Biografia e filmografia

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 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).

Fotos

Filmes (54)

Todo Mundo Curte Bill Evans

Todo Mundo Curte Bill Evans

2026 · Mary

Pânico 7

Pânico 7

2026 · Debbie Salt

Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

2025 · Self

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

2025 · Self

Em Algum Lugar do Queens

Em Algum Lugar do Queens

2023 · Angela Russo

Barbecue

Barbecue

2020 · Lillie Anne

Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4

2019 · Andy's Mom (voice)

Lady Bird - A Hora de Voar

Lady Bird - A Hora de Voar

2017 · Marion McPherson

Starring Austin Pendleton

Starring Austin Pendleton

2016 · Self

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Long Day's Journey Into Night

2014 · Mary Tyrone

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective

2011 · Self

Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

2010 · Andy's Mom (voice)

Stop-Loss: A Lei da Guerra

Stop-Loss: A Lei da Guerra

2008 · Mrs. Colson

A História da Pixar

A História da Pixar

2007 · Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)

Ela é a Poderosa

Ela é a Poderosa

2007 · Paula Richards

A Família do Futuro

A Família do Futuro

2007 · Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)

Os Donos do Pedaço

Os Donos do Pedaço

2006 · Artie's Mom

Atrás das Grades

Atrás das Grades

2006 · Marianne Karn

As Loucuras de Dick & Jane

As Loucuras de Dick & Jane

2005 · Phyllis

Planeta do Tesouro

Planeta do Tesouro

2002 · Sarah (voice)

Toy Story 2 - Em Busca de Woody

Toy Story 2 - Em Busca de Woody

1999 · Andy's Mom (voice)

Noiva em Fuga

Noiva em Fuga

1999 · Betty Trout (uncredited)

A Fazenda dos Balões

A Fazenda dos Balões

1999 · Casey Johnson

Chicago Cab

Chicago Cab

1998 · Female Ad Exec

Politicamente Incorreto

Politicamente Incorreto

1998 · Mimi

The Long Island Incident

The Long Island Incident

1998 · Carolyn McCarthy

Garantia de Vida

Garantia de Vida

1998 · Halley Grimes

Pânico 2

Pânico 2

1997 · Debbie Salt

Reviravolta

Reviravolta

1997 · Bus Station Clerk

The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

The Story Behind 'Toy Story'

1996 · Self

Deus nos Acuda!

Deus nos Acuda!

1996 · Rebecca Frazen

Toy Story: Um Mundo de Aventuras

Toy Story: Um Mundo de Aventuras

1995 · Mrs. Davis (voice)

Despedida em Las Vegas

Despedida em Las Vegas

1995 · Landlady

The Secret Life of Houses

The Secret Life of Houses

1994 · Ann

Blink - Num Piscar de Olhos

Blink - Num Piscar de Olhos

1993 · Candice

Uma Mulher Perigosa

Uma Mulher Perigosa

1993 · Anita

Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

1993 · Emma

A Amante

A Amante

1992 · Rachel Landisman

JFK: A Pergunta Que Não Quer Calar

JFK: A Pergunta Que Não Quer Calar

1991 · Susie Cox

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991 · Self

Morando Com O Perigo

Morando Com O Perigo

1990 · Stephanie MacDonald

Justiça Cega

Justiça Cega

1990 · Amy Wallace

Uncle Buck

Uncle Buck

1989 · Marcie Dahlgren-Frost

Miles from Home

Miles from Home

1988 · Exotic Dancer

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

The Appointments of Dennis Jennings

1988 · Emma

Stars & Bars

Stars & Bars

1988 · Melissa

Candy Mountain

Candy Mountain

1988 · Alice

Making Mr. Right

Making Mr. Right

1987 · Sandy

Price Check

Price Check

1987

The Execution of Raymond Graham

The Execution of Raymond Graham

1985 · Carol Graham

Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985 · Leslie Glass

The Visitor

The Visitor

1982

A Wedding

A Wedding

1978 · Maid (uncredited)

Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary

Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary

· Self

Séries (43)

Erros Épicos

Erros Épicos

2026 · Linda Dardano

Monstro: A História de Ed Gein

Monstro: A História de Ed Gein

2025 · Augusta Gein

Elsbeth

Elsbeth

2024 · Regina Coburn

Carol e o Fim do Mundo

Carol e o Fim do Mundo

2023 · HR Lady (voice)

The Dropout: A História de uma Fraude

The Dropout: A História de uma Fraude

2022 · Phyllis Gardner

Força-Queer

Força-Queer

2021 · V (voice)

Medíocres

Medíocres

2021 · Weed

The Accidental Wolf

The Accidental Wolf

2020 · Cast

The Conners

The Conners

2018 · Jackie Harris

Horace and Pete

Horace and Pete

2016 · Sarah

Supergirl

Supergirl

2015 · Mary McGowan

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self - Guest

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

2014 · Self

The McCarthys

The McCarthys

2014 · Marjorie McCarthy

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories

2014 · Gabrielle

Playing House

Playing House

2014 · Dr. Leslie Rollins

Getting On

Getting On

2013 · Jenna James

Disputa pela Herança

Disputa pela Herança

2013 · Dr. Richland

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Easy Money

Easy Money

2008

Big Bang: A Teoria

Big Bang: A Teoria

2007 · Mary Cooper

Raines

Raines

2007

Anatomia de Grey

Anatomia de Grey

2005 · Beatrice Carver

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · Elizabeth Hadley (voice)

Donas de Casa Desesperadas

Donas de Casa Desesperadas

2004 · Carolyn Bigsby

Charlie Lawrence

Charlie Lawrence

2003 · Sarah Dolecek

Desaparecidos

Desaparecidos

2002 · Susan Hopkins

Monk: Um Detetive Diferente

Monk: Um Detetive Diferente

2002 · Cora Little

God, the Devil and Bob

God, the Devil and Bob

2000 · Donna Alman (voice)

Malcolm

Malcolm

2000 · Susan

The Norm Show

The Norm Show

1999 · Laurie Freeman

Dharma & Greg

Dharma & Greg

1997 · Spyder

O Rei do Pedaço

O Rei do Pedaço

1997 · Cissy Cobb (voice)

Uma Família de Outro Mundo

Uma Família de Outro Mundo

1996 · Jennifer Ravelli

Duckman

Duckman

1994 · Sophie (voice)

O Psiquiatra da Rádio

O Psiquiatra da Rádio

1993 · Nanny G

The Jackie Thomas Show

The Jackie Thomas Show

1992 · Jackie Harris

Roseanne

Roseanne

1988 · Jackie Harris

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988 · Self - Guest

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

1985 · Theresa

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Weekend Update Reporter, Self (uncredited)

Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Nominee

The Oscars

The Oscars

1953 · Self