Person

Jane Kaczmarek

Acting · Born 1955-12-21 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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.

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  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  Pam James

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  Law & Order

  Janet Rudman

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  The Simpsons

  Constance Harm (voice)

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  Frasier

  Maureen Cutler

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  Malcolm in the Middle

  Lois

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  The Middle

  Sandy Armwood

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  Jeopardy!

  Self

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  The Big Bang Theory

  Dr. Gallow

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  This Is Us

  Mrs. Philips

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  Golden Globe Awards

  Self - Nominee

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