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"Glee" (2009): Season 1: Episode 8 -- Finn and Quinn sink to the bottom of the food chain.
"Party Down" (2009): Season 1: Episode 10 -- A clip from the season finale of the Starz original comedy "Party Down."
"Web Therapy" (2008): Season 1: Episode 11 -- Fiona's latest advice could cost Claire her job, and Fiona her health and well-being.
Post Grad (2009) -- Interview: Jane Lynch "On the cast"
Sigourney Weaver Variety Luncheon -- Anne Hathaway, Sigourney Weaver and Christina Applegate were celebrated at Variety's Power of Women Luncheon.

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Penned and starred in the award winning play "Oh Sister, My Sister!" more
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Awards:
3 wins & 2 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Jany Lynch

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Paul (post-production) (2010) Pat 2010 - -
- 2. "Glee" (2009)   Sue Sylvester (22 episodes, 2009-2010) 2010 - -
- 3. "The Cleveland Show" (2009)   Ms. Eck (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
- 4. "Two and a Half Men" (2003)   Dr. Linda Freeman / Dr. Freeman (11 episodes, 2004-2009) 2009 - 8.7 (238)
- 5. Post Grad (2009) Carmella Malby 2009 - 5.4 (536)
- 6. Julie & Julia (2009) Dorothy McWilliams 2009 $118M 7.6 (5,827)
- 7. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)   (voice) Diatryma Mom 2009 $882M 7.2 (22,483)
AKAs:
  • Ice Age 3 (Singapore: English title) (USA: working title)
- 8. Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust (2009) (VG) (voice) 2009 - 4.6 (46)
- 9. Mr. Troop Mom (2009) (TV) Ms.Hulka 2009 - 4.3 (193)
- 10. "Party Down" (2009)   Constance Carmell (8 episodes, 2009) 2009 - 8.4 (1,392)
- 11. A Gaythering Storm (2009) (V) 2009 - -
- 12. "Handy Manny" (2006)   Jackie Greenway (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 5.4 (62)
- 13. "The Spectacular Spider-Man" (2008)   Joan Jameson (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
- 14. "The L Word" (2004)   Joyce Wischnia (15 episodes, 2005-2009) 2009 - 7.8 (5,708)
- 15. Weather Girl (2009) J.D. 2009 - 8.1 (104)
- 16. Spring Breakdown (2009) Senator 'Kay Bee' Hartmann 2009 - 5.0 (1,206)
- 17. Big Breaks (2009) M.J. 2009 - -
- 18. "Criminal Minds" (2005)   Diana Reid (5 episodes, 2006-2008) 2008 - 8.3 (8,342)
- 19. Role Models (2008)   Gayle Sweeny 2008 $91.3M 7.2 (37,627)
AKAs:
  • Vorbilder?! (Germany)
- 20. "Boston Legal" (2004)   Joanna Monroe (4 episodes, 2006-2008) 2008 - 8.6 (2,225)
- 21. Alex's Halloween (2008) Mother 2008 - -
- 22. Another Cinderella Story (2008) Dominique Blatt 2008 - 5.8 (2,112)
- 23. "Psych" (2006)   Commander Barbara Dunlap (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.8 (11,750)
- 24. Space Chimps (2008) (voice) Dr. Poole 2008 - 4.5 (3,778)
- 25. The Rocker (2008) Lisa 2008 $6.63M 6.3 (9,016)
- 26. Man Maid (2008) Sabena 2008 - 3.7 (50)
- 27. "My Name Is Earl" (2005)   Sissy (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.7 (18,438)
- 28. The Toe Tactic (2008) Honey Strumpet 2008 - 6.1 (64)
- 29. Tru Loved (2008) Ms. Maple 2008 - 5.2 (371)
- 30. Adventures of Power (2008) Joni 2008 - 7.6 (884)
- 31. "Web Therapy" (2008)   Claire Dudek (3 episodes, 2008) 2008 - 8.8 (116)
- 32. The Adventures of Captain Cross Dresser (2008) (TV) (voice) 2008 - -
- 33. Never Better (2008) (TV) Linda 2008 - -
- 34. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)   Gail the Television Reporter 2007 $19.6M 6.8 (25,174)
AKAs:
  • Walk Hard (USA: short title)
  • Walk Hard: American Cox, the Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
- 35. "American Dad!" (2005)   Al / Doctor (4 episodes, 2007) 2007 - 8.2 (80)
- 36. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) Gail 2007 $358M 5.5 (16,169)
- 37. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever (2007) (V) (voice) Joan Hobbie/Minnie 2007 - 3.8 (5)
- 38. Love Is Love (2007) Reverend Greeley 2007 - 8.3 (33)
