Jane Kaczmarek

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.

Career Overview

Jane Kaczmarek has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Signature works include Malcolm in the Middle, Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, Wolves at the Door. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

72

Birth Date

1955-12-21 00:00:00

Birth Place

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Known For

• 

  Malcolm in the Middle
• 

  Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
• 

  Wolves at the Door
• 

  Reviving Ophelia
• 

  And Now I Lay Me Down
• 

  Long Day's Journey Into Night

Frequent Collaborators

• Frankie Muniz (2 collaborations)
• Bryan Cranston (2 collaborations)
• Justin Berfield (2 collaborations)
• Christopher Masterson (2 collaborations)
• Erik Per Sullivan (1 collaborations)
• Caleb Ellsworth-Clark (1 collaborations)
• Kiana Madeira (1 collaborations)
• Anthony Timpano (1 collaborations)
• Vaughan Murrae (1 collaborations)
• Keeley Karsten (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (72 credits)

  • The Spittin' Image

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

    Lois

    actor

    actors

    - Episode Four (2026) ... Lois actor actors

    - Episode Three (2026) ... Lois actor actors

    - Episode Two (2026) ... Lois actor actors

    - Episode One (2026) ... Lois actor actors
    2026
  • And Now I Lay Me Down

    Celia Dalvi

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Changeling

    - Battle of the Island (2023) ... Cal actor actors

    - Aftermath (2023) ... Cal actor actors

    - This Woman’s Work (2023) ... Cal actor actors

    - The Wise Ones (2023) ... Cal actor actors
    2023
  • The Hand That Feeds

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • 2 Timers

    Diva

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Killing Eleanor

    Martina Grillo

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Rob Lowe/Ella Hunt/Lauren Tarshis/Bryan Cranston & Jane Kaczmarek/ (2026) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • 6 Balloons

    Gloria

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • CHiPs

    Captain Jane Lindel

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Long Day's Journey Into Night

    Mary Cavan Tyrone

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Wolves at the Door

    Mary

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • This Is Us

    - Katie Girls (2018) ... Mrs. Philips actor actors
    2016
  • O.W.C.A. Files

    Maggie the Macaw (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Boat Builder

    Katherine

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Salem Rogers

    Dana

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Lost on Purpose

    Ms. Liz

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    - A Bad Case of the Barnacles! (2012) ... Red Jessica (voice) actor actors

    - Hook and the Itty-Bitty Kitty (2012) ... Red Jessica (voice) actor actors
    2011
  • Reviving Ophelia

    Marie

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Middle

    - Wheel of Pain (2013) ... Sandy Armwood actor actors

    - The Safe (2012) ... Sandy Armwood actor actors
    2009
  • Great American Authors: Since 1650

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Big Bang Theory

    - The Sales Call Sublimation (2016) ... Dr. Gallow actor actors
    2007
  • Wellstone!

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show

    - Tom Cruise/Jane Kaczmarek *Mother's Day* (2006) ... Self actor actors

    - Jane Kaczmarek/Christopher Meloni (2006) ... Self actor actors

    - Season 3 Halloween Show: Jane Kaczmarek, Emily Procter (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Simon Cowell, Jane Kaczmarek (2005) ... Self actor actors

    - Day 7 of 12 Days of Giveaways, Jane Kaczmarek, Jesse Metcalfe (2004) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Jane Kaczmarek, Jeff Probst, & Kevin Shea (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • American Idol

    - Season 1 Finale (2002) ... Self - Audience Member (uncredited) actor actors
    2002
  • Jenifer

    Valerie Estess

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Malcolm in the Middle

    Lois

    actor

    actors

    - Graduation (2006) ... Lois actor actors

    - Morp (2006) ... Lois actor actors

    - Cattle Court (2006) ... Lois actor actors

    - Stevie in the Hospital (2006) ... Lois actor actors

    - Bomb Shelter (2006) ... Lois actor actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Beautiful Frame (2013) ... Pam James actor actors
    1999
  • Pleasantville

    David's Mom

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - The Biggest Deal There Is (2000) ... Carol Anderson actor actors

