7.9
TV
Acting
Jane Kaczmarek
- Born
- (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Credits
- 96 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
TV
8.0
TV
The Simpsons
8.5
TV
Malcolm in the Middle
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.3
Movie
Pleasantville
8.2
TV
This Is Us
6.1
Movie
CHiPs
7.7
TV
Frasier
7.6
TV
The Middle
7.3
TV
Law & Order
7.5
TV
Wilfred
8.0
TV
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
6.6
Movie
Falling in Love
7.2
TV
The Boroughs
5.9
Movie
The Chamber
6.0
Movie
6 Balloons
4.9
Movie
Wolves at the Door
6.2
Movie
Uncommon Valor
Acting credits 96
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Spittin' Image Film | |
| 2026 | The Boroughs TV | Lilly (1 ep) |
| 2026 | Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair TV | Lois (4 ep) |
| 2024 | And Now I Lay Me Down Film | Celia Dalvi |
| 2023 | The Changeling TV | Cal (4 ep) |
| 2021 | The Hand That Feeds Film | |
| 2021 | 2 Timers Film | Diva |
| 2020 | Killing Eleanor Film | Martina Grillo |
| 2020 | Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion Film | Self |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Carol's Second Act TV | Phyllis (1 ep) |
| 2019 | mixed-ish TV | Eleanor (1 ep) |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | 6 Balloons Film | Gloria |
| 2017 | CHiPs Film | Captain Jane Lindel |
| 2017 | Long Day's Journey Into Night Film | Mary Cavan Tyrone |
| 2016 | Wolves at the Door Film | Mary |
| 2016 | This Is Us TV | Mrs. Philips (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life TV | (1 ep) |
| 2015 | The Boat Builder Film | Katherine |
| 2015 | Big Time in Hollywood, Fl TV | Dr. Linda Moore (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Salem Rogers Film | Dana |
| 2014 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero TV | Coach Jackie (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Playing House TV | Gwen Crawford (7 ep) |
| 2014 | Us & Them TV | Pam (7 ep) |
| 2013 | Lost on Purpose Film | Ms. Liz |
| 2012 | Ruth & Erica TV | Brenda (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Whitney TV | Patti Morris, Candi (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Wilfred TV | Beth (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates TV | Red Jessica (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2010 | Reviving Ophelia Film | Marie |
| 2009 | The Middle TV | Sandy Armwood (2 ep) |
| 2008 | Raising the Bar TV | Judge Trudy Kessler (25 ep) |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory TV | Dr. Gallow (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Head Case TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2007 | Great American Authors: Since 1650 Film | Self - Host |
| 2006 | Help Me Help You TV | Anne Hoffman (9 ep) |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Wellstone! Film | Narrator |
| 2004 | Higglytown Heroes TV | Astronaut Hero (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self (5 ep) |
| 2003 | Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales Film | Herself |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2002 | American Idol TV | Self - Audience Member (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Jenifer Film | Valerie Estess |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Lois (151 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Pam James (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Felicity TV | Carol Anderson (5 ep) |
| 1998 | Pleasantville Film | David's Mom |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Pamela Boyd (2 ep) |
| 1996 | Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon Film | Jan Armstrong |
| 1996 | The Chamber Film | Dr. Anne Biddows |
| 1996 | Educating Mom Film | Nancy Gallagher |
| 1996 | Wildly Available Film | Rita Goodman |
| 1995 | Cybill TV | Holly (5 ep) |
| 1994 | Without Warning Film | Dr. Caroline Jaffe |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Bonnie Bell (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Boys Will Be Boys Film | Mary Reed |
| 1994 | Party of Five TV | Helene Thompson (3 ep) |