Laurie Metcalf
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16 giugno 1955 (70 anni)
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).
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).
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| 2026 | Big Mistakes · as Linda |
| 2026 | Scream 7 · as Debbie Salt |
| 2026 | Everybody Digs Bill Evans · as Mary |
| 2025 | Monster: The Ed Gein Story · as Augusta Gein |
| 2024 | Elsbeth · as Regina Coburn |
| 2023 | Carol & the End of the World · as Hr Lady (voice) |
| 2022 | Monster (2022) · as Augusta Gein |
| 2022 | Somewhere in Queens · as Angela Russo |
| 2022 | The Dropout · as Phyllis Gardner |
| 2021 | Chicago Party Aunt · as Cast |
| 2021 | Q-Force · as V (voice) |
| 2021 | History of the Sitcom · as Actress |
| 2021 | Hacks (2021) · as Alice |
| 2019 | Toy Story 4 · as Andy's Mom (voice) |
| 2018 | The Accidental Wolf · as Cast |
| 2018 | The Conners · as Jackie HarrisSu Plex |
| 2017 | Lady Bird · as Marion Mcpherson |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete · as Sarah |
| 2015 | Supergirl · as Mary Mcgowan |
| 2014 | The McCarthys · as Marjorie Mccarthy |
| 2014 | Playing House (2014) · as Dr. Leslie Rollins |
| 2013 | Getting On (US) · as Jenna James |
| 2013 | Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories · as Gabrielle |
| 2013 | The Goodwin Games · as Dr. Richland |
| 2011 | America in Primetime · as Jackie Harris |
| 2011 | Roseanne: Tricks & Treats · as Jackie Harris |
| 2011 | Portlandia · as Jill |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 · as Andy's Mom (voice) |
| 2010 | Strange Brew · as Cast |
| 2009 | The Farm · as Warden Margaret Elder |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Stop-Loss · as Mrs. Colson |
| 2007 | The Big Bang Theory · as Mary Cooper |
| 2007 | Desperate Housewives Special: Secrets and Lies · as Carolyn Bigsby |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story · as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive Footage) |
| 2007 | Georgia Rule · as Paula Richards |
| 2007 | Meet the Robinsons · as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice) |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | My Boys · as Aunt Phyllis |
| 2006 | Beer League · as Artie's Mom |
| 2006 | Steel City · as Marianne Karn |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane · as Phyllis |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy · as Beatrice Carver |
| 2005 | American Dad! · as Elizabeth Hadley (voice) |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives · as Carolyn Bigsby |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet · as Sarah (voice) |
| 2002 | Without a Trace · as Susan Hopkins |
| 2002 | Monk · as Cora Little |
| 2000 | Timecode · as Dava Adair - Take 1 |
| 2000 | God, The Devil and Bob · as Donna Alman (voice) |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle · as Susan |
| 1999 | Toy Story 2 · as Andy's Mom (voice) |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride · as Betty Trout |
| 1999 | Balloon Farm · as Casey Johnson |
| 1999 | The Norm Show · as Laurie Freeman |
| 1998 | Bulworth · as Mimi |
| 1998 | The Long Island Incident · as Carolyn Mccarthy |
| 1998 | Always Outnumbered · as Halley Grimes |
| 1997 | Scream 2 · as Debbie Salt |
| 1997 | U Turn · as Bus Station Clerk |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg · as Spyder |
| 1997 | King of the Hill · as Cissy Cobb (voice) |
| 1997 | Chicago Cab · as Female Ad ExecSu Plex |
| 1996 | Dear God · as Rebecca Frazen |
| 1996 | 3rd Rock from the Sun · as Jennifer Ravelli |
| 1995 | Leaving Las Vegas · as Landlady |
| 1995 | Toy Story · as Mrs. Davis (voice) |
| 1994 | Life with Louie · as Miss Kinney |
| 1994 | Blink · as Candice |
| 1994 | Duckman · as Sophie (voice) |
| 1993 | A Dangerous Woman · as Anita |
| 1993 | Frasier · as Nanny G |
| 1993 | Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright · as Emma |
| 1992 | The Jackie Thomas Show · as Jackie Harris |
| 1992 | Absolutely Fabulous · as Crystalline |
| 1992 | Mistress · as Rachel Landisman |
| 1991 | JFK · as Susie Cox |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights · as Stephanie Macdonald |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs · as Amy Wallace |
| 1989 | Uncle Buck · as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost |
| 1988 | Roseanne · as Jackie Harris |
| 1988 | Miles from Home · as Exotic Dancer |
| 1988 | The Appointments of Dennis Jennings · as Emma |
| 1988 | Stars and Bars · as Melissa |
| 1987 | Candy Mountain · as Alice |
| 1987 | Making Mr. Right · as Sandy |
| 1985 | The Execution of Raymond Graham · as Carol Graham |
| 1985 | The Equalizer · as Theresa |
| 1985 | Desperately Seeking Susan · as Leslie Glass |
| 1978 | A Wedding · as Maid (uncredited) |