- 39. The List (2007/II) Dr. Davina 2007 - 4.6 (143)
- 40. "The New Adventures of Old Christine" (2006)   Ms. Hammond (2 episodes, 2007) 2007 - 5.4 (35)
- 41. The Hammer (2007) (uncredited) Woman Who Argues With Jerry 2007 - 7.3 (3,141)
- 42. Suffering Man's Charity (2007)   Ingrid Sorensen 2007 - 5.0 (314)
AKAs:
  • Ghost Writer (International: English title: DVD title)
- 43. Smiley Face (2007) Casting Director 2007 - 5.7 (5,709)
- 44. "Campus Ladies" (2006)   Professor (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 6.4 (66)
1 TV episode:
- 45. Untitled Christine Taylor Project (2007) (TV) Janet 2007 - 8.6 (74)
- 46. Area 57 (2007) (TV) Irene Maloof 2007 - 6.3 (24)
- 47. I Do & I Don't (2007) Nora Stelmack 2007 - 4.1 (14)
- 48. Eye of the Dolphin (2006) Glinton 2006 - 5.1 (417)
- 49. "Help Me Help You" (2006)   Raquel Janes (5 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 6.1 (152)
- 50. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006) (V) (voice) Joan Hobbie/Minnie 2006 - 6.3 (10)
- 51. The Frank Anderson (2006) Dr. Emily Brice 2006 - 7.4 (21)
- 52. "Lovespring International" (2006)   Victoria Ratchford (13 episodes, 2006) 2006 - 6.1 (84)
- 53. For Your Consideration (2006) Cindy 2006 - 6.2 (7,192)
- 54. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Lucy Bobby 2006 $158M 6.4 (46,144)
- 55. Fifty Pills (2006) Doreen 2006 - 4.9 (1,608)
- 56. "Night Stalker" (2005)   Scientist (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.7 (412)
1 TV episode:
- 57. "Rodney" (2004)   Amy O'Brien (2 episodes, 2005-2006) 2006 - 5.6 (244)
2 TV episodes:
- 58. "Desperate Housewives" (2004)   Maxine Bennett (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 8.0 (19,514)
- 59. Separated at Worth (2006) (TV) Jennifer 2006 - -
- 60. The Californians (2005) Sybill Platt 2005 - 5.0 (203)
- 61. "Illeanarama" (2005) Ann (unknown episodes) 2005 - 9.4 (10)
- 62. Bam Bam and Celeste (2005) Darlene 2005 - 6.0 (154)
- 63. "Weeds" (2005)   The Candyman (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 8.6 (145)
1 TV episode:
- 64. The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)   Paula 2005 $168M 7.5 (85,192)
AKAs:
  • The 40 Year-Old Virgin (USA: poster title)
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin (USA: DVD box title)
- 65. "The Life and Times of Juniper Lee" (2005)   Madame Rothchild (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 5.9 (48)
- 66. "Blind Justice" (2005)   Dr. Taylor (2 episodes, 2005) 2005 - 5.3 (226)
- 67. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000)   Ranger (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 8.5 (17,415)
AKAs:
  • CSI: Las Vegas (South Africa: English title: informal alternative title) (USA: syndication title)
  • C.S.I. (USA: short title)
  • CSI: Weekends (USA: promotional title)
  • Les experts (Canada: French title)
- 68. "Unscripted" (2005)   Jane (2 episodes, 2005) 2005 - 7.1 (214)
2 TV episodes:
- 69. Promtroversy (2005) Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) 2005 - 7.7 (81)
- 70. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Surprise Party (2005) (V) Joan Hobbie/Minnie 2005 - 3.7 (18)
- 71. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)   (uncredited) Realtor 2004 $161M 6.9 (46,298)
AKAs:
  • Lemony Snicket - Rätselhafte Ereignisse (Germany)
- 72. "Veronica Mars" (2004)   Mrs. Donaldson (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.7 (11,050)
1 TV episode:
- 73. Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother (2004) Blanche Monroe 2004 - 6.8 (17)
- 74. How to Be a Hollywood Player in Less Than Ten Minutes (2004) Hollywood Mogul 2004 - -
- 75. Sleepover (2004) Gabby 2004 - 4.6 (4,298)
- 76. "Friends" (1994)   Ellen (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.9 (58,395)
- 77. Surviving Eden (2004) Maude Silver 2004 - 5.6 (53)
- 78. "Arrested Development" (2003)   Cindi Lightballoon (2 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 9.7 (40,251)
