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Jane Lynch

PersonBorn Jul 14, 1960 (age 65)Evergreen Park, Illinois, USA

American actress

Person Rank
May 21, 2026
#2,492
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 21, 2026
2.1
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Jane Lynch

Jane Marie Lynch (born July 14, 1960) is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is best known for her role as Sue Sylvester in the musical comedy series Glee (2009–2015), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch has also been recognized for her performances in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Additionally, she had recurring roles in popular TV series such as Two and a Half Men (2004–2014), The L Word (2005–2009), Criminal Minds (2006–2020), The Good Fight (2017–2022), and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. Lynch has also hosted the game show Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020), earning two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Rank#2,492
Buzz Score2.1
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Known ForActing
Birthday1960
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Daily update · May 21, 2026

Jane Lynch ranks #2,492 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.1. Jane Lynch peaked at #3,726 of all time (Jan 11 - Feb 9, 2021). Jane Lynch ranks #3,212 over the past 365 days.

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Jane Lynch

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 21, 2026

Overall popularity
#2,492
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
8.5
#3,726Overall rank
Jan 11 - Feb 9, 2021
1-Year Buzz Score
1.8
#3,212Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
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Past 365 days
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Jane Lynch Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Jane Lynch Top TV Shows
Jane Lynch's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
5.2
2
Friends
Friends
Ellen · 1 ep · 1994 – 2004
4.5
3
Family Guy
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell / English Mother at airport (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
4
Family Guy
Family Guy
French Teacher (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
5
Family Guy
Family Guy
Dotty Campbell (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
6
Family Guy
Family Guy
(voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
7
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Roz Davis (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.2
8
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Jeanie (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.2
9
The X-Files
The X-Files
Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard · 1 ep · 1993 – 2018
3.4
10
Law & Order
Law & Order
Cordelia Travers · 1 ep · 1990 – Present
3.4
11
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Diana Reid · 10 ep · 2005 – Present
2.9
12
Only Murders in the Building
Only Murders in the Building
Sazz Pataki · 10 ep · 2021 – Present
2.8
13
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Nurse · 1 ep · 2000 – 2007
2.7
14
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Carol (voice) · 1 ep · 2011 – Present
2.6
15
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Linda Freeman · 14 ep · 2003 – 2015
2.5
16
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Mrs. Donaldson · 1 ep · 2004 – 2019
2.4
17
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Maxine Bennett · 1 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.4
18
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Cindi Lightballoon · 2 ep · 2003 – 2019
2.3
19
The West Wing
The West Wing
Reporter · 2 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.1
20
American Dad!
American Dad!
Timmy's Mom (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
21
American Dad!
American Dad!
Al (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
22
American Dad!
American Dad!
Mother (Farmer's Wife) (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
23
American Dad!
American Dad!
Doctor (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
24
American Dad!
American Dad!
Chief of Police (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
25
American Dad!
American Dad!
Mother (voice) · 2 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
26
MasterChef
MasterChef
Self · 1 ep · 2010 – Present
1.8
27
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Mrs. Johnson (voice) · 3 ep · 2007 – Present
1.8
28
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Sophie Lennon · 10 ep · 2017 – 2023
1.7
29
Frasier
Frasier
Cynthia · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004
1.6
30
Glee
Glee
Sue Sylvester · 121 ep · 2009 – 2015
1.6
31
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.6
32
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
1.6
33
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Greta · 1 ep · 1987 – 1997
1.5
34
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Susanna Howe · 1 ep · 1993 – 2005
1.4
35
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Mrs. Witter · 1 ep · 1998 – 2003
1.3
36
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ranger · 1 ep · 2000 – 2015
1.2
37
Psych
Psych
Commander Barbara Dunlap · 1 ep · 2006 – 2014
1.2
38
Sherri
Sherri
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2022 – Present
1.2
39
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Dr. Foreman · 1 ep · 1998 – 2007
1.1
40
Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Joanna Monroe · 4 ep · 2004 – 2008
1.1
41
Robot Chicken
Robot Chicken
Miss Grundy (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – 2022
1.0
42
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Madeline Starkey · 5 ep · 2017 – 2022
1.0
43
Monk
Monk
Dr. Julie Waterford · 1 ep · 2002 – 2009
0.9
44
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Nurse · 4 ep · 1996 – 2007
0.9
45
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
0.9
46
Krapopolis
Krapopolis
Brenda the Sphinx (voice) · 1 ep · 2023 – Present
0.8
47
Solar Opposites
Solar Opposites
Kabronius (voice) · 1 ep · 2020 – 2025
0.7
48
Weeds
Weeds
The Candyman · 1 ep · 2005 – 2012
0.7
49
The View
The View
Self - Guest Co-Host · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
0.7
50
Reno 911!
Reno 911!
Therapist · 1 ep · 2003 – 2009
0.7
51
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Ms. Koppel · 1 ep · 1996 – 2001
0.6
52
The L Word
The L Word
Joyce Wischnia · 12 ep · 2004 – 2009
0.6
53
Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Sheryl · 1 ep · 1997 – 2002
0.6
54
Conan
Conan
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2010 – 2021
0.6
55
Conan
Conan
Self · 3 ep · 2010 – 2021
0.6
56
Velma
Velma
Donna (voice) · 19 ep · 2023 – 2024
0.6
57
The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
2009 – 2013
0.5
58
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 4 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.5
59
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Self · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
0.5
60
Happy's Place
Happy's Place
Val · 1 ep · 2024 – Present
0.5
61
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Helen Putasca · 1 ep · 2003 – 2008
0.5
62
Portlandia
Portlandia
Barbecue Planner · 1 ep · 2011 – 2018
0.5
63
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 1988 – Present
0.4
64
The Great North
The Great North
Aunt Dirt (voice) · 14 ep · 2021 – 2025
0.4
65
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.4
66
Space Force
Space Force
Admiral Maywheather · 4 ep · 2020 – 2022
0.4
67
Final Space
Final Space
AVA (voice) · 13 ep · 2018 – 2021
0.4
68
Close Enough
Close Enough
Barb (voice) · 1 ep · 2020 – 2022
0.4
69
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Celia (voice) · 1 ep · 2022 – Present
0.4
70
Party Down
Party Down
Constance Carmell · 17 ep · 2009 – 2023
0.3
71
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 2009 – Present
0.3
72
Digman!
Digman!
Amelia Earhart (voice) · 1 ep · 2023 – Present
0.3
73
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2022 – Present
0.2
74
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
Skadi's Mom (voice) · 1 ep · 2018 – 2023
0.2
75
Weakest Link
Weakest Link
Self - Host · 46 ep · 2020 – 2024
0.2
76
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self · 1 ep · 2016 – 2022
0.1
77
Oddballs
Oddballs
Grandma (voice) · 1 ep · 2022 – 2023
0.1
78
25 Words or Less
25 Words or Less
Self · 4 ep · 2018 – Present
0.1
79
The Stinky & Dirty Show
The Stinky & Dirty Show
Dumper (voice) · 3 ep · 2016 – Present
0.0
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