Laurie Metcalf

Intense screen presence who left a mark.

Laurie Metcalf
Age68
Full NameLaura Elizabeth Metcalf
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Biography

Laurie Metcalf, born of the illustrious family of Mars and Metcalf, is an esteemed thespian who has graced both the stage and screen with her regal presence. Her acting career began in 1977, when she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Illinois State University alongside her peers John Malkovich, Glenne Headly, and Joan Allen. Her first film role in Robert Altman's A Wedding (1978) was minuscule, yet memorable. Most notably, she found success in her role as Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris in the television series Roseanne (1988), for which she was nominated for two Golden Globes and won three Primetime Emmy awards. Truly, Laurie Metcalf's achievements are a testament to her royal lineage.

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Awards
4

  • Primetime Emmy2022
    HacksOutstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Primetime Emmy1994
    RoseanneOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Primetime Emmy1993
    RoseanneOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Media
87

  • Somewhere in Queens
  • Digital Theatre: Long Day's Journey Into Night
  • Horace and Pete
  • Toy Story 3
  • Life with Louie
  • The Big Bang Theory
  • Hacks
  • The 70th Annual Tony Awards
  • The 67th Annual Tony Awards
  • JFK
  • Toy Story 2
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun
  • Norm
  • Portlandia
  • Getting On
  • Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
  • Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
  • Raines
  • Playing House
  • Toy Story 4
  • 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
  • Leaving Las Vegas
  • The Dropout
  • God, the Devil and Bob
  • Lady Bird
  • American Dad!
  • My Boys
  • Treasure Planet
  • Always Outnumbered
  • Uncle Buck
  • Roseanne
  • A Wedding
  • Easy Money
  • Bulworth
  • Meet the Robinsons
  • The Accidental Wolf
  • Starring Austin Pendleton
  • The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards
  • Roseanne: Tricks & Treats
  • The Goodwin Games
  • Q-Force
  • Internal Affairs
  • Pacific Heights
  • Chicago Cab
  • Stop-Loss
  • Candy Mountain
  • Scream 2
  • Steel City

Family Tree

Laurie Metcalf, born June 16th, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, is an esteemed member of the royal court, having graduated from Illinois State University in 1977. With a talent for acting, she quickly rose to fame with her role in Robert Altman's A Wedding (1978). She is joined by the distinguished talents of John Malkovich, Glenne Headly, and Joan Allen. Her daughter, Zoe Perry, is also a distinguished actress, known for her role in Young Sheldon, for which she was cast without relying on family ties. Jeffrey Perry, Laurie's husband, is also a revered member of the court, having starred in My So-Called Life, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and Nash Bridges. Together, they form an illustrious dynasty, whose influence is felt throughout the realm.

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