Laurie Metcalf
Biography
Laurie Metcalf is an American actress and comedian. Born on June 16, 1955, in Carbondale, Illinois, USA, she is known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen. She began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and frequently works in Chicago theatre, making her Broadway debut in the 1985 play My Thing of Love. Metcalf has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Tony Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. She has appeared in numerous stage and screen productions, with over 95 credits to her name. Metcalf is a character actor with a career spanning over four decades.
Career overview
Laurie Metcalf is an American actress and comedian. She began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and frequently works in Chicago theatre. Her Broadway debut was in the 1985 play My Thing of Love. Metcalf has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including six Tony Award nominations and a win for Best Actress in a Play in 2017.
Metcalf's career spans over four decades, with a wide range of roles across the stage and screen. She has appeared in numerous productions, with a total of 95 known credits. Her versatility as an actress has earned her recognition in the industry.
Laurie Metcalf is known for her complex and nuanced performances, which have been showcased in various mediums. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards and nominations, including Primetime Emmy Awards, which she has won four times.
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- Scream 7 (2026) as Debbie Salt
- Big Mistakes (2026) as Linda Dardano
- Everybody Digs Bill Evans (2026) as Mary
- Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025) as Augusta Gein
- Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône (2025) as Self
- Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025) as Self
- Elsbeth (2024) as Regina Coburn
- Carol & the End of the World (2023) as HR Lady (voice)
- Somewhere in Queens (2023) as Angela Russo
- The Dropout (2022) as Phyllis Gardner
- Hacks (2021) as Weed
- Q-Force (2021) as V (voice)
- The Accidental Wolf (2020) as Cast
- Barbecue (2020) as Lillie Anne
- Toy Story 4 (2019) as Andy's Mom (voice)
- The Conners (2018) as Jackie Harris
- Lady Bird (2017) as Marion McPherson
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Sarah
- Starring Austin Pendleton (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Supergirl (2015) as Mary McGowan
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (2014) as Gabrielle
- Playing House (2014) as Dr. Leslie Rollins
- The McCarthys (2014) as Marjorie McCarthy
- Long Day's Journey Into Night (2014) as Mary Tyrone
- Getting On (2013) as Jenna James
- Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective (2011) as Self
- Toy Story 3 (2010) as Andy's Mom (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Stop-Loss (2008) as Mrs. Colson
- Easy Money (2008)
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Mary Cooper
- Meet the Robinsons (2007) as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
- Raines (2007)
- Georgia Rule (2007) as Paula Richards
- The Pixar Story (2007) as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
- Beer League (2006) as Artie's Mom
- Steel City (2006) as Marianne Karn
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Beatrice Carver
- American Dad! (2005) as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) as Phyllis
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Carolyn Bigsby
- Charlie Lawrence (2003) as Sarah Dolecek
- Monk (2002) as Cora Little
- Without a Trace (2002) as Susan Hopkins
- Treasure Planet (2002) as Sarah (voice)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Susan
- God, the Devil and Bob (2000) as Donna Alman (voice)
- Toy Story 2 (1999) as Andy's Mom (voice)
- The Norm Show (1999) as Laurie Freeman
- Runaway Bride (1999) as Betty Trout
- Balloon Farm (1999) as Casey Johnson
- Bulworth (1998) as Mimi
- Always Outnumbered (1998) as Halley Grimes
- Chicago Cab (1998) as Female Ad Exec
- The Long Island Incident (1998) as Carolyn McCarthy
- King of the Hill (1997) as Cissy Cobb (voice)
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Spyder
- Scream 2 (1997) as Debbie Salt
- U Turn (1997) as Bus Station Clerk
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Jennifer Ravelli
- Dear God (1996) as Rebecca Frazen
- The Story Behind 'Toy Story' (1996) as Self
- Toy Story (1995) as Mrs. Davis (voice)
- Leaving Las Vegas (1995) as Landlady
- Duckman (1994) as Sophie (voice)
- The Secret Life of Houses (1994) as Ann
- Frasier (1993) as Nanny G
- A Dangerous Woman (1993) as Anita
- Blink (1993) as Candice
- Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) as Emma
- The Jackie Thomas Show (1992) as Jackie Harris
- Mistress (1992) as Rachel Landisman
- JFK (1991) as Susie Cox
- Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth (1991) as Self
- Pacific Heights (1990) as Stephanie MacDonald
- Internal Affairs (1990) as Amy Wallace
- Uncle Buck (1989) as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
- Roseanne (1988) as Jackie Harris
- Stars & Bars (1988) as Melissa
- Miles from Home (1988) as Exotic Dancer
- Candy Mountain (1988) as Alice
- The Appointments of Dennis Jennings (1988) as Emma
- Making Mr. Right (1987) as Sandy
- Price Check (1987)
- The Equalizer (1985) as Theresa
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) as Leslie Glass
- The Execution of Raymond Graham (1985) as Carol Graham
- The Visitor (1982)
- A Wedding (1978) as Maid (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Weekend Update Reporter
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary as Self