Jane Kaczmarek
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
2026
as Lois
The Boroughs
2026
as Lilly
And Now I Lay Me Down
2024
as Celia Dalvi
The Changeling
2023
as Cal
The Hand That Feeds
2021
2 Timers
2021
as Diva
Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion
2020
as Self
Killing Eleanor
2020
as Martina Grillo
Stars in the House
2020
as Self
mixed-ish
2019
as Eleanor
Carol's Second Act
2019
as Phyllis
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
6 Balloons
2018
as Gloria
CHiPs
2017
as Captain Jane Lindel
Long Day's Journey Into Night
2017
as Mary Cavan Tyrone
Wolves at the Door
2016
as Mary
Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
2016
This Is Us
2016
as Mrs. Philips
O.W.C.A. Files
2015
as Maggie the Macaw (voice)
The Boat Builder
2015
as Katherine
Salem Rogers
2015
as Dana
Big Time in Hollywood, Fl
2015
as Dr. Linda Moore
Us & Them
2014
as Pam
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014
as Coach Jackie (voice)
Playing House
2014
as Gwen Crawford
Lost on Purpose
2013
as Ms. Liz
Ruth & Erica
2012
as Brenda
Wilfred
2011
as Beth
Whitney
2011
as Patti Morris
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
2011
as Red Jessica (voice)
Whitney
2011
as Candi
Reviving Ophelia
2010
as Marie
The Middle
2009
as Sandy Armwood
Raising the Bar
2008
as Judge Trudy Kessler
Great American Authors: Since 1650
2007
as Self - Host
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Dr. Gallow
Head Case
2007
as Self
Help Me Help You
2006
as Anne Hoffman
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
as Self - Guest
Wellstone!
2004
as Narrator
Higglytown Heroes
2004
as Astronaut Hero (voice)
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
2003
as Herself
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
American Idol
2002
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Jenifer
2001
as Valerie Estess
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Lois
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Pam James
Pleasantville
1998
as David's Mom
Felicity
1998
as Carol Anderson
The View
1997
as Self
The Practice
1997
as Pamela Boyd
The Chamber
1996
as Dr. Anne Biddows
Wildly Available
1996
as Rita Goodman
Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon
1996
as Jan Armstrong
Educating Mom
1996
as Nancy Gallagher
Cybill
1995
as Holly
Without Warning
1994
as Dr. Caroline Jaffe
Boys Will Be Boys
1994
as Mary Reed
Party of Five
1994
as Helene Thompson
Monty
1994
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Bonnie Bell
Frasier
1993
as Maureen Cutler
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
Big Wave Dave's
1993
as Karen Fisher
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
Picket Fences
1992
as Janice Neiman
Equal Justice
1990
as Linda Bauer
Law & Order
1990
as Janet Rudman
Spooner
1989
as Gail Archer
All's Fair
1989
as Linda
The Simpsons
1989
as Constance Harm (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Judge Harm (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
as Judge Constance Harm (voice)
D.O.A.
1988
as Gail Cornell
Vice Versa
1988
as Robyn
The Three Kings
1987
as Dr. Paula Bolet
I'll Take Manhattan
1987
as Nina Stern
The Christmas Gift
1986
as Susan
The Right of the People
1986
as Alicia
L.A. Law
1986
as Karen Gershon-Woo
The Heavenly Kid
1985
as Emily
Door to Door
1985
as Katharine Holloway
Hometown
1985
Falling in Love
1984
as Ann Raftis
Something About Amelia
1984
as Mrs. Hall
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac
1984
as Donna Olian
Jeopardy!
1984
as Self
Crazy like a Fox
1984
as Julie Floyd
Uncommon Valor
1983
as Mrs. Wilkes
Right of Way
1983
as TV Reporter
The Last Leaf
1983
as Joanna Brady
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as Penelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese Khan
For Lovers Only
1982
as Margie Spoleto
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Sandy Burns
Remington Steele
1982
as Barbara Troy Dannon
American Playhouse
1982
as Susan Glaspell
Hill Street Blues
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Off. Clara Pilsky
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee