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Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Wiki Biography
- “Laura Elizabeth Metcalf was born in Carbondale, Illinois, USA, on June 16, 1955.
- She is probably an actress best known for appearing in various popular TV series such as “The Theory of the Big Bang,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “Roseanne.
- In her career, she’s also been in several movies, winning different awards for her achievements.
- All of her efforts have led to putting her net worth where it is now.
- Sources report a net value of $8 million as of mid-2016, largely earned through her prosperous career as an actress.
- She enjoyed prestige, appearing in a number of roles on stage, film, and television.
- She has worked in the sector since the 1970s, and her wealth is expected to increase further as her career continues.
- At Illinois State University, Metcalf studied, first majoring in German, switching to anthropology before going to the theater.
- Until graduating in 1977, she worked as a secretary while in college, while meeting a lot of theatre students who would become big names, such as John Malkovich.
- “She began her theatre career at Steppenwolf, working in “Balm in Gilead” productions, for which she won an Obie award for her performance, and then appeared in “November” and “Speech Lessons.
- With “Broadway Bound”, “Detroit” and “A Long Day’s Journey into Night,” this theatre career continued to the present time.
- She was seen with Jeff Goldblum in “Domesticated” in a couple of her most recent theatre productions, and opposite Bruce Willis in “Misery”.
- Throughout the years, she has won many Tony Award nominations.
- She was seen in several film roles while her theater career was continuing, starring in “A Dangerous Woman”, “Runaway Bride”, “Fun with Dick and Jane” and “Scream 2.”
- She has also done voice work, and in “Treasure Planet”, the “Toy Story” series, and “Meet the Robinsons” her voice can be heard.
- She has featured in different TV series and shows, such as “Saturday Night Live,” along with these films.
- One of her most notable roles was in the “Roseann” series, for which she received three consecutive Emmy Awards; from 1988 to 1997, the show would run and every season she appeared.
- IMDB Wikipedia “Balm in Gilead” “Voice Lessons” $8 Million 1955 1955-6-16 3rd Rock from the Sun (1998) 5 ’61⁄2″ (1.69 m) Actress Alien invasion Bill Pullman Carbondale Cate Blanchett Chris Hemsworth Earth Edwardsville High School Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) Gemini Golden Globe Award Illinois Illinois State University Independence Day (film) Jeff Goldblum Jeff Perry (1983- 1992) June 16 (2005) Gemini Golden Globe Award Illinois Illinois Illinois State University Independence Day (film)”
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Quick Info
Full Name | Laurie Metcalf |
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Date Of Birth | June 16, 1955 |
Place Of Birth | Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. |
Height | 5′ 6½” (1.69 m) |
Profession | Actress |
Education | Illinois State University, Edwardsville High School |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Jeff Perry (1983- 1992), Matt Roth (1993-2014) |
Children | Zoe Perry, Will Theron Roth, Mae Akins Roth, Donovan Roth |
Parents | James Metcalf, Libby Metcalf |
Siblings | James Metcalf, Linda Metcalf |
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IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582418 |
Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Comedy Series (1992-1994), Ovation Awards (2011), Theatre World Award, Obie Awards |
Nominations | Tony Awards, Golden Globe Award, Satellite Award, Screen Actors Guild Award |
Movies | Monk (2006), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1998), Runaway Bride (1999),Fun with Dick and Jane (2005), Scream 2, Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 3 (2010), |
TV Shows | Desperate Housewives (2006), Roseanne (1988-1997), The Big Bang Theory, Getting On (2013-2015), “Balm in Gilead”, “November”, “Voice Lessons” |
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Quotes
- I’m hideously shy as myself, but on stage I can run around naked and bite the heads off fish.
- I dont know if ISU helped me become what I am, but I know that if I hadnt gone there, I wouldnt be what I am today.
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Important Facts
- She is of English, German, Scottish, and Irish descent.
- Son, Donovan Roth, (born 2000) was their foster child in 2006 and later legally adopted.
- Appearing in David Mamet’s play, “November”, at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York City. [January 2008]
- Is a staunch liberal Democrat who has supported the presidencies of Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.
- Is an active member of UNICEF.
- Gave birth to her 1st child, a daughter Zoe Michelle Perry Metcalf (aka Zoe Perry), in 1984. Child’s father is her 1st husband, Jeff Perry.
- Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 38, a son Will Theron Roth on November 20, 1993. Child’s father is her 2nd husband, Matt Roth.
- Becomes a mother for the 3rd time at age 50, when her daughter, Mae Akins Roth, was born on July 3, 2005 via surrogate. Child’s father is her 2nd husband, Matt Roth.
