Jane Kaczmarek
Known for acting · Born 21 December 1955 · 70 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
96 credits
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
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
The Simpsons
1989
The Heavenly Kid
1985
Falling in Love
1984
6 Balloons
2018
Wolves at the Door
2016
D.O.A.
1988
Vice Versa
1988
Pleasantville
1998
Raising the Bar
2008
Equal Justice
1990
Without Warning
1994
Acting (96)
2026Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still UnfairLois · 4 episodesSeries
2026The BoroughsLillySeries
2024And Now I Lay Me DownCelia DalviFilm
2023The ChangelingCal · 4 episodesSeries
2021The Hand That FeedsFilm
20212 TimersDivaFilm
2020Killing EleanorMartina GrilloFilm
2020Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom ReunionSelfFilm
2020Stars in the HouseSelfSeries
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelfSeries
2019mixed-ishEleanorSeries
2019Carol's Second ActPhyllisSeries
20186 BalloonsGloriaFilm
2017CHiPsCaptain Jane LindelFilm
2017Long Day's Journey Into NightMary Cavan TyroneFilm
2016This Is UsMrs. PhilipsSeries
2016Wolves at the DoorMaryFilm
2016Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeSeries
2015Big Time in Hollywood, FlDr. Linda Moore · 2 episodesSeries
2015The Boat BuilderKatherineFilm
2015Salem RogersDanaFilm
2014Playing HouseGwen Crawford · 7 episodesSeries
2014Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroCoach Jackie (voice)Series
2014Us & ThemPam · 7 episodesSeries
2013Lost on PurposeMs. LizFilm
2012Ruth & EricaBrendaSeries
2011WilfredBethSeries
2011WhitneyPatti Morris, Candi · 2 episodesSeries
2011Jake and the Never Land PiratesRed Jessica (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2010Reviving OpheliaMarieFilm
2009The MiddleSandy Armwood · 2 episodesSeries
2008Raising the BarJudge Trudy Kessler · 25 episodesSeries
2007The Big Bang TheoryDr. GallowSeries
2007Head CaseSelfSeries
2007Great American Authors: Since 1650Self - HostFilm
2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - GuestSeries
2006Help Me Help YouAnne Hoffman · 9 episodesSeries
2004Higglytown HeroesAstronaut Hero (voice)Series
2004Wellstone!NarratorFilm
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfSeries
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf · 5 episodesSeries
2003Tracey Ullman in the Trailer TalesHerselfFilm
2002American IdolSelf - Audience Member (uncredited)Series
2001JeniferValerie EstessFilm
2000Malcolm in the MiddleLois · 151 episodesSeries
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitPam JamesSeries
1998PleasantvilleDavid's MomFilm
1998FelicityCarol Anderson · 5 episodesSeries
1997The ViewSelf · 2 episodesSeries
1997The PracticePamela Boyd · 2 episodesSeries
1996The ChamberDr. Anne BiddowsFilm
1996Apollo 11: First Steps on the MoonJan ArmstrongFilm
1996Wildly AvailableRita GoodmanFilm
1996Educating MomNancy GallagherFilm
1995CybillHolly · 5 episodesSeries
1994Touched by an AngelBonnie BellSeries
1994Party of FiveHelene Thompson · 3 episodesSeries
1994Without WarningDr. Caroline JaffeFilm
1994MontySeries
1994Boys Will Be BoysMary ReedFilm
1993FrasierMaureen Cutler · 2 episodesSeries
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestSeries
1993Intimate PortraitSelfSeries
1993Big Wave Dave'sKaren Fisher · 6 episodesSeries
1992Picket FencesJanice NeimanSeries
1990Law & OrderJanet RudmanSeries
1990Equal JusticeLinda Bauer · 27 episodesSeries
1989The SimpsonsConstance Harm (voice) · 8 episodes, Judge Harm (voice), Judge Constance Harm (voice)Series
1989SpoonerGail ArcherFilm
1989All's FairLindaFilm
1988D.O.A.Gail CornellFilm
1988Vice VersaRobynFilm
1987I'll Take ManhattanNina Stern · 4 episodesSeries
1987The Three KingsDr. Paula BoletFilm
1986L.A. LawKaren Gershon-WooSeries
1986The Christmas GiftSusanFilm
1986The Right of the PeopleAliciaFilm
1985The Heavenly KidEmilyFilm
1985Hometown · 9 episodesSeries
1985Door to DoorKatharine HollowayFilm
1984Falling in LoveAnn RaftisFilm
1984Jeopardy!SelfSeries
1984Something About AmeliaMrs. HallFilm
1984Flight 90: Disaster on the PotomacDonna OlianFilm
1984Crazy like a FoxJulie FloydSeries
1983Uncommon ValorMrs. WilkesFilm
1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingPenelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese KhanSeries
1983Right of WayTV ReporterFilm
1983The Last LeafJoanna BradyFilm
1982Remington SteeleBarbara Troy DannonSeries
1982St. ElsewhereSandy Burns · 3 episodesSeries
1982American PlayhouseSusan GlaspellSeries
1982For Lovers OnlyMargie SpoletoFilm
1981Hill Street Blues · 4 episodes, Off. Clara Pilsky · 2 episodesSeries
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee · 3 episodesSeries
—The Spittin' ImageFilm