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.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

71

Birth Date

1955-12-21 00:00:00

Birth Place

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Known For

• 

  Malcolm in the Middle
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  Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
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  Long Day's Journey Into Night
• 

  Reviving Ophelia
• 

  And Now I Lay Me Down
• 

  Lost on Purpose

Credits

• actors (71 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
  • 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