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Jane Lynch speaks onstage as host of the 2010 VH1 Do Something! Awards held at the Hollywood Palladium on July 19, 2010, in Hollywood, Calif.
The actress, nominated for an Emmy for her role on "Glee," has brought her sharp comedic timing to roles on television and in film.
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On "Glee," Jane Lynch plays Sue Sylvester, the scheming, winning-obsessed, hilariously nasty cheerleading coach at William McKinley High School. She's a fan of track suits, trophies and her Cheerios squad, and hates Will Schuester, his hair and anything to do with the school's glee club.
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Actress Jane Lynch, right, poses next to a wax figure of her "Glee" character, Sue Sylvester, in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010.
Actress Jane Lynch and wife Lara Embry arrive at the 2010 Outfest Opening Night Gala Of "Howl" at the Orphium Theatre on July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. The couple married on May 31, 2010.
Actresses Jenna Ushkowitz, left, and Jane Lynch arrive at the Closing Ceremony of the 2010 Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum on June 10, 2010, in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
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From left to right, "Glee" actors Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Amber Riley, Dianna Agron, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale,and Jane Lynch arrive at the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
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Actress Jane Lynch arrives at the "Glee" Spring Premiere Soiree in Los Angeles on April 12, 2010.
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Actress Jane Lynch arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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"Glee" cast members from left, Diana Agron, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Lea Michele and Jessalyn Gilsig participate in a panel discussion at the FOX Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 6, 2009.
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From left to right, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith, cast members in the FOX series "Glee," participate in a panel discussion at the FOX Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009.
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Actress Jane Lynch arrives at the special screening of Columbia Pictures' "Julie & Julia" held at Mann Village Theatre on July 28, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. Lynch played Julia Child's sister in the film.
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Actress Jane Lynch poses with cheerleaders during the "Glee" cheerleaders exclusive performance at FOX's Upfront presentation at New York City Center on May 18, 2009, in New York.
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Actress Jane Lynch arrives at the premiere of "The Rocker" on opening night of the CineVegas film festival at the Palms Hotel and Casino In Las Vegas on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Lynch's TV credits include recurring roles on "Two and a Half Men," "The L-Word," and "Arrested Development."
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Jane Lynch, left, and Seth Rogen arrive at the premiere of "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" at Arclight Hollywood on Aug. 11, 2005, in Hollywood, Calif. Lynch's other film credits include "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind," "For Your Consideration" and "Role Models."
