---
name: "Laurie Metcalf"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/laurie-metcalf"
fi1m_id: "laurie-metcalf"
imdb_id: "nm0582418"
tmdb_id: 12133
wikidata_id: "Q236711"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "16 June 1955"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 14
average_fi1m_score: 77
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 13
updated: "2026-10-13T21:28:20.757207+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Laurie Metcalf

## Identity

Laurie Metcalf

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/laurie-metcalf
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** laurie-metcalf
- **IMDb ID:** nm0582418
- **TMDB ID:** 12133
- **Wikidata ID:** Q236711
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Metcalf, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236711, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582418/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12133

Actor. Born 16 June 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 16 June 1955, Carbondale, Illinois, USA
- **Active:** 1988–present
- **Also known as:** Laura Elizabeth Metcalf, Laura Metcalf , Lauren Elizabeth Metcalf
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 14: 13 acting, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Joss Whedon](https://film.one/person/joss-whedon.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 3 Emmys (3 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 77, as actor, over 13 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 84 (1), 1990s 80 (7), 2000s 59 (2), 2010s 84 (3), 2020s 48 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 74 across 12 titles
- **Score spread:** 8 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 8 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 9, Animation 5, Family 5, Drama 3, Adventure 2, Crime 2
- **Screen time:** 18 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,523m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Metcalf, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236711, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582418/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12133

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Toy Story*](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md) (92), [*Toy Story 2*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md) (89), [*King of the Hill*](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md) (82)
- **Apple TV:** [*Lady Bird*](https://film.one/film/lady-bird.md) (86)
- **Peacock:** [*Roseanne*](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md) (84)
- **Hulu:** [*Scream 2*](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md) (74)
- **HBO Max:** [*The Big Bang Theory*](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md) (68)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Laurie Metcalf is an American actress. She began her career as an original ensemble member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago and has continued to work frequently in Chicago theatre.

Metcalf played Susie Cox in the film *JFK* (1991) and voiced Mrs. Davis in *Toy Story* (1995). She is also known for her role as Jackie Harris in the television series *Roseanne* (1988–1997, 2018) and its spinoff *The Conners*, as well as voice roles in the *Toy Story* sequels. On stage, she has received three Tony Awards.

She was born on 16 June 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, steppenwolf.org.*

## On Fi1m (14)

### Performed in (13) — the average rests on these

- *Scream 7* (2026), Fi1m 48, as Debbie Salt — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-7.md)
- *Toy Story 4* (2019), Fi1m 78, as Andy's Mom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4.md)
- *Lady Bird* (2017), Fi1m 86, as Marion McPherson — [page](https://film.one/film/lady-bird.md)
- *Toy Story 3* (2010), Fi1m 87, as Andy's Mom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-3.md)
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), Fi1m 68, as Mary Cooper — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *Fun with Dick and Jane* (2005), Fi1m 50, as Phyllis — [page](https://film.one/film/fun-with-dick-and-jane.md)
- *Toy Story 2* (1999), Fi1m 89, as Andy's Mom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md)
- *King of the Hill* (1997), Fi1m 82, as Cissy Cobb (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Scream 2* (1997), Fi1m 74, as Debbie Salt — [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *Leaving Las Vegas* (1995), Fi1m 82, as Landlady — [page](https://film.one/film/leaving-las-vegas.md)
- *Toy Story* (1995), Fi1m 92, as Mrs. Davis (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md)
- *JFK* (1991), Fi1m 80, as Susie Cox — [page](https://film.one/film/jfk.md)
- *Roseanne* (1988), Fi1m 84, as Jackie Harris — [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Runaway Bride* (1999), Fi1m 58, as Betty Trout (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md)

