Laura Elizabeth Metcalf was born on June 16, 1955, and 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.
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).
Laurie Metcalf Bio
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf was born on June 16, 1955, and is an American actress and comedian.
Laurie Metcalf Weight
Laurie Metcalf’s height is 1.69 m and weight is 57 kg.
Laurie Metcalf Movies
Her other film work includes Susan Seidelman’s Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), John Hughes’ comedy Uncle Buck (1989), and Oliver Stone’s JFK (1991). She is also known for voicing Mrs. Davis in the acclaimed Toy Story film series.
Laurie Metcalf TV Shows
She is also widely known for her television roles, including Jackie Harris on the long-running ABC sitcom series Roseanne (1988-1997; 2018) and Dr. Jenna James in HBO’s Getting On (2013-2015), in addition to her guest roles on shows such as 3rd Rock from the Sun, Monk, The Big Bang Theory and Louis C.K.’s tragicomedy series Horace and Pete (2016).
Laurie Metcalf Daughter
Laurie Metcalf’s daughters, Zoe Perry, and Mae Akins.
Laurie Metcalf Today
News of actress Laurie Metcalf’s death spread quickly earlier this week, causing concern among fans across the world. However, the April 2023 report has now been proven to be false.
Laurie Metcalf Nominations
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by American actress Laurie Metcalf throughout her career. She is known for her performances on the stage and screen.
Metcalf received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in Greta Gerwig’s coming-of-age film Lady Bird (2017).
She has received eleven Primetime Emmy Award nominations winning three consecutive awards for her performance in Roseanne.
She is also highly regarded for her work on the stage, including Broadway, receiving six Tony Award nominations, winning two for her performances in Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017), and the revival of Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women (2018). She is a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theater Company.
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