- Filed for divorce from her 2nd husband Matt Roth after 6 years of marriage and 2 years and 10 months of separation. They had been a couple since 1993. [September 2011]
- She was nominated for a 1999 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was nominated for a 1994 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play for “Libra” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1992 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for “My Thing of Love” at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for “Educating Rita” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1986 Joseph Jefferson Award for Cameo Performance for “You Can’t Take It With You” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1985 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for “Coyote Ugly” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was nominated for a 1983 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play for “And a Nightingale Sang” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1981 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for “Balm in Gilead” at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was nominated for a 1980 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role for her performance in “Getting Out” at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- She was awarded the 1979 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Play for her performance in “The Glass Menagerie” at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- Teaches Scene Study at Steppenwolf Theater School West in Los Angeles, California.
- Awarded the 1984 Theatre World Award and an Obie Award for her performance in “Balm in Gilead.”.
- Nominated for the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in David Mamet’s “November”.
- She grew up in the town of Edwardsville, Illinois.
- At one time typed 90 words per minute.
- Graduate of Edwardsville High School.
- Received her BA in Theatre from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois in 1976.
- Metcalf is a founding ensemble member of the famous Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Her ex-husband, Jeff Perry, was one of the three founders of the troupe.
- Best known for her role as Jackie Harris on Roseanne (1988).
- Great-great-niece of screenwriter, poet, and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Zoe Akins (Zoe was the sister of Laurie’s maternal great-grandfather, James Duff Akins).
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Toy Story 4 | 2019 | pre-production | Mrs. Davis (voice) | Actress |
Lady Bird | 2017 | post-production | Actress | |
The Accidental Wolf | 2017 | TV Series | Ram | Actress |
The Big Bang Theory | 2007-2017 | TV Series | Mary Cooper | Actress |
Horace and Pete | 2016 | TV Mini-Series | Sarah | Actress |
Getting On | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Dr. Jenna James | Actress |
The McCarthys | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Marjorie McCarthy | Actress |
Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories | 2014 | TV Series | Gabrielle | Actress |
The Goodwin Games | 2013 | TV Series | Dr. Richland | Actress |
Strange Brew | 2010 | TV Movie | Actress | |
Toy Story 3 | 2010 | Andy’s Mom (voice) | Actress | |
The Farm | 2009 | TV Movie | Warden Margaret Elder | Actress |
Easy Money | 2008-2009 | TV Series | Bobette Buffkin | Actress |
Stop-Loss | 2008 | Mrs. Colson | Actress | |
Georgia Rule | 2007 | Paula | Actress | |
Raines | 2007 | TV Series | Alice Brody | Actress |
Meet the Robinsons | 2007 | Lucille Krunklehorn (voice) | Actress | |
The Virgin of Akron, Ohio | 2007 | TV Series | Lydia | Actress |
My Boys | 2006 | TV Series | Aunt Phyllis | Actress |
Desperate Housewives | 2006 | TV Series | Carolyn Bigsby | Actress |
Beer League | 2006 | Artie’s Mom | Actress | |
Grey’s Anatomy | 2006 | TV Series | Beatrice Carver | Actress |
Monk | 2006 | TV Series | Cora Little | Actress |
Steel City | 2006 | Marianne Karn | Actress | |
Fun with Dick and Jane | 2005 | Jane’s Boss Phyllis (uncredited) | Actress | |
Without a Trace | 2005 | TV Series | Susan Hopkins | Actress |
Absolutely Fabulous | 2004 | TV Series | Crystalline | Actress |
Frasier | 2004 | TV Series | Nanny G | Actress |
Malcolm in the Middle | 2004 | TV Series | Susan | Actress |
Charlie Lawrence | 2003 | TV Series | Sarah Dolecek | Actress |
Phil at the Gate | 2003 | TV Movie | Teddy Duffy | Actress |
Treasure Planet | 2002 | Sarah Hawkins (voice) | Actress | |
Two Families | 2002 | TV Movie | Actress | |
God, the Devil and Bob | 2000-2001 | TV Series | Donna Allman | Actress |
Norm | 1999-2001 | TV Series | Laurie Freeman | Actress |
Timecode | 2000 | Dava Adair – Take 1 (scenes deleted) | Actress | |
Toy Story 2 | 1999 | Andy’s Mom (voice) | Actress | |
Runaway Bride | 1999 | Betty Trout (uncredited) | Actress | |
Balloon Farm | 1999 | TV Movie | Casey Johnson | Actress |
3rd Rock from the Sun | 1998 | TV Series | Jennifer / Jennifer Ravelli | Actress |
Bulworth | 1998 | Mimi | Actress | |
The Long Island Incident | 1998 | TV Movie | Carolyn McCarthy | Actress |
Always Outnumbered | 1998 | TV Movie | Halley Grimes | Actress |
Dharma & Greg | 1997 | TV Series | Spyder | Actress |
Scream 2 | 1997 | Debbie Salt | Actress | |
Life with Louie | 1997 | TV Series | Miss Kinney | Actress |
Chicago Cab | 1997 | Female Ad Exec | Actress | |
The Eddie Files | 1997 | TV Series | Special Agent Hicks | Actress |
U Turn | 1997 | Bus Station Clerk | Actress | |
Roseanne | 1988-1997 | TV Series | Jackie Harris Gilligan Marsha Clark |
Actress |
King of the Hill | 1997 | TV Series | Cissy Cobb | Actress |
Dear God | 1996 | Rebecca Frazen | Actress | |
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Actress | |
Toy Story | 1995 | Mrs. Davis (voice) | Actress | |
