Quick Facts
Born:
1955-12-21
Birthplace:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Credits:
98 Total Roles
Jane Kaczmarek
Acting
The MovieWise Take
"Jane Kaczmarek redefined the television matriarch, transforming the exhausted trope of the "sitcom mom" into a ferociously sharp, high-octane force of nature. Her legacy is defined by a singular, combustible energy that turned domestic chaos into an art form and set a new gold standard for comedic intensity."
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.
Known For
The Big Bang Theory
Dr. Gallow
The Simpsons
Constance Harm (voice)
The Simpsons
Judge Harm (voice)
The Simpsons
Judge Constance Harm (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle
Lois
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Pam James
Pleasantville
David's Mom
This Is Us
Mrs. Philips
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair TV | Lois |
| 2024 | And Now I Lay Me Down MOVIE | Celia Dalvi |
| 2023 | The Changeling TV | Cal |
| 2021 | The Hand That Feeds MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | 2 Timers MOVIE | Diva |
| 2020 | Killing Eleanor MOVIE | Martina Grillo |
| 2020 | Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion MOVIE | self |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self |
| 2019 | Carol's Second Act TV | Phyllis |
| 2019 | mixed-ish TV | Eleanor |