Jane Kaczmarek

Profile

Jane Kaczmarek

Acting

Born 1955-12-21

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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.

Filmography

98 credits across movies and TV

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998 · David's Mom

The Chamber

The Chamber

1996 · Dr. Anne Biddows

The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

1985 · Emily

D.O.A.

D.O.A.

1988 · Gail Cornell

Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

1983 · Mrs. Wilkes

Without Warning

Without Warning

1994 · Dr. Caroline Jaffe

Falling in Love

Falling in Love

1984 · Ann Raftis

The Three Kings

The Three Kings

1987 · Dr. Paula Bolet

Reviving Ophelia

Reviving Ophelia

2010 · Marie

The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift

1986 · Susan

Something About Amelia

Something About Amelia

1984 · Mrs. Hall

O.W.C.A. Files

O.W.C.A. Files

2015 · Maggie the Macaw (voice)

Lost on Purpose

Lost on Purpose

2013 · Ms. Liz

The Hand That Feeds

The Hand That Feeds

2021

Jenifer

Jenifer

2001 · Valerie Estess

Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion

Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion

2020 · Self

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

1988 · Robyn

Wildly Available

Wildly Available

1996 · Rita Goodman

The Right of the People

The Right of the People

1986 · Alicia

Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon

Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon

1996 · Jan Armstrong

The Boat Builder

The Boat Builder

2015 · Katherine

Salem Rogers

Salem Rogers

2015 · Dana

CHiPs

CHiPs

2017 · Captain Jane Lindel

Door to Door

Door to Door

1985 · Katharine Holloway

Wellstone!

Wellstone!

2004 · Narrator

Wolves at the Door

Wolves at the Door

2016 · Mary

6 Balloons

6 Balloons

2018 · Gloria

Killing Eleanor

Killing Eleanor

2020 · Martina Grillo

Spooner

Spooner

1989 · Gail Archer

For Lovers Only

For Lovers Only

1982 · Margie Spoleto

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Long Day's Journey Into Night

2017 · Mary Cavan Tyrone

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

1984 · Donna Olian

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

2003 · Herself

The Last Leaf

The Last Leaf

1983 · Joanna Brady

All's Fair

All's Fair

1989 · Linda

Right of Way

Right of Way

1983 · TV Reporter

The Spittin' Image

The Spittin' Image

2 Timers

2 Timers

2021 · Diva

Boys Will Be Boys

Boys Will Be Boys

1994 · Mary Reed

Educating Mom

Educating Mom

1996 · Nancy Gallagher

And Now I Lay Me Down

And Now I Lay Me Down

2024 · Celia Dalvi

Great American Authors: Since 1650

Great American Authors: Since 1650

2007 · Self - Host

St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982 · Sandy Burns

L.A. Law

L.A. Law

1986 · Karen Gershon-Woo

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Constance Harm (voice)

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Remington Steele

Remington Steele

1982 · Barbara Troy Dannon

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self

Help Me Help You

Help Me Help You

2006

The View

The View

1997 · Self

Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

2000 · Lois

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981

Frasier

Frasier

1993 · Maureen Cutler

Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

1984 · Self

The Practice

The Practice

1997 · Pamela Boyd

American Idol

American Idol

2002 · Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Party of Five

Party of Five

1994 · Helene Thompson

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 · Self - Guest

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

2008 · Judge Trudy Kessler

Crazy like a Fox

Crazy like a Fox

1984 · Julie Floyd

Big Wave Dave's

Big Wave Dave's

1993 · Karen Fisher

Hometown

Hometown

1985

Monty

Monty

1994

Wilfred

Wilfred

2011 · Beth

I'll Take Manhattan

I'll Take Manhattan

1987 · Nina Stern

Equal Justice

Equal Justice

1990 · Linda Bauer

Us & Them

Us & Them

2014 · Pam

Whitney

Whitney

2011 · Patti Morris

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999 · Pam James

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

1993 · Self

The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

2007 · Dr. Gallow

Big Time in Hollywood, Fl

Big Time in Hollywood, Fl

2015 · Dr. Linda Moore

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

2011 · Red Jessica (voice)

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

2014 · Coach Jackie (voice)

The Changeling

The Changeling

2023 · Cal

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

2016

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 · Janet Rudman

Head Case

Head Case

2007 · Self

This Is Us

This Is Us

2016 · Mrs. Philips

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Judge Harm (voice)

Ruth & Erica

Ruth & Erica

2012 · Brenda

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020 · Self

Felicity

Felicity

1998 · Carol Anderson

Help Me Help You

Help Me Help You

2006 · Anne Hoffman

mixed-ish

mixed-ish

2019 · Eleanor

Carol's Second Act

Carol's Second Act

2019 · Phyllis

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981 · Off. Clara Pilsky

The Middle

The Middle

2009 · Sandy Armwood

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994 · Bonnie Bell

Whitney

Whitney

2011 · Candi

The Megan Mullally Show

The Megan Mullally Show

2006 · Self - Guest

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983 · Penelope 'Penny' Squire / Princess Salana Sharese Khan

Playing House

Playing House

2014 · Gwen Crawford

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944 · Self - Nominee

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

2026 · Lois

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 · Judge Constance Harm (voice)

Cybill

Cybill

1995 · Holly

Picket Fences

Picket Fences

1992 · Janice Neiman