Jane Lynch

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Jane Lynch

Born July 14, 1960 (1960-07-14) (age 47)
Dolton, Illinois, United States

Jane Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American writer, actor and comedian best known for her roles in Christopher Guest comedies such as Best in Show.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life

Lynch was born and raised in Dolton, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in theater from Illinois State University and her MFA from Cornell University, also in theater.[1]

[edit] Career

Lynch's extensive theater background involved touring with The Second City comedy troupe and playing Carol Brady in The Real Live Brady Bunch. She also wrote and starred in the award-winning play Oh Sister, My Sister. Originally produced in 1998, the play kicked off the Lesbians in Theater program at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center in 2004.

Her breakthrough film role was as Christy Cummings, the masculine-lesbian personal dog handler to trophy wife Sheri Ann Cabot (Jennifer Coolidge) in director Christopher Guest's 2000 mockumentary Best in Show (2000). She also appeared in Guest's A Mighty Wind (2003) as porn actress-turned-folk singer Laurie Bohner and in For Your Consideration (2006) as an entertainment reporter.

Lynch is also a seasoned television performer. She starred with John Hannah and William Fichtner in 2002's MDs, and has made guest appearances in numerous television series, including Judging Amy, The West Wing, 7th Heaven, Felicity, Arrested Development, Two and a Half Men, Boston Legal, The L Word, Criminal Minds, Help Me Help You and The New Adventures of Old Christine, among others.

In 2005, Lynch was named as one of POWER UP's "10 Amazing Gay Women in Showbiz".[1]

She is currently filming Julie and Julia, playing the role of Dorothy McWilliams, Julia Child's sister.[2]

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1988 Taxi Killer
Vice Versa Ms. Linstrom
1992 In the Best Interest of the Children Gwen Hatcher TV Movie, as Jany Lynch
Straight Talk Gladys
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
Best in Show Christy Cummings
2001 Nice Guys Finish Last Mom Comedy short
Martini Dr. Jane Short
2002 Hiding in Walls Diane Moffet Comedy short
Collateral Damage Agent Russo
The Big Time Miss Rush TV Movie
2003 A Mighty Wind Laurie Bohner
Exposed Julie Gross
2004 Little Black Boot Grace Comedy short
Surviving Eden Maude Silver
Sleepover Gabby Corky
Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother Blanche Monroe Comedy short
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Realtor Uncredited role
The Aviator Amelia Earhart Scenes deleted from final cut [3]
2005 Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party Joan Hobbie / Minnie Animated, voice actor
Promtroversy Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) Comedy short
The 40-Year-Old Virgin Paula
Bam Bam and Celeste Darlene
The Californians Sybill Platt
2006 The List Dr. Davina
Separated at Worth Jennifer TV Movie
Fifty Pills Doreen
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Lucy Bobby
For Your Consideration Cindy
The Frank Anderson Dr. Emily Brice Comedy short
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes Joan Hobbie / Minnie Animated, voice actor
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 Comedy short
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever Joan Hobbie / Minnie Animated, voice actor
Alvin and the Chipmunks Gail
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story News Interviewer Uncredited role
2008 The Toe Tactic Honey Strumpet
Tru Loved Ms. Maple
Adventures of Power Joni
Man Maid Sabena
The Rocker
Weather Girl J.D. In post-production
Little Big Men Jean Sweeney In post-production
Another Cinderella Story Dominique Blatt In post-production
Spring Breakdown Senator Kay Bee Hartmann In post-production
Space Chimps Dr. Poole Voice actor, in post-production
2009 The Post Grad Survival Guide Carmella In post-production
Julie & Julia Dorothy McWilliams In production

[edit] Television

Year Title Role Notes
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"
Caroline in the City Hostess Episode: "Caroline and the Bad Date"
Frasier Cynthia Episode: "A Little Thanksgiving"
1999 Dharma & Greg Sheryl Episode: "Play Lady Play"
1999-2000 Judging Amy ASA Perkins 3 Episodes: "Pilot", "Drawing the Line" & "Waterworld"
2000 JAG Episode: "The Witches of Gulfport"
Gilmore Girls Nurse Episode: "Forgiveness and Stuff"
2000-2001 The West Wing Reporter 2 Episodes: "In The Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part 1" & "Two Cathedrals"
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 Episode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby"
Arli$$ 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"
2001-2002 Family Guy Dotty Campbell Voice actor, 4 Episodes
7th Heaven Nurse 4 Episodes
2002 Titus Prosecutor Episode: "The Trial"
Felicity Professor Carnes 2 Episodes: "Ben Don't Leave" & "The Paper Chase"
MDs Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D Series regular
2003 Watching Ellie Roman Episode: "TV"
The Dead Zone Flo McMurtry Episode: "The Storm"
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series Oscorp Executive Voice actor, 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 2 Episodes: "Altar Egos" & "Shock and Aww"
Friends Ellen Episode: "The One Where Estelle Dies"
Veronica Mars Mrs. Donaldson Episode: "Return of the Kane"
2005 Unscripted Jane 2 Episodes: "Episode #1.6" & "Episode #1.7"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Ranger Episode: "Unbearable"
Blind Justice Dr. Taylor 2 Episodes: "Four Feet Under" & "Rub a Tub Tub"
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee Madame Rothchild Voice actor, Episode: "Magic Takes a Holiday"
Weeds The Candyman Episode: "Fashion of the Christ"
Illeanarama Illeana Douglas project
2005-2006 Rodney Amy O'Brien 2 Episodes: "Rodney Moonlights" & "Rodney Gets a Leg Up"
2006 Desperate Housewives Maxine Bennett Episode: "Silly People"
Night Stalker Scientist Episode: "Into Night", uncredited
Lovespring International Victoria Ratchford Series regular
Help Me Help You Raquel Janes Recurring role, 5 episodes
2006-2007 Criminal Minds Diana Reid 3 Episodes: "The Fisher King: Part 1", "The Fisher King: Part 2" & "Revelations"
Boston Legal Joanna Monroe 3 Episodes: "Can't We All Get A Lung?", "The Verdict" & "The Good Lawyer"
2007 Untitled Christine Taylor Project
Campus Ladies Professor Episode: "Psych 101"
The New Adventures of Old Christine Ms. Hammond 2 Episodes: "The Real Thing" & "Friends"
American Dad! Various Voice actor, 2 Episodes: "Surro-Gate" & "The Most Adequate Christmas Ever"
2004-2008 Two and a Half Men Dr. Linda Freeman Recurring role
2005-2008 The L Word Joyce Wischnia Recurring role
2008 My Name Is Earl Sissy Episode: "I Won't Die With a Little Help From My Friends"

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Rapp, Linda (2007-02-16). Lynch, Jane. glbtq.com.
  2. ^ Perry, Byron (2008-03-05). Jane Lynch. Variety. Retrieved on 2008-05-26.
  3. ^ IMDb | The Aviator - Trivia

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SHORT DESCRIPTION Actress
DATE OF BIRTH July 14, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH Dolton, Illinois, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH