cho and RuPaul.
She wrote and starred in a play "Oh Sister, My Sister" (1998).
She played Mrs. Brice in a play "Funny Girl" (2022), at August Wilson Theatre.
She voiced Nebula in video game Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet (2010).
She voiced Sergeant Calhoun in video game Wreck-It Ralph (2012).
Lives in Los Angeles, California, United States.
She was married to clinical psychologist Lara Embry (2010-2013).
She started dating Jennifer Cheyne in 2017, the couple got married in 2021.