The following is a list of works by American actress, author, and comedian Jane Lynch.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Taxi Killer | Unknown | ||
| Vice Versa | Ms. Linstrom | |||
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Gladys (voice) | ||
| 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 | |||
| Color Me Gay | Executive / Do-Rag Lesbian | Short film | ||
| Best in Show | Christy Cummings | |||
| 2001 | Martini | Dr. Jane | Short film | |
| Nice Guys Finish Last | Mom | |||
| 2002 | Hiding in Walls | Diane Moffet | ||
| Collateral Damage | Agent Russo | |||
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Laurie Bohner | ||
| Exposed | Julie Gross | |||
| 2004 | Little Black Boot | Grace | Short film | |
| Surviving Eden | Maude Silver | |||
| Sleepover | Gabby Corky | |||
| Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother | Blanche Monroe | Short film | ||
| Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Realtor | Uncredited | ||
| The Aviator | Amelia Earhart | Scenes deleted[1] | ||
| 2005 | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | [2] | ||
| Promtroversy | Mimi Nimby (Concerned Parent) | Short film | ||
| The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Paula | |||
| Bam Bam and Celeste | Darlene | |||
| The Californians | Sybill Platt | |||
| 2006 | Fifty Pills | Doreen | ||
| Lucy Bobby | ||||
| For Your Consideration | Cindy | |||
| The Frank Anderson | Dr. Emily Brice | Short film | ||
| Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | ||||
| 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 | Short film | ||
| Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever | Joan Hobbie / Minnie (voice) | |||
| Alvin and the Chipmunks | Gail | |||
| The Hammer | Woman in Hardware Store | |||
| The List | Dr. Davina | |||
| Gail the Television Reporter | ||||
| 2008 | The Toe Tactic | Honey Strumpet | ||
| Adventures of Power | Joni | |||
| Tru Loved | Ms. Maple | |||
| Space Chimps | Dr. Poole (voice) | |||
| The Rocker | Lisa Gadman | |||
| Another Cinderella Story | Dominique Blatt | |||
| Role Models | Gayle Sweeney | |||
| Man Maid | Sabena | |||
| Alex's Halloween | Mother | Short film | ||
| 2009 | Big Breaks | M.J. | ||
| Spring Breakdown | Senator Kay Bee Hartmann | |||
| Weather Girl | J.D. | |||
| Diatryma Mom (voice) | ||||
| Julie & Julia | Dorothy Dean Cousins / McWilliams | |||
| Post Grad | Carmella Malby | |||
| 2010 | Birds of Paradise | Rosie (voice) | ||
| Shrek Forever After | Gretched (voice) | |||
| Dr. Poole (voice) | ||||
| Pretty Parts | Short film | |||
| 2011 | Mitzvah Communion | Elanie French | ||
| Rio | Alice (voice) | |||
| Paul | Pat Stevens | |||
| Carpool | Short film | |||
| Toy Story Toons | Neptuna (voice) | |||
| Sunshine Barry & The Disco Worms | Gloria (English version, voice) | |||
| 2012 | The Three Stooges | Mother Superior | ||
| Delhi Safari | Female Flamingo (English version, voice) | |||
| Wreck-It Ralph | Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) | |||
| Dino Time | Sue Fitzpatrick (voice) | |||
| Abominable Christmas | Margaret Knowhow (voice) | |||
| 2013 | Jungle Master | Ilene (English version, voice) | ||
| Afternoon Delight | Dr. Lenore | |||
| A.C.O.D. | Dr. Judith | |||
| Escape from Planet Earth | Io (voice) | |||
| 2016 | Back to the Jurassic | Sue (voice) | ||
| After the Reality | Doctor | |||
| Nick and Snip | Katherine Pinpowzky (voice) | |||
| Mascots | Gabby Monkhouse | |||
| Writer's Block | Jane | Short film | ||
| The Late Bloomer | Caroline Chambers | |||
| 2017 | A Stork's Journey | Olga (voice) | ||
| 2018 | The Birds Sing Too Loud | Clarice | Short film | |
| A Play | Betty | |||
| Ralph Breaks the Internet | Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice) | |||
| 2019 | UglyDolls | Scanner / Electronic Voice (voice) | ||
| 2020 | 100% Wolf | The Commander (voice) | ||
| 2023 | Bobbi St. Simone (voice) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | In the Best Interest of the Children | Gwen Hatcher | Television film; as Jany Lynch |
| 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" | |
| Frasier | Cynthia | Episode: "A Lilith Thanksgiving" | |
| 1996–1998 | Caroline in the City | Hostess | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Dharma & Greg | Sheryl | Episode: "Play Lady Play" |
