Jane Marie Lynch is an American actress, comedian and author. She is known for starring as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee (2009-2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch also gained recognition for her roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) and For Your Consideration (2006).

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Jane Lynch in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)

Jane Lynch in Only Murders in the Building (2021)

Parker Posey, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, and Christopher Moynihan in A Mighty Wind (2003)

Parker Posey, Paul Dooley, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch, Christopher Moynihan, David Blasucci, Mark Nonisa, Steve Pandis, and Patrick Sauber in A Mighty Wind (2003)

John Michael Higgins and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)

Parker Posey and Jane Lynch in A Mighty Wind (2003)

John C. Reilly, Jane Lynch, Rich Moore, Sarah Silverman, Gerald C. Rivers, Jack McBrayer, Roger Craig Smith, and Kevin Deters in Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

Sue Sylvester / Will Schuester / Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)

Parker Posey, Christopher Guest, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer in A Mighty Wind (2003)

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