Jane Lynch built a long, steady career as a character actress. She was memorable in Christopher Guest comedies like Best in Show and in dozens of guest roles, but the spotlight usually went to someone else.
Then, in 2009, she was cast as cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester in Glee. She was 48. The role won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and it opened doors to hosting and headline roles she'd waited decades for.
