Laurie Metcalf
Known for Acting · 95 credits
- Born
- 1955-06-16 (age 70)
- Place of birth
- Carbondale, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Laura Elizabeth Metcalf · Laura Metcalf · Lauren Elizabeth Metcalf
Biography
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).
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Beatrice Carver
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
American Dad!
2005
as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Carolyn Bigsby
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Weekend Update Reporter / Self (uncredited)
TV Shows (41)
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Beatrice Carver
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
American Dad!
2005
as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Carolyn Bigsby
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Weekend Update Reporter / Self (uncredited)
Monk
2002
as Cora Little
Frasier
1993
as Nanny G
King of the Hill
1997
as Cissy Cobb (voice)
Without a Trace
2002
as Susan Hopkins
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Susan
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Mary Cooper
Hacks
2021
as Weed
Supergirl
2015
as Mary McGowan
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
as Jennifer Ravelli
The Equalizer
1985
as Theresa
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee
Elsbeth
2024
as Regina Coburn
Duckman
1994
as Sophie (voice)
The Conners
2018
as Jackie Harris
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
as Augusta Gein
Dharma & Greg
1997
as Spyder
The Dropout
2022
as Phyllis Gardner
Carol & the End of the World
2023
as HR Lady (voice)
Big Mistakes
2026
as Linda
The Jackie Thomas Show
1992
as Jackie Harris
Getting On
2013
as Jenna James
The Norm Show
1999
as Laurie Freeman
Playing House
2014
as Dr. Leslie Rollins
Roseanne
1988
as Jackie Harris
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Gabrielle
Raines
2007
Horace and Pete
2016
as Sarah
Q-Force
2021
as V (voice)
God, the Devil and Bob
2000
as Donna Alman (voice)
The Accidental Wolf
2020
as Cast
The McCarthys
2014
as Marjorie McCarthy
Charlie Lawrence
2003
as Sarah Dolecek
Easy Money
2008
Movies (54)
Scream 7
2026
as Debbie Salt
Toy Story
1995
as Mrs. Davis (voice)
Toy Story 2
1999
as Andy's Mom (voice)
Toy Story 3
2010
as Andy's Mom (voice)
Toy Story 4
2019
as Andy's Mom (voice)
Scream 2
1997
as Debbie Salt
Treasure Planet
2002
as Sarah (voice)
Lady Bird
2017
as Marion McPherson
Meet the Robinsons
2007
as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
as Landlady
JFK
1991
as Susie Cox
Uncle Buck
1989
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Runaway Bride
1999
as Betty Trout
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Phyllis
U Turn
1997
as Bus Station Clerk
Internal Affairs
1990
as Amy Wallace
Pacific Heights
1990
as Stephanie MacDonald
A Wedding
1978
as Maid (uncredited)
Stop-Loss
2008
as Mrs. Colson
The Pixar Story
2007
as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Leslie Glass
Georgia Rule
2007
as Paula Richards
Chicago Cab
1998
as Female Ad Exec
Bulworth
1998
as Mimi
Stars & Bars
1988
as Melissa
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
2011
as Self
Somewhere in Queens
2023
as Angela Russo
Mistress
1992
as Rachel Landisman
Blink
1993
as Candice
Miles from Home
1988
as Exotic Dancer
A Dangerous Woman
1993
as Anita
Dear God
1996
as Rebecca Frazen
Everybody Digs Bill Evans
2026
as Mary
Beer League
2006
as Artie's Mom
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
1996
as Self
The Execution of Raymond Graham
1985
as Carol Graham
Candy Mountain
1988
as Alice
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
1991
as Self
Starring Austin Pendleton
2016
as Self
Barbecue
2020
as Lillie Anne
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988
as Emma
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
2025
as Self
Making Mr. Right
1987
as Sandy
Always Outnumbered
1998
as Halley Grimes
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône
2025
as Self
Steel City
2006
as Marianne Karn
Balloon Farm
1999
as Casey Johnson
The Long Island Incident
1998
as Carolyn McCarthy
Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright
1993
as Emma
The Secret Life of Houses
1994
as Ann
Long Day's Journey Into Night
2014
as Mary Tyrone
The Visitor
1982
Price Check
1987
Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary
as Self
About Laurie Metcalf
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 h… With 95 credits spanning from 1953 to 2026, Laurie Metcalf has appeared in 54 films and 41 TV shows.
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Most Popular Laurie Metcalf Movies
- Scream 7 (2026) — as Debbie Salt
- Toy Story (1995) — as Mrs. Davis (voice)
- Toy Story 2 (1999) — as Andy's Mom (voice)
- Toy Story 3 (2010) — as Andy's Mom (voice)
- Toy Story 4 (2019) — as Andy's Mom (voice)
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