Jane Kaczmarek

Acting • 94 Credits

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.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory

2007 ⭐ 4.0
as Dr. Gallow
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 ⭐ 4.0
as Judge Constance Harm (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

2000 ⭐ 4.2
as Lois
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999 ⭐ 4.0
as Pam James
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998 ⭐ 3.6
as David's Mom
This Is Us

This Is Us

2016 ⭐ 4.1
as Mrs. Philips
CHiPs

CHiPs

2017 ⭐ 3.1
as Captain Jane Lindel
Frasier

Frasier

1993 ⭐ 3.9
as Maureen Cutler
The Middle

The Middle

2009 ⭐ 3.8
as Sandy Armwood
Law & Order

Law & Order

1990 ⭐ 3.6
as Janet Rudman
Wilfred

Wilfred

2011 ⭐ 3.8
as Beth
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

2026 ⭐ 4.0
as Lois
Falling in Love

Falling in Love

1984 ⭐ 3.3
as Ann Raftis
The Boroughs

The Boroughs

2026 ⭐ 3.6
as Lilly
The Chamber

The Chamber

1996 ⭐ 3.0
as Dr. Anne Biddows
6 Balloons

6 Balloons

2018 ⭐ 3.0
as Gloria
Wolves at the Door

Wolves at the Door

2016 ⭐ 2.5
as Mary
Uncommon Valor

Uncommon Valor

1983 ⭐ 3.1
as Mrs. Wilkes
D.O.A.

D.O.A.

1988 ⭐ 3.2
as Gail Cornell
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 ⭐ 2.6
as Self
Vice Versa

Vice Versa

1988 ⭐ 2.9
as Robyn
Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994 ⭐ 3.6
as Bonnie Bell
American Idol

American Idol

2002 ⭐ 2.5
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003 ⭐ 2.8
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 ⭐ 3.7
as Self - Guest
Jeopardy!

Jeopardy!

1984 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Remington Steele

Remington Steele

1982 ⭐ 3.5
as Barbara Troy Dannon
Party of Five

Party of Five

1994 ⭐ 3.5
as Helene Thompson
The Heavenly Kid

The Heavenly Kid

1985 ⭐ 3.3
as Emily
Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981 ⭐ 3.8
as Off. Clara Pilsky