Lynch, Jane 1960–

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LYNCH, Jane 1960–

(Jany Lynch)

PERSONAL

Born July 14, 1960, in Dolton, IL. Education: Cornell University, M.F.A.; also attended University of Illinois.

Addresses: Agent—Metropolitan Talent Agency, 4526 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010. Manager— Halpern Management, 10524 West Pico Blvd., Suite 7, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Career: Actress. Toured with Second City comedy troupe; appeared in television commercials for Nexium, 2001, Sprint PCS, 2001, Tilex, 2001, and American Express, 2002.

Awards, Honors: L.A. Weekly Award, best comedy ensemble, 1998, for Oh Sister, My Sister!

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Ms. Lindstrom, Vice Versa, Columbia, 1988.

Taxi Killer, 1988.

Gladys, Straight Talk, Buena Vista, 1992.

Dr. Kathy Wahlund, The Fugitive, Warner Bros., 1993.

Prison reporter, Fatal Instinct, Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer, 1993.

Counselor, Touch Me, Devin Entertainment, 1997.

Doreen, What Planet Are You From?, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2000.

Final TV newscaster, Red Lipstick, 2000.

Christy Cummings, Best in Show, Warner Bros., 2000.

Mom, Nice Guys Finish Last, 2001.

Agent Russo, Collateral Damage, Warner Bros., 2002.

Diane Moffet, Hiding in Walls, 2002.

Laurie Bohner, A Mighty Wind, Warner Bros., 2003.

Julie Gross, Exposed, Mainline Releasing, 2003.

Little Black Boat, Power Up Films, 2004.

Maude Silver, Surviving Eden, 2004.

Gabby, Sleepover, Metro–Goldwyn–Mayer, 2004.

Blanche Monroe, Memoirs of an Evil Stepmother, Alfrobel Productions, 2004.

Amelia Earhart, The Aviator, Warner Bros., 2004.

(Uncredited) Realtor, Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events," Paramount, 2004.

Sybill Platt, The Californians, Outrider Pictures, 2004.

The Virgin of Juarez, 2004.

Doreen, Fifty Pills, 2005.

Television Appearances; Series:

Aileen Poole, RN, Ph.D., MDs, ABC, 2002.

Television Appearances; Movies:

(As Jany Lynch) Gwen Hatcher, In the Best Interest of the Children, 1992.

Miss Rush, The Big Time, TNT, 2002.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

ASA Perkins, Judging Amy, CBS, 1999.

Blind Justice, ABC, 2005.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Michelle Hathaway, "Bakersfield Madam," Bakersfield, P.D., Fox, 1993.

Tammy, "The Girl Who Cried Baby," Empty Nest, NBC, 1993.

Great, "Valentine's Day Massacre," Married ... with Children, Fox, 1994.

Dr. Pennant, "Much Ado," Party of Five, Fox, 1994.

Evaluator, "The Tutor," The John Larroquette Show, NBC, 1994.

Ruth, "Female Trouble," In the House, UPN, 1995.

Carol, "The Cane," NewsRadio, NBC, 1995.

Mrs. Sweeney, "Educating Zoey," Cybill, CBS, 1996.

Mrs. Koppel, "Dick, Smoker," 3rd Rock from the Sun, NBC, 1996.

Hostess, "Caroline and the Bad Date," Caroline in the City, NBC, 1996.

Cynthia, "A Lilith Thanksgiving," Frasier, NBC, 1996.

Sheryl, "Play Lady Play," Dharma & Greg, ABC, 1999.

ASA Perkins, "Drawing the Line," Judging Amy, CBS, 2000.

"The Witches of Gulfport," JAG, CBS, 2000.

Reporter Lucy, "In the Shadow of Two Gunmen: Part 1," The West Wing, NBC, 2000.

ASA Perkins, "Waterworld," Judging Amy, CBS, 2000.

"Forgiveness and Stuff," Gilmore Girls, The WB, 2000.

Mrs. Witter, "The Te of Pacey," Dawson's Creek, The WB, 2001.

Voice of Dotty Campbell, "European Road Show," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2001.

Carla, "... And Then Jack Had Two Dates," Cursed (also known as The Weber Show), NBC, 2001.

Susie Klein, "I Know What You Did Last Spring Break," Popular, The WB, 2001.

Reporter in briefing room, "Two Cathedrals," The West Wing, NBC, 2001.

"The First Hit's Free, Baby," The Division, Lifetime, 2001.

"Giving Something Back," Arli$$, HBO, 2001.

Nurse, "Worked," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2001.

Jane Morrell, "Chapter Twenty–Four," Boston Public, Fox, 2001.

Nurse, "Broken," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2001.

Cheryl Bowman, "No Options," Family Law, CBS, 2001.

Mrs. Anne T. Lokensgard, "Lord of the Flies," The X–Files, Fox, 2001.

Dr. Foreman, "Ovary Action," The King of Queens, CBS, 2001.

Prosecutor, "The Trial," Titus, Fox, 2002.

Voice of Dotty Campbell, "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2002.

Voice of Dotty Campbell, "From Method to Madness," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2002.

Voice of Dotty Campbell, "European Road Show," Family Guy (animated), Fox, 2002.

Nurse, "I Really Do," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2002.

Professor Carnes, "The Paper Chase," Felicity, The WB, 2002.

Professor Carnes, "Ben Don't Leave," Felicity, The WB, 2002.

Doc's girlfriend, "Holy War: Part 1," 7th Heaven, The WB, 2002.

Roman, "TV," Watching Ellie, NBC, 2003.

Flo McMurtry, "The Storm," The Dead Zone, USA Network, 2003.

Janice, "The Lemonade Stand," According to Jim, ABC, 2003.

Voice of Oscorp executive, "Heroes and Villains," Spider–Man (animated), 2003.

Susanna Howe, "You Da Bomb," NYPD Blue, ABC, 2004.

Dr. Julie Waterford, "Mr. Monk Gets Married," Monk, USA Network, 2004.

Helen Putasca, "You Can't Take It with You," Las Vegas, NBC, 2004.

Cindi Lightballoon, "Shock and Aww," Arrested Development, Fox, 2004.

Cindi Lightballoon, "Altar Egos," Arrested Development, Fox, 2004.

Dr. Linda Freeman, "Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the Dark," Two and a Half Men, CBS, 2004.

Ellen, "The One Where Estelle Dies," Friends, NBC, 2004.

Dr. Linda Freeman, "My Doctor Has a Cow Puppet," Two and a Half Men, CBS, 2004.

Mrs. Donaldson, "Return of the Kane," Veronica Mars, NBC, 2004.

"One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Girlfriend," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004.

"Possession," Father of the Pride (animated), NBC, 2004.

Barbara Lynch, "Lap Dance," The L Word, Showtime, 2005.

Also appeared as saleslady, Joe's Life, ABC; in Party of Five, Fox.

Stage Appearances:

Carol, Real Live TV Night, Top of the Gate, New York City, 1991–92.

Oh Sister, My Sister!, 1998.

Tall Tales, Colony Theatre, Burbank, CA, 2003.

Also appeared as Carol Brady, The Real Live Brady Bunch, Chicago, IL, New York City, and Los Angeles; in Tales of the Lost Formicans; Ennui; Waiting for Iggy; The Break–Up Notebook, Renberg Theatre.