Jane Lynch
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA
Biography:
Jane Marie Lynch, an American actress, comedian, and author born on July 14, 1960, has captivated audiences with her incredible talent and versatility throughout her illustrious career. Perhaps best known for her iconic role as Sue Sylvester in the hit Fox musical comedy series Glee (2009-2015), she won over viewers' hearts and took home a Primetime Emmy Award for her exceptional performance.
Lynch has also made waves in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, such as Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Demonstrating her range, she joined the cast of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men from 2004 to 2014, earning another Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work. Her impressive resume also includes recurring roles in hit shows like The L Word, Criminal Minds, The Good Fight, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which netted her yet another Primetime Emmy Award.
Since 2013, Lynch has been hosting the popular NBC game show Hollywood Game Night, a role that has garnered her two more Primetime Emmy Awards. As a sought-after talent in the comedy film genre, she has appeared in blockbusters like The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Role Models (2008), Paul (2011), and The Three Stooges (2012).
Voiceover work has also been a part of Lynch's impressive repertoire, lending her distinctive voice to animated films such as Space Chimps (2008), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Shrek Forever After (2010), Rio (2011), Wreck-It Ralph (2012), and Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018).
In 2013, Lynch was honored with the 2,505th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category, located at 6640 Hollywood Blvd. A true testament to her success, she has amassed a long list of accolades, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a prestigious Golden Globe Award.
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