Jane Lynch is an American actor and author. She is best known for her role as Sue Sylvester in Glee, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award. She has starred in a number of television shows including Two and a Half Men, The L Word and Criminal Minds. She currently stars in the period comedy drama, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, for which she received another Primetime Emmy. Jane has also featured in a number of films including The 40 Year Old Virgin.
Jane is vegan and a vocal campaigner for animal rights, having been involved in spay and neuter campaigns. As well as animal rights, she also raised awareness about the bullying of LGBTQ+ teens.