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Jane Marie Lynch born July 14, [ 1 ] is an American actress, comedian, and singer.

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Known for playing starring and recurring roles in comedic television, her accolades include one Golden Globe , five Primetime Emmys and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In , Lynch received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. After appearing in the sitcom Two and a Half Men — and the drama series The L Word — , Lynch achieved her breakthrough role as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee — She then played recurring roles in the period comedy series The Marvelous Mrs.

Maisel — , the drama series The Good Fight — , and the mystery comedy series Only Murders in the Building — In addition to acting on television, she hosted the game show Hollywood Game Night — and, since , serves as the host and executive producer of the game show The Weakest Link American version. She made her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in the revival of Annie in She returned to Broadway as Mrs.

Brice in another revival, Funny Girl , in Lynch spent 15 years in Chicago, acting in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and, at the time of her audition, was one of only two women picked to join The Second City comedy troupe.

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He and Lynch became very good friends. Lynch got her start in films in , playing a small role in the film Vice Versa. In , she had a secondary role as a doctor alongside Harrison Ford in The Fugitive. During the s, she made numerous television commercials , including one for Frosted Flakes for an adult audience, directed by Christopher Guest.

A few years later, Guest would remember Lynch as he chose actors for his dog show mockumentary Best in Show. From there, she became a staple actress in Guest's casts, appearing in the director's A Mighty Wind as porn actress-turned- folk singer Laurie Bohner and in For Your Consideration as an entertainment reporter.