<P> Jane Frances Kaczmarek ( / kæzˈmærək / ; born December 21 , 1955 ) is an American actress . She is best known for playing the character of Lois on the television series Malcolm in the Middle ( 2000 -- 06 ) . Kaczmarek is a three - time Golden Globe and seven - time Emmy Award nominee . </P>
<P> Jane Frances Kaczmarek ( / kæzˈmærək / ; born December 21 , 1955 ) is an American actress . She is best known for playing the character of Lois on the television series Malcolm in the Middle ( 2000 -- 06 ) . Kaczmarek is a three - time Golden Globe and seven - time Emmy Award nominee . </P>
who plays lois in malcolm in the middle
who plays lois in malcolm in the middle
Jane Frances Kaczmarek
Jane Frances Kaczmarek