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Born · June 16, 1955 (69 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Carbondale, Illinois, USA
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress and comedian. Often described as a character actor, she is known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen. She has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including two Tony Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Metcalf began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and frequently works in Chicago theatre. She made her Broadway debut in the 1985 play My Thing of Love. She went on to receive six Tony Award nominations, winning Best Actress in a Play in 2017 for her performance in A Doll's House, Part 2 and Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2018 revival of Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. Her other Tony-nominated roles were for November (2008), The Other Place (2010), Misery (2016), and Hillary and Clinton (2019). She gained national attention for her performance as Jackie Harris on the sitcom Roseanne (1988–1997, 2018) and its spinoff The Conners (2018–present), for which she won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in Hacks (2022), and her other Emmy-nominated roles include 3rd Rock from the Sun (1999), Monk (2006), Desperate Housewives (2007), The Big Bang Theory (2016), Getting On (2013–2015), and Horace and Pete (2016). She also appeared on The Norm Show (1999–2001), Frasier, and The Dropout (2022). In film, Metcalf is best known for her performance as Marion McPherson in Greta Gerwig's comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017). She was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a BAFTA Award. From 1995, she has voiced Mrs. Davis, the mother of Andy, in the Toy Story franchise, and voiced Sarah Hawkins in the Disney animated Treasure Planet (2002). Other notable film credits include Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Uncle Buck (1989), JFK (1991), Dear God (1996), Georgia Rule (2007) and Scream 2 (1997).
Regina Coburn · (1 episode)
7.3
2024
HR Lady (voice) · (3 episodes)
7.5
2023
Angela Russo
6.2
2023
Phyllis Gardner · (4 episodes)
7.3
2022
Alice · (2 episodes)
7.5
2021
Lillie Anne
0.0
2020
Mary Tyrone
0.0
2014
Phyllis
6.2
2005
Mary
0.0
V (voice) · (10 episodes)
6.8
2021
Cast · (4 episodes)
0.0
2020
Andy's Mom (voice)
7.5
2019
Jackie Harris · (106 episodes)
6.9
2018
Marion McPherson
7.3
2017
Self
6.7
2016
Sarah · (10 episodes)
7.8
2016
Mary McGowan · (2 episodes)
7.3
2015
Self · (1 episode)
4.4
2014
Marjorie McCarthy · (15 episodes)
5.9
2014
Gabrielle · (1 episode)
7.4
2014
Dr. Leslie Rollins · (1 episode)
6.7
2014
Jenna James · (18 episodes)
6.5
2013
Self
7.7
2011
Andy's Mom (voice)
7.8
2010
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
5.0
2009
(8 episodes)
6.0
2008
Mrs. Colson
6.1
2008
Mary Cooper · (14 episodes)
7.9
2007
Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
7.5
2007
Paula Richards
6.0
2007
Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
6.9
2007
(1 episode)
7.5
2007
Artie's Mom
5.1
2006
Marianne Karn
6.2
2006
Beatrice Carver · (1 episode)
8.2
2005
Elizabeth Hadley (voice) · (3 episodes)
7.0
2005
Carolyn Bigsby · (16 episodes)
7.9
2004
Sarah Dolecek · (7 episodes)
7.0
2003
Sarah Hawkins (voice)
7.6
2002
Susan Hopkins · (1 episode)
7.3
2002
Cora Little · (1 episode)
7.9
2002
Donna Alman (voice) · (13 episodes)
7.6
2000
Susan · (1 episode)
8.5
2000
Andy's Mom (voice)
7.6
1999
Betty Trout
6.1
1999
Casey Johnson
5.8
1999
Laurie Freeman · (54 episodes)
6.8
1999
Female Ad Exec
5.3
1998
Mimi
6.3
1998
Carolyn McCarthy
6.0
1998
Halley Grimes
6.4
1998
Debbie Salt
6.5
1997
Bus Station Clerk
6.6
1997
Spyder · (1 episode)
6.4
1997
Cissy Cobb (voice) · (1 episode)
7.3
1997
Self
7.9
1996
Rebecca Frazen
5.5
1996
Jennifer Ravelli · (3 episodes)
7.5
1996
Mrs. Davis (voice)
8.0
1995
Landlady
7.3
1995
Ann
0.0
1994
Candice
6.2
1993
Nanny G · (1 episode)
7.7
1993
Anita
5.3
1993
Emma
4.0
1993
Jackie Harris · (1 episode)
0.0
1992
Rachel Landisman
5.4
1992
Susie Cox
7.6
1991
Self
4.5
1991
Stephanie MacDonald
6.2
1990
Amy Wallace
6.3
1990
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
6.8
1989
Jackie Harris · (231 episodes)
6.8
1988
Exotic Dancer
5.4
1988
Emma
6.5
1988
Melissa
4.4
1988
Alice
5.7
1988
Sandy
5.0
1987
Carol Graham
6.6
1985
Theresa · (1 episode)
7.1
1985
Leslie Glass
6.1
1985
0.0
1982
Maid (uncredited)
6.3
1978
Weekend Update Reporter · (1 episode)
6.9
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
6.9
1975
Self - Nominee · (1 episode)
5.0
1956
Self · (1 episode)
7.0
1953