| 1999–2000 | Judging Amy | ASA Perkins | 3 episodes |
| 2000 | JAG | Sandy's Friend | Episode: "The Witches of Gulfport" |
| Gilmore Girls | Nurse | Episode: "Forgiveness and Stuff" | |
| 2000–2001 | The West Wing | Reporter | 2 episodes |
| 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 | Unknown | Episode: "The First Hit's Free, Baby" | |
| Arli$$ | Penny Bullock | 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" | |
| Family Guy | Dotty Campbell (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| 7th Heaven | Nurse | 4 episodes | |
| 2002 | Titus | Prosecutor | Episode: "The Trial" |
| Felicity | Professor Carnes | 2 episodes | |
| MDs | Aileen Poole, RN, PhD | Main role; 10 episodes | |
| The Big Time | Miss Rush | Television film | |
| 2003 | Watching Ellie | Roman | Episode: "TV" |
| The Dead Zone | Flo McMurtry | Episode: "The Storm" | |
| Oscorp Executive (voice) | 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 | 3 episodes | |
| Friends | Ellen | Episode: "The One Where Estelle Dies" | |
| Veronica Mars | Mrs. Donaldson | Episode: "Return of the Kane" | |
| 2004–2014 | Two and a Half Men | Dr. Linda Freeman | 14 episodes |
| 2004–2005 | Father of the Pride | Lily / Gift Store Clerk (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Unscripted | Jane | 2 episodes |
| Ranger | Episode: "Unbearable" | ||
| Blind Justice | Dr. Taylor | 2 episodes | |
| The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | Madame Rothschild (voice) | Episode: "Magic Takes a Holiday" | |
| Weeds | The Candyman | Episode: "Fashion of the Christ" | |
| Illeanarama | Ann | Unsold pilot | |
| 2005–2006 | Rodney | Amy O'Brien | 2 episodes |
| 2005–2009 | The L Word | Joyce Wischnia | 15 episodes |
| 2006 | Desperate Housewives | Maxine Bennett | Episode: "Silly People" |
| Night Stalker | Scientist | Episode: "Into Night"; Uncredited | |
| Lovespring International | Victoria Ratchford | Main role; 13 episodes | |
| Help Me Help You | Raquel Janes | 5 episodes | |
| Separated at Worth | Jennifer | Television film | |
| 2006–2020 | Criminal Minds | Diana Reid | 10 episodes |
| 2006–2008 | Boston Legal | Joanna Monroe | 4 episodes |
| 2006–2012 | Handy Manny | Jackie Greenway (voice) | 5 episodes |
| 2007 | Campus Ladies | Professor | Episode: "Psych 101" |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | Ms. Hammond | 2 episodes | |
| 2007–2023 | American Dad! | Various voices | 7 episodes |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Sissy | Episode: "I Won't Die With a Little Help From My Friends" |
| Out & Proud in Chicago | Narrator | Television film | |
| Psych | Barbara Dunlap | Episode: "There Might Be Blood" | |
| 2009 | The Spectacular Spider-Man | Joan Jameson (voice) | Episode: "Gangland" |
| Mr. Troop Mom | Ms. Hulka | Television film | |
| Reno 911! | Counselor | Episode: "Wiegel's Couple's Therapy" | |
| 2009–2010, 2023 | Party Down | Constance Carmell | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2009–2015 | Glee | Sue Sylvester | Main role; 121 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | The Cleveland Show | Ms. Eck / Sue Sylvester | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Neighbors from Hell | Alex | Episode: "Screw the EPA" |
| iCarly | Pam Puckett | Episode: "iSam’s Mom" | |
| VH1 Do Something Awards | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| Saturday Night Live | Episode: "Jane Lynch/Bruno Mars" | ||
| The Super Hero Squad Show | Nebula (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| 2011–2013 | Phineas and Ferb | Mrs. Johnson (voice) | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Web Therapy | Claire Dudek | Episode: "Public Relations" |
| 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| 2011–2018 | The Simpsons | Roz Davis / Jeanie (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Annoying Orange | Jane the Peanut / Cobb (voice) | 2 episodes |
| WordGirl | Miss Power (voice) | Episode: "The Rise of Miss Power" | |
| Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| 2013 | MasterChef | Herself | Episode: "Top 14 Compete" |
| New Year's Eve with Carson Daly | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| 2013–2020 | Hollywood Game Night | 77 episodes | |