Leaving Las Vegas | 1995 | Landlady | Actress | |
The Secret Life of Houses | 1994 | Ann | Actress | |
Blink | 1993 | Candice | Actress | |
A Dangerous Woman | 1993 | Anita | Actress | |
The Jackie Thomas Show | 1992 | TV Series | Jackie Harris | Actress |
Mistress | 1992 | Rachel Landisman | Actress | |
JFK | 1991 | Susie Cox | Actress | |
Pacific Heights | 1990 | Stephanie MacDonald | Actress | |
Internal Affairs | 1990 | Amy Wallace | Actress | |
Uncle Buck | 1989 | Marcie Dahlgren-Frost | Actress | |
Miles from Home | 1988 | Exotic Dancer | Actress | |
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings | 1988 | Short | Emma | Actress |
Stars and Bars | 1988 | Melissa | Actress | |
Making Mr. Right | 1987 | Sandy | Actress | |
Candy Mountain | 1987 | Alice | Actress | |
The Equalizer | 1986 | TV Series | Theresa | Actress |
The Execution of Raymond Graham | 1985 | TV Movie | Carol Graham | Actress |
Desperately Seeking Susan | 1985 | Leslie Glass | Actress | |
Saturday Night Live | 1981 | TV Series | Weekend Update Reporter | Actress |
A Wedding | 1978 | Maid (uncredited) | Actress | |
The Big Bang Theory | 2011 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Working in the Theatre | 2015 | TV Series documentary herself; archival footage – 1 episode | Miscellaneous | |
Frankie and Johnny | 1991 | special thanks | Thanks | |
The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
2016 Creative Arts Emmys | 2016 | TV Movie | Herself – Nominated: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series / Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series / Co-Presenter: Outstanding Hairstyling for a Limited Series or a Movie / … | Self |
The 70th Annual Tony Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee | Self |
Starring Austin Pendleton | 2016 | Documentary short | Herself | Self |
Good Morning America | 1989-2015 | TV Series | Herself / Herself – Guest | Self |
Teens Wanna Know | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
Entertainment Tonight | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – The McCarthys | Self |
The Talk | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The Queen Latifah Show | 2014 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The 67th Annual Tony Awards | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Herself – Nominee: Best Leading Actress in a Play | Self |
Still Screaming: Bonus Features | 2013 | Video documentary | Herself | Self |
America in Primetime | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Herself / Jackie Harris, Roseanne | Self |
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective | 2011 | Documentary | Herself | Self |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The 62nd Annual Tony Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play | Self |
Working in the Theatre | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself | Self |
The Story Behind ‘Toy Story’ | 2000 | Video documentary short | Herself (uncredited) | Self |
Steppenwolf Theatre Company: 25 Years on the Edge | 2000 | Documentary | Herself | Self |
The Roseanne Show | 1998 | TV Series | Herself – Guest | Self |
The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Chicago on Stage | 1995 | TV Movie | Herself | Self |
The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself – Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1995 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1995 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Herself – Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Self |
The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself – Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Self |
The 7th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV | Self |
Family Feud | 1993 | TV Series | Herself – Contestant | Self |
The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Herself – Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Self |
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 2 | 1992 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth | 1991 | TV Special documentary | Herself | Self |
The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards | 1990 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Herself | Self |
Saturday Night Live | 1988 | TV Series | Herself | Self |
Extra | 2015 | TV Series | Herself | Archive Footage |
Pioneers of Television | 2014 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Jackie Harris – Roseanne | Archive Footage |
Desperate Housewives Special: Secrets and Lies | 2007 | TV Movie | Carolyn Bigsby | Archive Footage |
TV’s Greatest Sidekicks | 2004 | TV Special | Archive Footage | |
Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top | 2003 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Archive Footage | |
Inside the Actors Studio | 2001 | TV Series | Herself | Archive Footage |
Two Mikes Don’t Make a Wright | 1993 | Documentary segment “The Appointments of Dennis Jennings” | Archive Footage |
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2007 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Guest Actress | Desperate Housewives (2004) | Won |
2006 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Monk (2002) | Won |
1994 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Won |
1993 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Won |
1992 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Won |
2007 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Guest Actress | Desperate Housewives (2004) | Nominated |
2006 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Monk (2002) | Nominated |
1994 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Nominated |
1993 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Nominated |
1992 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Roseanne (1988) | Nominated |