[1] Interview with PlanetOut, "What you don't know about Jane Lynch", undated but probably in 2006, conducted by Jenny Stewart: [Stewart] "So is Lynch out?" [Lynch] "Well, I guess. I mean I just spoke at an HRC party... I want to be an actor more than I want to be a 'gay actor'."
Father: Frank Lynch (banker)
Mother: Eileen Carney
Wife: Lara Embry (physician, m. 31-May-2010, sep. 12-Jul-2013, div. 27-Oct-2014)
Daughter: Haden
Daughter: Chase
High School: Thornridge High School, Dolton, IL
University: BA Theater, Illinois State University
University: MFA Theater, Cornell University
Second City
Endorsement of Barnes & Noble Nook (2011)
Endorsement of Comcast
Endorsement of ConAgra Healthy Choice meals
Endorsement of Kellogg Frosted Flakes
Endorsement of LG Group
Endorsement of Microsoft Xbox
Endorsement of S. C. Johnson & Son Lemon Pledge
Endorsement of Sprint
Endorsement of Washington Mutual
Alcoholics Anonymous (Jan-1992)
Hillary Clinton for President
Obama Victory Fund 2012
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Emmy 2010 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, for Glee
Golden Globe 2011 Best Actress, for Glee
Irish Ancestry
Swedish Ancestry Maternal
Risk Factors: Alcoholism, Heroin, Cocaine, Manic Depression, Smoking, Marijuana, Yoga, Deafness
TELEVISION
Glee Sue Sylvester (2009-)
Party Down Constance Carmell (2009-10)
Lovespring International Victoria Ratchford (2006)
Two and a Half Men Dr. Linda Freeman (2004-)
Criminal Minds Diana Reid (2006-08)
Boston Legal Joanna Monroe (2006-08)
The L Word Joyce Wischnia (2005-06)
FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
Ralph Breaks the Internet (5-Nov-2018) [VOICE]
Weiner (24-Jan-2016) · Herself
Escape from Planet Earth (15-Feb-2013) [VOICE]
A.C.O.D. (23-Jan-2013)
Afternoon Delight (21-Jan-2013)
Wreck-It Ralph (1-Nov-2012) [VOICE]
Delhi Safari (Jun-2012) [VOICE]
The Three Stooges (13-Apr-2012) · Mother Superior
Rio (3-Apr-2011) · Alice (The Other Goose) [VOICE]
Paul (14-Feb-2011) · Pat Stevens
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (28-May-2010) [VOICE]
Shrek Forever After (21-Apr-2010) · Gretched [VOICE]
Post Grad (13-Aug-2009) · Carmella Malby
Julie & Julia (7-Aug-2009)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (1-Jul-2009) [VOICE]
Mr. Troop Mom (19-Jun-2009)
Weather Girl (17-Jan-2009) · J. D.
Spring Breakdown (16-Jan-2009)
Role Models (7-Nov-2008)
Another Cinderella Story (4-Sep-2008)
Space Chimps (17-Jul-2008) [VOICE]
The Rocker (12-Jun-2008)
Tru Loved (28-Feb-2008)
Adventures of Power (20-Jan-2008) · Joanie
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (21-Dec-2007)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (13-Dec-2007)
Ghost Writer (9-Mar-2007)
Smiley Face (21-Jan-2007) · Casting Director
I Do & I Don't (2007) · Nora Stelmack
Eye of the Dolphin (10-Dec-2006)
For Your Consideration (10-Sep-2006) · Cindy
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (4-Aug-2006)
Fifty Pills (26-Apr-2006)
Bam Bam and Celeste (13-Sep-2005)
The 40 Year-Old Virgin (11-Aug-2005)
Sleepover (9-Jul-2004) · Gabby
A Mighty Wind (12-Mar-2003) · Laurie Bohner
Collateral Damage (4-Feb-2002)
Best in Show (8-Sep-2000) · Christy Cummings
What Planet Are You From? (3-Mar-2000) · Doreen
Touch Me (5-Sep-1997)
Fatal Instinct (29-Oct-1993) · Prison Reporter
The Fugitive (6-Aug-1993)
Straight Talk (3-Apr-1992) · Gladys
In the Best Interest of the Children (16-Feb-1992)
Vice Versa (11-Mar-1988)
Author of books:
Happy Accidents (2011)
AKA Jane Marie Lynch