- 79. "Las Vegas" (2003)   Helen Putasca (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.8 (6,677)
- 80. "Monk" (2002)   Dr. Julie Waterford (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.3 (3,534)
1 TV episode:
- 81. "NYPD Blue" (1993)   Susanna Howe (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.8 (1,811)
1 TV episode:
- 82. Little Black Boot (2004) Grace 2004 - 6.8 (99)
- 83. "According to Jim" (2001)   Janice (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 6.6 (1,835)
- 84. Exposed (2003/I) Julie Gross 2003 - 5.3 (27)
- 85. "Spider-Man" (2003)   Oscorp Executive (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 7.3 (333)
AKAs:
  • Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (Canada: English title: DVD box title) (USA: DVD box title)
1 TV episode:
- 86. "The Dead Zone" (2002)   Flo McMurtry (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 7.7 (1,314)
AKAs:
  • Stephen King's Dead Zone (USA)
1 TV episode:
- 87. "Watching Ellie" (2002)   Roman (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 6.7 (115)
1 TV episode:
- 88. A Mighty Wind (2003) Laurie Bohner 2003 - 7.2 (12,911)
- 89. "MDs" (2002)   Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D (10 episodes, 2002) 2002 - 6.5 (58)
10 TV episodes: 5 episodes not shown.
- 90. The Big Time (2002) (TV) Miss Rush 2002 - 5.7 (113)
- 91. "7th Heaven" (1996)   Nurse (4 episodes, 2001-2002) 2002 - 4.5 (6,847)
AKAs:
  • 7th Heaven: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
  • Seventh Heaven
- 92. "Felicity" (1998)   Professor Carnes (2 episodes, 2002) 2002 - 6.8 (1,872)
2 TV episodes:
- 93. "Family Guy" (1999)   Dotty Campbell (4 episodes, 2001-2002) 2002 - 8.8 (45,478)
AKAs:
  • Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title)
- 94. Collateral Damage (2002) Agent Russo 2002 - 5.2 (22,088)
- 95. "Titus" (2000)   Prosecutor (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.1 (1,750)
1 TV episode:
- 96. Hiding in Walls (2002) (V) Diane Moffet 2002 - 4.0 (9)
- 97. "The King of Queens" (1998)   Dr. Foreman (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.2 (10,377)
- 98. "The X Files" (1993)   Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 9.1 (22,805)
AKAs:
  • The X-Files (USA)
1 TV episode:
- 99. "Family Law" (1999)   Cheryl Bowman (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.5 (114)
1 TV episode:
- 100. "Boston Public" (2000)   Jane Morrell (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.3 (1,648)
- 101. "Arli$$" (1996)   (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.9 (424)
- 102. "The Division" (2001)   (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.1 (124)
AKAs:
  • Heart of the City
- 103. Martini (2001) Dr. Jane 2001 - -
- 104. Nice Guys Finish Last (2001) Mom 2001 - 6.8 (29)
- 105. "The West Wing" (1999)   Reporter / Reporter in Briefing Room (2 episodes, 2000-2001) 2001 - 9.0 (8,552)
- 106. "Popular" (1999)   Susie Klein (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.7 (1,932)
- 107. "Cursed" (2000)   Carla (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 5.8 (39)
AKAs:
  • The Weber Show (USA: new title)
- 108. "Dawson's Creek" (1998)   Mrs. Witter (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.8 (5,994)
- 109. "Gilmore Girls" (2000)   Nurse (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 8.3 (13,989)
AKAs:
  • Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
- 110. "Judging Amy" (1999)   ASA Perkins (3 episodes, 1999-2000) 2000 - 7.0 (1,162)
- 111. Best in Show (2000) Christy Cummings 2000 - 7.4 (23,213)
- 112. Color Me Gay (2000) Executive 2000 - -
- 113. "JAG" (1995)   (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 6.7 (2,700)
AKAs:
  • JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
- 114. Red Lipstick (2000) Final TV Newscaster 2000 - 3.5 (43)
- 115. What Planet Are You From? (2000) Doreen 2000 - 5.4 (4,981)
- 116. "Dharma & Greg" (1997)   Sheryl (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 6.8 (3,149)
