Jane Kaczmarek

Acting

Jane Kaczmarek

Born 21 December 1955 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA · 70

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

Highlights

The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Gallow
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Constance Harm (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Lois
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Pam James
This Is Us2016 · Series · Mrs. Philips
Pleasantville1998 · Film · David's Mom

Filmography

Movies

35 films

And Now I Lay Me Down2024 · Film · Celia Dalvi
The Hand That Feeds2021 · Film
2 Timers2021 · Film · Diva
Killing Eleanor2020 · Film · Martina Grillo
6 Balloons2018 · Film · Gloria
CHiPs2017 · Film · Captain Jane Lindel
Long Day's Journey Into Night2017 · Film · Mary Cavan Tyrone
Wolves at the Door2016 · Film · Mary
The Boat Builder2015 · Film · Katherine
Salem Rogers2015 · Film · Dana
Lost on Purpose2013 · Film · Ms. Liz
Reviving Ophelia2010 · Film · Marie
Jenifer2001 · Film · Valerie Estess
Pleasantville1998 · Film · David's Mom
Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon1996 · Film · Jan Armstrong
The Chamber1996 · Film · Dr. Anne Biddows
Educating Mom1996 · Film · Nancy Gallagher
Wildly Available1996 · Film · Rita Goodman
Without Warning1994 · Film · Dr. Caroline Jaffe
Spooner1989 · Film · Gail Archer
All's Fair1989 · Film · Linda
D.O.A.1988 · Film · Gail Cornell
Vice Versa1988 · Film · Robyn
The Three Kings1987 · Film · Dr. Paula Bolet
The Christmas Gift1986 · Film · Susan
The Right of the People1986 · Film · Alicia
The Heavenly Kid1985 · Film · Emily
Door to Door1985 · Film · Katharine Holloway
Falling in Love1984 · Film · Ann Raftis
Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac1984 · Film · Donna Olian
Something About Amelia1984 · Film · Mrs. Hall
Uncommon Valor1983 · Film · Mrs. Wilkes
Right of Way1983 · Film · TV Reporter
The Last Leaf1983 · Film · Joanna Brady
For Lovers Only1982 · Film · Margie Spoleto

Filmography

Series

42 shows

The Boroughs2026 · Series · Lilly
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair2026 · Series · Lois
The Changeling2023 · Series · Cal
Carol's Second Act2019 · Series · Phyllis
mixed-ish2019 · Series · Eleanor
This Is Us2016 · Series · Mrs. Philips
Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life2016 · Series
Big Time in Hollywood, Fl2015 · Series · Dr. Linda Moore
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero2014 · Series · Coach Jackie (voice)
Playing House2014 · Series · Gwen Crawford
Us & Them2014 · Series · Pam
Ruth & Erica2012 · Series · Brenda
Whitney2011 · Series · Patti Morris
Wilfred2011 · Series · Beth
Jake and the Never Land Pirates2011 · Series · Red Jessica (voice)
The Middle2009 · Series · Sandy Armwood
Raising the Bar2008 · Series · Judge Trudy Kessler
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Gallow
Help Me Help You2006 · Series · Anne Hoffman
Higglytown Heroes2004 · Series · Astronaut Hero (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Lois
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Pam James
Felicity1998 · Series · Carol Anderson
The Practice1997 · Series · Pamela Boyd
Cybill1995 · Series · Holly
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Bonnie Bell
Party of Five1994 · Series · Helene Thompson
Monty1994 · Series
Frasier1993 · Series · Maureen Cutler
Big Wave Dave's1993 · Series · Karen Fisher
Picket Fences1992 · Series · Janice Neiman
Law & Order1990 · Series · Janet Rudman
Equal Justice1990 · Series · Linda Bauer
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Constance Harm (voice)
I'll Take Manhattan1987 · Series · Nina Stern
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Karen Gershon-Woo
Crazy like a Fox1984 · Series · Julie Floyd
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1983 · Series · Penelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese Khan
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Sandy Burns
Remington Steele1982 · Series · Barbara Troy Dannon
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Susan Glaspell
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series