Jane Lynch Biography (1960-)

Born July 14, 1960, in Dolton, IL. Addresses: Agent: Metropolitan Talent Agency, 4526 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010.; Manager: Halpern Management, 10524 West Pico Blvd., Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Occupation
Actress
Birth Details
July 14, 1960
Dolton, Illinois, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • Ms. Lindstrom, Vice Versa, Columbia, 1988
  • Taxi Killer, 1988
  • Gladys, Straight Talk, Buena Vista, 1992
  • Dr. Kathy Wahlund, The Fugitive, Warner Bros., 1993
  • Prison reporter, Fatal Instinct, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1993
  • Counselor, Touch Me, Devin Entertainment, 1997
  • Doreen, What Planet Are You From?, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2000
  • Final TV newscaster, Red Lipstick, 2000
  • Christy Cummings, Best in Show, Warner Bros., 2000
  • Mom, Nice Guys Finish Last, 2001
  • Agent Russo, Collateral Damage, Warner Bros., 2002
  • Diane Moffet, Hiding in Walls, 2002
  • Laurie Bohner, A Mighty Wind, Warner Bros., 2003
  • Julie Gross, Exposed, Mainline Releasing, 2003
  • Little Black Boat, Power Up Films, 2004
  • Maude Silver, Surviving Eden, 2004
  • Gabby, Sleepover, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 2004
  • Blanche Monroe, Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother, Alfrobel Productions, 2004
  • Amelia Earhart, The Aviator, Warner Bros., 2004
  • (Uncredited) Realtor, Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events," Paramount, 2004
  • Sybill Platt, The Californians, Outrider Pictures, 2004
  • The Virgin of Juarez, 2004
  • Doreen, Fifty Pills, 2005
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D., MDs, ABC, 2002
  • Movies
  • (As Jany Lynch) Gwen Hatcher, In the Best Interest of the Children, 1992
  • Miss Rush, The Big Time, TNT, 2002
  • Pilots
  • ASA Perkins, Judging Amy, CBS, 1999
  • Blind Justice, ABC, 2005
  • Episodic
  • Michelle Hathaway, "Bakersfield Madam," Bakersfield, P.D., Fox, 1993
  • Tammy, "The Girl Who Cried Baby," Empty Nest, NBC, 1993
  • Great, "Valentine's Day Massacre," Married ... with Children, Fox,1994
  • Dr. Pennant, "Much Ado," Party of Five, Fox, 1994
  • Evaluator, "The Tutor," The John Larroquette Show, NBC, 1994
  • Ruth, "Female Trouble," In the House, UPN, 1995
  • Carol, "The Cane," NewsRadio, NBC, 1995
  • Mrs. Sweeney, "Educating Zoey," Cybill, CBS, 1996
  • Mrs. Koppel, "Dick, Smoker," 3rd Rock from the Sun, NBC, 1996
  • Hostess, "Caroline and the Bad Date," Caroline in the City, NBC, 1996
  • Cynthia, "A Lilith Thanksgiving," Frasier, NBC, 1996
  • Sheryl, "Play Lady Play," Dharma & Greg, ABC, 1999
  • ASA Perkins, "Drawing the Line," Judging Amy, CBS, 2000
  • "The Witches of Gulfport," JAG, CBS, 2000
  • Reporter Lucy, "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part 1," The West Wing, NBC, 2000
  • ASA Perkins, "Waterworld," Judging Amy, CBS, 2000
  • "Forgiveness and Stuff," Gilmore Girls, The WB, 2000
  • Mrs. Witter, "The Te of Pacey," Dawson's Creek, The WB, 2001
  • Voice of Dotty Campbell, "European Road Show," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2001
  • Carla, "... And Then Jack Had Two Dates," Cursed (also known as The Weber Show), NBC, 2001
  • Susie Klein, "I Know What You Did Last Spring Break," Popular, TheWB, 2001
  • Reporter in briefing room, "Two Cathedrals," The West Wing, NBC, 2001
  • "The First Hit's Free, Baby," The Division, Lifetime, 2001
  • "Giving Something Back," Arli$$, HBO, 2001
  • Nurse, "Worked," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2001
  • Jane Morrell, "Chapter Twenty-Four," Boston Public, Fox, 2001
  • Nurse, "Broken," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2001
  • Cheryl Bowman, "No Options," Family Law, CBS, 2001
  • Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard, "Lord of the Flies," The X-Files, Fox, 2001
  • Dr. Foreman, "Ovary Action," The King of Queens, CBS, 2001
  • Prosecutor, "The Trial," Titus, Fox, 2002
  • Voice of Dotty Campbell, "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows," FamilyGuy (animated), Fox, 2002
  • Voice of Dotty Campbell, "From Method to Madness," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2002
  • Voice of Dotty Campbell, "European Road Show," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2002
  • Nurse, "I Really Do," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2002
  • Professor Carnes, "The Paper Chase," Felicity, The WB, 2002
  • Professor Carnes, "Ben Don't Leave," Felicity, The WB, 2002
  • Doc's girlfriend, "Holy War: Part 1," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2002
  • Roman, "TV," Watching Ellie, NBC, 2003
  • Flo McMurtry, "The Storm," The Dead Zone, USA Network, 2003
  • Janice, "The Lemonade Stand," According to Jim, ABC, 2003
  • Voice of Oscorp executive, "Heroes and Villains," Spider-Man (animated), 2003
  • Susanna Howe, "You Da Bomb," NYPD Blue, ABC, 2004
  • Dr. Julie Waterford, "Mr. Monk Gets Married," Monk, USA Network, 2004
  • Helen Putasca, "You Can't Take It with You," Las Vegas, NBC, 2004
  • Cindi Lightballoon, "Shock and Aww," Arrested Development, Fox, 2004
  • Cindi Lightballoon, "Altar Egos," Arrested Development, Fox, 2004
  • Dr. Linda Freeman, "Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the Dark," Two and a Half Men, CBS, 2004
  • Ellen, "The One Where Estelle Dies," Friends, NBC, 2004
  • Dr. Linda Freeman, "My Doctor Has a Cow Puppet," Two and a Half Men, CBS, 2004
  • Mrs. Donaldson, "Return of the Kane," Veronica Mars, NBC, 2004
  • "One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Girlfriend," Father of the Pride(animated), NBC, 2004
  • "Possession," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004
  • Barbara Lynch, "Lap Dance," The L Word, Showtime, 2005
  • Also appeared as saleslady, Joe's Life, ABC; in Party of Five, Fox.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Carol, Real Live TV Night, Top of the Gate, New York City, 1991-92
  • Oh Sister, My Sister!, 1998
  • Tall Tales, Colony Theatre, Burbank, CA, 2003
  • Also appeared as Carol Brady, The Real Live Brady Bunch, Chicago,IL, New York City, and Los Angeles; in Tales of the Lost Formicans; Ennui; Waiting for Iggy; The Break-Up Notebook, Renberg Theatre.
  • RECORDINGS
  • Albums
  • (With others) A Mighty Wind: The Album (original cast recording),DMZ/Columbia/Sony, 2003
  • WRITINGS
  • Plays
  • Oh Sister, My Sister!, produced 1998