Biography and filmography

Jane Kaczmarek

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.

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Movies (41)

And Now I Lay Me Down

And Now I Lay Me Down

2024 · Celia Dalvi

The Hand That Feeds

The Hand That Feeds

2021

2 Timers

2 Timers

2021 · Diva

Killing Eleanor

Killing Eleanor

2020 · Martina Grillo

Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion

Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion

2020 · Self

6 Globos

6 Globos

2018 · Gloria

CHIPS: Patrulla motorizada recargada

CHIPS: Patrulla motorizada recargada

2017 · Captain Jane Lindel

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Long Day's Journey Into Night

2017 · Mary Cavan Tyrone

Lobos al acecho

Lobos al acecho

2016 · Mary

The Boat Builder

The Boat Builder

2015 · Katherine

Salem Rogers

Salem Rogers

2015 · Dana

Lost on Purpose

Lost on Purpose

2013 · Ms. Liz

Reviving Ophelia

Reviving Ophelia

2010 · Marie

Great American Authors: Since 1650

Great American Authors: Since 1650

2007 · Self - Host

Wellstone!

Wellstone!

2004 · Narrator

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

2003 · Herself

Jenifer

Jenifer

2001 · Valerie Estess

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998 · David's Mom

Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon

Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon

1996 · Jan Armstrong

The Chamber

The Chamber

1996 · Dr. Anne Biddows

Educating Mom

Educating Mom

1996 · Nancy Gallagher

Wildly Available

Wildly Available

1996 · Rita Goodman

Without Warning

Without Warning

1994 · Dr. Caroline Jaffe

Boys Will Be Boys

Boys Will Be Boys

1994 · Mary Reed

Spooner

Spooner

1989 · Gail Archer

All's Fair

All's Fair

1989 · Linda

D.O.A.

D.O.A.

1988 · Gail Cornell

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

1988 · Robyn

The Three Kings

The Three Kings

1987 · Dr. Paula Bolet

The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift

1986 · Susan

The Right of the People

The Right of the People

1986 · Alicia

The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

1985 · Emily

Door to Door

Door to Door

1985 · Katharine Holloway

Falling in Love

Falling in Love

1984 · Ann Raftis

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

1984 · Donna Olian

Something About Amelia

Something About Amelia

1984 · Mrs. Hall

Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

1983 · Mrs. Wilkes

Right of Way

Right of Way

1983 · TV Reporter

The Last Leaf

The Last Leaf

1983 · Joanna Brady

For Lovers Only

For Lovers Only

1982 · Margie Spoleto

The Spittin' Image

The Spittin' Image

TV shows (55)

The Boroughs

The Boroughs

2026 · Lilly

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

2026 · Lois

The Changeling: Sombras de Nueva York

The Changeling: Sombras de Nueva York

2023 · Cal

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020 · Self

Carol's Second Act

Carol's Second Act

2019 · Phyllis

mixed-ish

mixed-ish

2019 · Eleanor

The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019 · Self

This Is Us

This Is Us

2016 · Mrs. Philips

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

2016

Big Time In Hollywood

Big Time In Hollywood

2015 · Dr. Linda Moore

Penn Zero: Héroe Aventurero

Penn Zero: Héroe Aventurero

2014 · Coach Jackie (voice)

Playing House

Playing House

2014 · Gwen Crawford

Us & Them

Us & Them

2014 · Pam

Ruth & Erica

Ruth & Erica

2012 · Brenda

Whitney

Whitney

2011 · Patti Morris, Candi

Wilfred

Wilfred

2011 · Beth

Jake y los piratas del País de Nunca Jamás

Jake y los piratas del País de Nunca Jamás

2011 · Red Jessica (voice)

The Middle

The Middle

2009 · Sandy Armwood

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

2008 · Judge Trudy Kessler

La Teoría del Big Bang

La Teoría del Big Bang

2007 · Dr. Gallow

Head Case

Head Case

2007 · Self

Help Me Help You

Help Me Help You

2006 · Anne Hoffman

The Megan Mullally Show

The Megan Mullally Show

2006 · Self - Guest

Los héroes de la ciudad

Los héroes de la ciudad

2004 · Astronaut Hero (voice)

Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 · Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self

American Idol

American Idol

2002 · Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

2000 · Lois

La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales

La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales

1999 · Pam James

Felicity

Felicity

1998 · Carol Anderson

The View

The View

1997 · Self

The Practice

The Practice

1997 · Pamela Boyd

Cybill

Cybill

1995 · Holly

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994 · Bonnie Bell

Party of Five

Party of Five

1994 · Helene Thompson

Monty

Monty

1994

Intimate Portrait

Intimate Portrait

1993 · Self

Frasier

Frasier

1993 · Maureen Cutler

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 · Self - Guest

Big Wave Dave's

Big Wave Dave's

1993 · Karen Fisher

Picket Fences

Picket Fences

1992 · Janice Neiman

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 · Janet Rudman

Equal Justice

Equal Justice

1990 · Linda Bauer

Los Simpson

Los Simpson

1989 · Constance Harm (voice), Judge Harm (voice), Judge Constance Harm (voice)

I'll Take Manhattan

I'll Take Manhattan

1987 · Nina Stern

L.A. Law

L.A. Law

1986 · Karen Gershon-Woo

Hometown

Hometown

1985

Crazy like a Fox

Crazy like a Fox

1984 · Julie Floyd

Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

1984 · Self

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

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

St. Elsewhere

St. Elsewhere

1982 · Sandy Burns

Remington Steele

Remington Steele

1982 · Barbara Troy Dannon

American Playhouse

American Playhouse

1982 · Susan Glaspell

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981 · Off. Clara Pilsky

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

1944 · Self - Nominee