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Jane Kaczmarek
Acting

Jane Kaczmarek

Born 1955-12-21
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Jane Kaczmarek

The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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The Big Bang Theory
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The Big Bang Theory

2007
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
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Malcolm in the Middle
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Malcolm in the Middle

2000
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Law & Order
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Law & Order

1990
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Jeopardy!
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Jeopardy!

1984
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This Is Us
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This Is Us

2016
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Pleasantville
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Pleasantville

1998
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Frasier
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Frasier

1993
TMDB3.9
The Kelly Clarkson Show
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The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019
TMDB3.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (101 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The BoroughsThe BoroughsLillyTV Series2026
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still UnfairMalcolm in the Middle: Life's Still UnfairLoisTV Series2026
And Now I Lay Me DownAnd Now I Lay Me DownCelia DalviMovie2024
The ChangelingThe ChangelingCalTV Series2023
The Hand That FeedsThe Hand That FeedsSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
2 Timers2 TimersDivaMovie2021
Killing EleanorKilling EleanorMartina GrilloMovie2020
Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom ReunionSelfMovie2020
Stars in the HouseStars in the HouseSelfTV Series2020
Carol's Second ActCarol's Second ActPhyllisTV Series2019
mixed-ishmixed-ishEleanorTV Series2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowSelfTV Series2019
6 Balloons6 BalloonsGloriaMovie2018
CHiPsCHiPsCaptain Jane LindelMovie2017
Long Day's Journey Into NightLong Day's Journey Into NightMary Cavan TyroneMovie2017
Wolves at the DoorWolves at the DoorMaryMovie2016
This Is UsThis Is UsMrs. PhilipsTV Series2016
Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeCooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
O.W.C.A. FilesO.W.C.A. FilesMaggie the Macaw (voice)Movie2015
The Boat BuilderThe Boat BuilderKatherineMovie2015
Big Time in Hollywood, FlBig Time in Hollywood, FlDr. Linda MooreTV Series2015
Salem RogersDanaMovie2015
Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroPenn Zero: Part-Time HeroCoach Jackie (voice)TV Series2014
Playing HousePlaying HouseGwen CrawfordTV Series2014
Us & ThemUs & ThemPamTV Series2014
Lost on PurposeLost on PurposeMs. LizMovie2013
Ruth & EricaRuth & EricaBrendaTV Series2012
WhitneyWhitneyPatti MorrisTV Series2011
WhitneyWhitneyCandiTV Series2011
WilfredWilfredBethTV Series2011
Jake and the Never Land PiratesJake and the Never Land PiratesRed Jessica (voice)TV Series2011
Reviving OpheliaReviving OpheliaMarieMovie2010
The MiddleThe MiddleSandy ArmwoodTV Series2009
Raising the BarRaising the BarJudge Trudy KesslerTV Series2008
The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang TheoryDr. GallowTV Series2007
Head CaseHead CaseSelfTV Series2007
Great American Authors: Since 1650Self - HostMovie2007
Help Me Help YouHelp Me Help YouAnne HoffmanTV Series2006
The Megan Mullally ShowThe Megan Mullally ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2006
Wellstone!Wellstone!NarratorMovie2004
Higglytown HeroesHigglytown HeroesAstronaut Hero (voice)TV Series2004
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesTracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesHerselfMovie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
American IdolAmerican IdolSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)TV Series2002
JeniferJeniferValerie EstessMovie2001
Malcolm in the MiddleMalcolm in the MiddleLoisTV Series2000
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitPam JamesTV Series1999
FelicityFelicityCarol AndersonTV Series1998
PleasantvillePleasantvilleDavid's MomMovie1998
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
The PracticeThe PracticePamela BoydTV Series1997
Apollo 11: First Steps on the MoonApollo 11: First Steps on the MoonJan ArmstrongMovie1996
The ChamberThe ChamberDr. Anne BiddowsMovie1996
Educating MomEducating MomNancy GallagherMovie1996
Wildly AvailableWildly AvailableRita GoodmanMovie1996
CybillCybillHollyTV Series1995
Without WarningWithout WarningDr. Caroline JaffeMovie1994
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelBonnie BellTV Series1994
Boys Will Be BoysMary ReedMovie1994
Party of FiveParty of FiveHelene ThompsonTV Series1994
MontyMontySelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Intimate PortraitIntimate PortraitSelfTV Series1993
FrasierFrasierMaureen CutlerTV Series1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Big Wave Dave'sBig Wave Dave'sKaren FisherTV Series1993
Picket FencesPicket FencesJanice NeimanTV Series1992
Law & OrderLaw & OrderJanet RudmanTV Series1990
Equal JusticeEqual JusticeLinda BauerTV Series1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsConstance Harm (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsJudge Harm (voice)TV Series1989
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsJudge Constance Harm (voice)TV Series1989
SpoonerSpoonerGail ArcherMovie1989
All's FairAll's FairLindaMovie1989
D.O.A.D.O.A.Gail CornellMovie1988
Vice VersaVice VersaRobynMovie1988
The Three KingsThe Three KingsDr. Paula BoletMovie1987
I'll Take ManhattanI'll Take ManhattanNina SternTV Series1987
The Christmas GiftThe Christmas GiftSusanMovie1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawKaren Gershon-WooTV Series1986
The Right of the PeopleThe Right of the PeopleAliciaMovie1986
HometownSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
The Heavenly KidThe Heavenly KidEmilyMovie1985
Door to DoorDoor to DoorKatharine HollowayMovie1985
Crazy like a FoxCrazy like a FoxJulie FloydTV Series1984
Falling in LoveFalling in LoveAnn RaftisMovie1984
Jeopardy!Jeopardy!SelfTV Series1984
Flight 90: Disaster on the PotomacFlight 90: Disaster on the PotomacDonna OlianMovie1984
Something About AmeliaSomething About AmeliaMrs. HallMovie1984
Uncommon ValorUncommon ValorMrs. WilkesMovie1983
Right of WayRight of WayTV ReporterMovie1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingScarecrow and Mrs. KingPenelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese KhanTV Series1983
The Last LeafThe Last LeafJoanna BradyMovie1983
St. ElsewhereSt. ElsewhereSandy BurnsTV Series1982
For Lovers OnlyFor Lovers OnlyMargie SpoletoMovie1982
Remington SteeleRemington SteeleBarbara Troy DannonTV Series1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseSusan GlaspellTV Series1982
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Hill Street BluesHill Street BluesOff. Clara PilskyTV Series1981
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelf - NomineeTV Series1944
The Spittin' ImageSelf / AppearanceMovie—