Laurie Metcalf — Biography
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf stands as a distinguished American actress, renowned for her capacity to inhabit a wide array of characters with depth and nuance across both theatrical and cinematic landscapes. Her extensive career, now spanning over four decades, has been marked by numerous honors, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
Metcalf's artistic journey began with the influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and she maintains a strong connection to Chicago's vibrant theater scene. Her transition to Broadway commenced with the 1985 play My Thing of Love. Over the years, she garnered six Tony Award nominations, ultimately securing the Best Actress in a Play award in 2017 for her compelling portrayal in A Doll's House, Part 2. The following year, she was recognized with the Best Featured Actress in a Play award for her work in the 2018 revival of Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. Previous Tony nominations include roles in November (2008), The Other Place (2010), Misery (2016), and Hillary and Clinton (2019).
She achieved widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jackie Harris in the enduring sitcom Roseanne, appearing in its original run (1988–1997) and its subsequent revival (2018), as well as its spinoff, The Conners (2018–present). For her work on Roseanne, she earned three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Further solidifying her television achievements, Metcalf received a Primetime Emmy Award for a guest appearance on Hacks in 2022. Her other Emmy-nominated television roles encompass appearances on 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). Her television credits also extend to The Norm Show (1999–2001), Frasier, and The Dropout (2022).
In film, Metcalf is particularly celebrated for her role as Marion McPherson in Greta Gerwig's acclaimed comedy-drama Lady Bird (2017), a performance that garnered her nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a BAFTA Award. Since 1995, she has lent her voice to Mrs. Davis, the mother of Andy, in the beloved Toy Story film series, and also voiced Sarah Hawkins in Disney's animated Treasure Planet (2002). Her cinematic contributions also include roles in Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Uncle Buck (1989), JFK (1991), Dear God
Metcalf's artistic journey began with the influential Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and she maintains a strong connection to Chicago's vibrant theater scene. Her transition to Broadway commenced with the 1985 play My Thing of Love. Over the years, she garnered six Tony Award nominations, ultimately securing the Best Actress in a Play award in 2017 for her compelling portrayal in A Doll's House, Part 2. The following year, she was recognized with the Best Featured Actress in a Play award for her work in the 2018 revival of Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. Previous Tony nominations include roles in November (2008), The Other Place (2010), Misery (2016), and Hillary and Clinton (2019).
She achieved widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jackie Harris in the enduring sitcom Roseanne, appearing in its original run (1988–1997) and its subsequent revival (2018), as well as its spinoff, The Conners (2018–present). For her work on Roseanne, she earned three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Further solidifying her television achievements, Metcalf received a Primetime Emmy Award for a guest appearance on Hacks in 2022. Her other Emmy-nominated television roles encompass appearances on 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). Her television credits also extend to The Norm Show (1999–2001), Frasier, and The Dropout (2022).
In film, Metcalf is particularly celebrated for her role as Marion McPherson in Greta Gerwig's acclaimed comedy-drama Lady Bird (2017), a performance that garnered her nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a BAFTA Award. Since 1995, she has lent her voice to Mrs. Davis, the mother of Andy, in the beloved Toy Story film series, and also voiced Sarah Hawkins in Disney's animated Treasure Planet (2002). Her cinematic contributions also include roles in Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Uncle Buck (1989), JFK (1991), Dear God