- 117. "Caroline in the City" (1995)   Hostess (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.1 (722)
AKAs:
  • Caroline (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 118. Touch Me (1997) Counselor 1997 - 5.8 (302)
- 119. "Frasier" (1993)   Cynthia (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 8.5 (11,668)
- 120. "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996)   Mrs. Koppel (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 8.1 (6,955)
AKAs:
  • 3rd Rock (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • Life As We Know It
- 121. "Cybill" (1995)   Mrs. Sweeney (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.9 (704)
1 TV episode:
- 122. "NewsRadio" (1995)   Carol (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.6 (2,979)
AKAs:
  • The Station
1 TV episode:
- 123. "In the House" (1995)   Ruth (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 5.8 (141)
- 124. "The John Larroquette Show" (1993)   Evaluator (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 7.3 (233)
AKAs:
  • Larroquette (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 125. "Party of Five" (1994)   Dr. Pennant (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 6.9 (1,814)
1 TV episode:
- 126. "Married with Children" (1987)   Greta (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 8.7 (14,384)
AKAs:
  • Married... with Children (USA: promotional title)
- 127. "Empty Nest" (1988)   Tammy (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.8 (373)
- 128. "Bakersfield P.D." (1993)   Michelle Hathaway (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.8 (98)
1 TV episode:
- 129. Fatal Instinct (1993) Prison Reporter 1993 - 5.3 (2,912)
- 130. The Fugitive (1993) Doctor Kathy Wahlund 1993 $369M 7.8 (88,641)
- 131. Straight Talk (1992) Gladys 1992 - 5.2 (1,401)
- 132. In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) (TV) (as Jany Lynch) Gwen Hatcher 1992 - 6.2 (140)
- 133. Vice Versa (1988)   Ms. Lindstrom 1988 - 5.4 (3,165)
AKAs:
  • viceVersa (International: English title: poster title)
- 134. Taxi Killer (1988) 1988 - 8.0 (5)
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Another Cinderella Story (2008) (performer: "Hold 4 You", "Baby Got Bacne") 2008 - 5.8 (2,112)
- 2. Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes (2006) (V) (performer: "Jingle Bells", "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "There's No Room At The Inn", "It's Christmas Time Again") 2006 - 6.3 (10)
Self
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- 1. "Australian Idol" (2003)   Herself - Audience Member (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. "The 7PM Project" (2009)   Herself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 3. "Chelsea Lately" (2007)   Herself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 9.0 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Working the Scene: A Look Behind the Scenes of 'Criminal Minds Season 4' (2009) (V) Herself/Diana Reid 2009 - -
- 5. "Up Close with Carrie Keagan" (2007)   Herself (2 episodes, 2008-2009) 2009 - 4.7 (11)
- 6. "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" (2005)   Herself (2 episodes, 2006-2009) 2009 - 7.7 (1,222)
- 7. "Easy to Assemble" (2008) Herself (unknown episodes) 2008 - 7.3 (13)
- 8. Out & Proud in Chicago (2008) (TV) Narrator 2008 - -
- 9. The Visible Vote '08- A Presidential Forum (2007) (TV) Herself 2007 - -
- 10. "Thank God You're Here" (2007)   Herself (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 6.4 (92)
1 TV episode:
- 11. "MTV News" (1981)   Herself (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 4.4 (16)
1 TV episode:
- 12. Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006) Herself 2006 - 7.2 (239)
- 13. The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005) (TV) Herself (performer: "Kinsey" segment) 2005 - 4.6 (82)

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