| 2015 | Girl Meets World | Herself | Episode: "Girl Meets Farkle's Choice" |
| Portlandia | Barbecue Planner | Episode: "4th of July" | |
| 2016 | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Bernadette Steele (voice) | Episode: "Show on the Road" |
| Angel from Hell | Amy | Lead role; 13 episodes | |
| Tween Fest | Sophia Sharp | 3 episodes | |
| The Real O'Neals | Herself | Episode: "The Real Thang"; Uncredited | |
| 2016–2019 | The Stinky & Dirty Show | Dumper (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 2017 | Dropping the Soap | Olivia Vanderstein | 8 episodes |
| NatGeo Wild's Earth Live | Herself / Host | Television special | |
| The Adventures of Puss in Boots | Sally (voice) | Episode: "Before They Hatch" | |
| Janet Reno | 3 episodes | ||
| Will & Grace | Roberta | Episode: "Grandpa Jack" | |
| Goldie & Bear | Mrs. Locks (voice) | 3 episodes | |
| 2017–2023 | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel | Sophie Lennon | Main role; 14 episodes |
| 2017–2021 | The Good Fight | Madeline Starkey | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | We Bare Bears | Susan Tankitha "Tank" Jackson (voice) | Episode: "Mom App" |
| Dallas & Robo | Carol (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| 2019 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | Herself | Episode: "For Your Inconsideration" |
| The Loud House | Coach Hutch (voice) | Episode: "Driving Ambition" | |
| Tuca & Bertie | Coach Meredith (voice) | Episode: "The Jelly Lakes" | |
| Arthur | Patty Ratburn (voice) | Episode: "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" | |
| Summer Camp Island | Skadi's Mom (voice) | Episode: "Mom Soon" | |
| Middle School Moguls | Mogul Victoria (voice) | 4 episodes | |
| 2019–2020 | Supersonic Sue (voice) | 5 episodes | |
| 2019–2021 | Final Space | A.V.A. (voice) | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2020 | Archibald's Next Big Thing | Sorry Culpepper (voice) | Episode: "The Four Flamingos/The Roaring Rooster" |
| Bubble Guppies | Genie (voice) | Episode: "Genie in a Bubble!" | |
| Space Force | Chief of Naval Operations | 3 episodes | |
| Glitch Techs | Joan Fishback (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy | Coach Bradley (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| KJ Dillard | Television special | ||
| 2020–present | Weakest Link | Herself / Host | 23 episodes |
| 2021 | Close Enough | Barb (voice) | Episode: "Joint Break/Cyber Matrix" |
| Solar Opposites | Kabronius (voice) | Episode: "The Sacred Non-Repeating Number" | |
| Robot Chicken | Miss Grundy (voice) | Episode: "The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special" | |
| Q-Force | Judy (voice) | Episode: "Greyscale" | |
| 2021–present | Ridley Jones | Lonny (voice) | 8 episodes |
| The Ghost and Molly McGee | Mrs. Roop (voice) | 6 episodes | |
| Harriet the Spy | Ole Golly (voice) | 16 episodes | |
| 2021–2022 | The Chicken Squad | Dr. Dirt (voice) | 9 episodes |
| 2021–2024 | Only Murders in the Building | Sazz Pataki | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | El Deafo | Mrs. Sinklemann (voice) | 2 episodes |
| Oddballs | Grandma (voice) | Episode: "Grandma's Boy" | |
| 2023 | Celia (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| Herself | Television special | ||
| Digman! | Amelia Earhart (voice) | Episode: "The Mile High Club" | |
| Bob's Burgers | Carol (voice) | Episode: "Crab-solutely Fabulous" | |
| Krapopolis | Brenda the Sphinx | Episode: "12 Angry Goat Herders" | |
| Hamster & Gretel | Bayou Barb (voice) | Episode: "Bayou Barb" | |
| 2023–2024 | Velma | Donna Blake (voice) | 10 episodes |
| 2024 | The Great North | Aunt Dirt (voice) | 4 episodes |
| Fairy Tale Forest | Sinistra | Television film | |
| Year | Title | Voice role | scope=col class="unsortable" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Denise Lemon | [3] | ||
| 2010 | Nebula | |||
| 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | Sergeant Calhoun |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Love, Loss, and What I Wore | Performer | Westside Theatre | Off-Broadway | |
| 2013 | Annie | Miss Hannigan | Palace Theatre | Broadway | |
| 2022 | Funny Girl | Mrs. Brice | August Wilson Theatre | Broadway |