Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch is a five-time Emmy, two-time SAG Award, and Golden Globe Winner.

Most recently she can be seen in her Emmy nominated performance of Sazz Pataki in Only Murders In The Building. She co-starred on the award-winning comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as hosts NBC’s hit game show The Weakest Link, now beginning on FOX in fall 2025. She recently reprised her role as Constance Carmell in the rebooted series Party Down and stared as Mrs. Rosie Brice in Broadway’s first revival of the classic musical Funny Girl. She is well known for her Emmy winning role as host of Hollywood Game Night, her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee.

Additional television credits include portraying Janet Reno in Manifesto, Party Down, Space Force, Criminal Minds, The Good Fight, Portlandia, Angel From Hell, Lovespring International, Two and a Half Men and The L Word.

Lynch’s film credits include Wreck It Ralph I and II, The Three Stooges, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Role Models, Julie & Julia, A Mighty Wind, Best In Show, For Your Consideration, and Ivy + Bean for Netflix. She made her Broadway debut in the 2013 production of Annie. Her additional theater work includes Oh Sister, My Sister at the Tamarind Theatre and Love, Loss and What I Wore at the Off-Broadway Westside Theatre.

Lynch also has toured with Kate Flannery and the Tony Guerrero Quintet in their live cabaret show, Two Lost Souls. Their Billboard top 10 holiday album, A Swingin’ Little Christmas, is available from iTunes, Amazon and other outlets.

Lynch was raised near Chicago and cut her theatrical teeth at the Second City and Steppenwolf Theatre. Her memoir, Happy Accidents, topped several national bestsellers lists, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Through her work, Lynch champions inclusivity and advocates for people with Down syndrome, most notably through her portrayal of Sue Sylvester on Glee. She has raised awareness through powerful public service campaigns and by making meaningful appearances at numerous community events. GLOBAL was proud to feature Lynch on the cover of Down Syndrome World™ magazine alongside her Glee co-star Lauren Potter, who played Becky Jackson.

GLOBAL is thrilled to honor Lynch with the 2025 Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award.