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Jane Kaczmarek

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Jane Kaczmarek

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Dec 21, 1955 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

Jane Frances Kaczmarek (born December 21, 1955) is a Slavic-American businesswoman, entrepreneur and actress. She is best known for playing the character of Lois on the television series Malcolm in the Middle. Kaczmarek is a three-time Golden Globe and seven-time Emmy Award nominee. She lives in San Marino, California.

Known For

Acting
2026Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still UnfairLois
2024And Now I Lay Me DownCelia Dalvi
2023The ChangelingCal
2021The Hand That Feeds
20212 TimersDiva
2020Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom ReunionSelf
2020Killing EleanorMartina Grillo
2020Stars in the HouseSelf
2019mixed-ishEleanor
2019Carol's Second ActPhyllis
20186 BalloonsGloria
2017CHiPsCaptain Jane Lindel
2017Long Day's Journey Into NightMary Cavan Tyrone
2016Wolves at the DoorMary
2016Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
2016This Is UsMrs. Philips
2015O.W.C.A. FilesMaggie the Macaw (voice)
2015The Boat BuilderKatherine
2015Salem RogersDana
2015Big Time in Hollywood, FlDr. Linda Moore
2014Us & ThemPam
2014Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroCoach Jackie (voice)
2014Playing HouseGwen Crawford
2013Lost on PurposeMs. Liz
2012Ruth & EricaBrenda
2011WilfredBeth
2011WhitneyPatti Morris
2011Jake and the Never Land PiratesRed Jessica (voice)
2011WhitneyCandi
2010Reviving OpheliaMarie
2009The MiddleSandy Armwood
2008Raising the BarJudge Trudy Kessler
2007Great American Authors: Since 1650Self - Host
2007The Big Bang TheoryDr. Gallow
2007Head CaseSelf
2006Help Me Help You
2006Help Me Help YouAnne Hoffman
2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest
2004Wellstone!Narrator
2003Tracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesHerself
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2002American IdolSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)
2001JeniferValerie Estess
2000Malcolm in the MiddleLois
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitPam James
1998PleasantvilleDavid's Mom
1998FelicityCarol Anderson
1997The ViewSelf
1997The PracticePamela Boyd
1996The ChamberDr. Anne Biddows
1996Wildly AvailableRita Goodman
1996Apollo 11: First Steps on the MoonJan Armstrong
1996Educating MomNancy Gallagher
1995CybillHolly
1994Without WarningDr. Caroline Jaffe
1994Boys Will Be BoysMary Reed
1994Party of FiveHelene Thompson
1994Monty
1994Touched by an AngelBonnie Bell
1993FrasierMaureen Cutler
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
1993Big Wave Dave'sKaren Fisher
1993Intimate PortraitSelf
1992Picket FencesJanice Neiman
1990Equal JusticeLinda Bauer
1990Law & OrderJanet Rudman
1989SpoonerGail Archer
1989All's FairLinda
1989The SimpsonsConstance Harm (voice)
1989The SimpsonsJudge Harm (voice)
1989The SimpsonsJudge Constance Harm (voice)
1988D.O.A.Gail Cornell
1988Vice VersaRobyn
1987The Three KingsDr. Paula Bolet
1987I'll Take ManhattanNina Stern
1986The Christmas GiftSusan
1986The Right of the PeopleAlicia
1986L.A. LawKaren Gershon-Woo
1985The Heavenly KidEmily
1985Door to DoorKatharine Holloway
1985Hometown
1984Falling in LoveAnn Raftis
1984Something About AmeliaMrs. Hall
1984Flight 90: Disaster on the PotomacDonna Olian
1984Jeopardy!Self
1984Crazy like a FoxJulie Floyd
1983Uncommon ValorMrs. Wilkes
1983The Last LeafJoanna Brady
1983Right of WayTV Reporter
1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingPenelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese Khan
1982For Lovers OnlyMargie Spoleto
1982St. ElsewhereSandy Burns
1982Remington SteeleBarbara Troy Dannon
1981Hill Street Blues
1981Hill Street BluesOff. Clara Pilsky
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
-The Spittin' Image