    - Happy Birthday (1999) ... Carol Anderson actor actors

    - Todd Mulcahy (2) (1999) ... Carol Anderson actor actors

    - Todd Mulcahy (1) (1999) ... Carol Anderson actor actors

    - Friends (1999) ... Carol Anderson actor actors
    1998
  • The View

    - Kaczmarek/Okland (2004) ... Self actor actors

    - May 15, 2003 (2003) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Part IV (1997) ... Pamela Boyd actor actors

    - Trial And Error (1997) ... Pamela Boyd actor actors
    1997
  • Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon

    Jan Armstrong

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Chamber

    Dr. Anne Biddows

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Educating Mom

    Nancy Gallagher

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Wildly Available

    Rita Goodman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Cybill

    - Bachelor Party (1997) ... Holly actor actors

    - Going to Hell in a Limo (2) (1996) ... Holly actor actors

    - Going to Hell in a Limo (1) (1996) ... Holly actor actors

    - Sex, Drugs and Catholicism (1996) ... Holly actor actors

    - Cybill Does Diary (1996) ... Holly actor actors
    1995
  • Without Warning

    Dr. Caroline Jaffe

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Boys Will Be Boys

    Mary Reed

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Party of Five

    - Stand by Me (1999) ... Helene Thompson actor actors

    - Strange Bedfellows (1996) ... Helene Thompson actor actors

    - In Loco Parentis (1995) ... Helene Thompson actor actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Out of the Darkness (1996) ... Bonnie Bell actor actors
    1994
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Anthony Edwards, Jane Kaczmarek, Tom Papa (2003) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Intimate Portrait

    - Jane Kaczmarek (2002) ... Self actor actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - Dad Loves Sherry, the Boys Just Whine (1997) ... Maureen Cutler actor actors

    - Police Story (1996) ... Maureen Cutler actor actors
    1993
  • Picket Fences

    - Heroes and Villains (1995) ... Janice Neiman actor actors
    1992
  • Law & Order

    - Censure (1994) ... Janet Rudman actor actors
    1990
  • Spooner

    Gail Archer

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • All's Fair

    Linda

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - The Flandshees of Innersimpson (2025) ... Judge Constance Harm (voice) actor actors

    - One Angry Lisa (2022) ... Judge Harm (voice) actor actors

    - Chief of Hearts (2010) ... Constance Harm (voice) actor actors

    - Rome-Old and Juli-Eh (2007) ... Constance Harm (voice) actor actors

    - On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister (2005) ... Constance Harm (voice) actor actors
    1989
  • D.O.A.

    Gail Cornell

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Vice Versa

    Robyn

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Three Kings

    Dr. Paula Bolet

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Christmas Gift

    Susan

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Right of the People

    Alicia

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - Whose San Andreas Fault Is it, Anyway? (1994) ... Karen Gershon-Woo actor actors
    1986
  • The Heavenly Kid

    Emily

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Door to Door

    Katharine Holloway

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Falling in Love

    Ann Raftis

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac

    Donna Olian

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Something About Amelia

    Mrs. Hall

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Jeopardy!

    - Show #5099: Celebrity Special 2 (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1984
  • Uncommon Valor

    Mrs. Wilkes

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Right of Way

    TV Reporter

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Last Leaf

    Joanna Brady

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • For Lovers Only

    Margie Spoleto

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Remington Steele

    - Altared Steele (1983) ... Barbara Troy Dannon actor actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Family History (1983) ... Sandy Burns actor actors

    - Release (1983) ... Sandy Burns actor actors

    - Graveyard (1983) ... Sandy Burns actor actors
    1982
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Nutcracker Suite (1984) ... actor actors

    - The Count of Monty Tasco (1984) ... Off. Clara Pilsky actor actors

    - The End of Logan's Run (1984) ... actor actors

    - Parting is Such Sweep Sorrow (1984) ... actor actors

    - The Other Side of Oneness (1984) ... actor actors
    1981
  • Golden Globe Awards

    - The 60th Golden Globe Awards (2003) ... Self - Nominee actor actors

    - The 59th Golden Globe Awards (2002) ... Self - Nominee actor actors

    - The 58th Golden Globe Awards (2001) ... Self - Nominee actor actors
    1944