## Complete filmography (82)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Everybody Digs Bill Evans* (2026), as Mary
- *Big Mistakes* (2026), series, as Linda Dardano
- *Scream 7* (2026), as Debbie Salt — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-7.md)
- *Monster: The Ed Gein Story* (2025), series, as Augusta Gein
- *Elsbeth* (2024), series, as Regina Coburn
- *Carol & the End of the World* (2023), series, as HR Lady (voice)
- *Somewhere in Queens* (2023), as Angela Russo
- *The Dropout* (2022), series, as Phyllis Gardner — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-dropout.md)
- *Q-Force* (2021), series, as V (voice)
- *Hacks* (2021), series, as Weed — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/hacks.md)
- *Barbecue* (2020), as Lillie Anne
- *The Accidental Wolf* (2020), series, as Cast
- *Toy Story 4* (2019), as Andy's Mom (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4.md)
- *The Conners* (2018), series, as Jackie Harris
- *Lady Bird* (2017), as Marion McPherson — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/lady-bird.md)
- *Horace and Pete* (2016), series, as Sarah
- *Supergirl* (2015), series, as Mary McGowan
- *The McCarthys* (2014), series, as Marjorie McCarthy
- *Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories* (2014), series, as Gabrielle
- *Playing House* (2014), series, as Dr. Leslie Rollins
- *Long Day's Journey Into Night* (2014), as Mary Tyrone
- *Getting On* (2013), series, as Jenna James
- *Toy Story 3* (2010), as Andy's Mom (voice) — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-3.md)
- *Easy Money* (2008), series, Actor
- *Stop-Loss* (2008), as Mrs. Colson
- *The Big Bang Theory* (2007), series, as Mary Cooper — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-big-bang-theory.md)
- *The Pixar Story* (2007), as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
- *Georgia Rule* (2007), as Paula Richards
- *Meet the Robinsons* (2007), as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
- *Raines* (2007), series, Actor
- *Beer League* (2006), as Artie's Mom
- *Steel City* (2006), as Marianne Karn
- *Fun with Dick and Jane* (2005), as Phyllis — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/fun-with-dick-and-jane.md)
- *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Beatrice Carver — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
- *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Carolyn Bigsby — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md)
- *Charlie Lawrence* (2003), series, as Sarah Dolecek
- *Treasure Planet* (2002), as Sarah (voice)
- *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Susan Hopkins
- *Monk* (2002), series, as Cora Little
- *God, the Devil and Bob* (2000), series, as Donna Alman (voice)
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Susan
- *Toy Story 2* (1999), as Andy's Mom (voice) — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md)
- *Runaway Bride* (1999), as Betty Trout (uncredited) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md)
- *Balloon Farm* (1999), as Casey Johnson
- *The Norm Show* (1999), series, as Laurie Freeman
- *Chicago Cab* (1998), as Female Ad Exec
- *Bulworth* (1998), as Mimi
- *The Long Island Incident* (1998), as Carolyn McCarthy
- *Always Outnumbered* (1998), as Halley Grimes
- *Scream 2* (1997), as Debbie Salt — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/scream-2.md)
- *U Turn* (1997), as Bus Station Clerk
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Spyder
- *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Cissy Cobb (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md)
- *Dear God* (1996), as Rebecca Frazen
- *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), series, as Jennifer Ravelli
- *Toy Story* (1995), as Mrs. Davis (voice) — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/toy-story.md)
- *Leaving Las Vegas* (1995), as Landlady — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/leaving-las-vegas.md)
- *Duckman* (1994), series, as Sophie (voice)
- *The Secret Life of Houses* (1994), as Ann
- *Blink* (1993), as Candice
- *Frasier* (1993), series, as Nanny G — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *A Dangerous Woman* (1993), as Anita
- *Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright* (1993), as Emma
- *The Jackie Thomas Show* (1992), series, as Jackie Harris
- *Mistress* (1992), as Rachel Landisman
- *JFK* (1991), as Susie Cox — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/jfk.md)
- *Pacific Heights* (1990), as Stephanie MacDonald
- *Internal Affairs* (1990), as Amy Wallace
- *Uncle Buck* (1989), as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
- *Roseanne* (1988), series, as Jackie Harris — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/roseanne.md)
- *Miles from Home* (1988), as Exotic Dancer
- *The Appointments of Dennis Jennings* (1988), as Emma
- *Stars & Bars* (1988), as Melissa
- *Candy Mountain* (1988), as Alice
- *Making Mr. Right* (1987), as Sandy
- *Price Check* (1987), Actor
- *The Execution of Raymond Graham* (1985), as Carol Graham
- *The Equalizer* (1985), series, as Theresa
- *Desperately Seeking Susan* (1985), as Leslie Glass
- *The Visitor* (1982), Actor
- *A Wedding* (1978), as Maid (uncredited)

## Gallery

- ![Laurie Metcalf as Marion McPherson in Lady Bird (2017)](https://film.one/media/title/667/still-a3552ea5c27a.jpg) Laurie Metcalf as Marion McPherson in *Lady Bird* (2017) — Image via TMDB
- ![Actresses Rosie O'Donnell and Laurie Metcalf at the Emmy Awards (1992)](https://film.one/media/person/78400/gallery-42b6f9072849.jpg) Actresses Rosie O'Donnell and Laurie Metcalf at the Emmy Awards (1992) — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf.jpg/1280px-Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Las actrices Rosie O'Donnell y Laurie Metcalf en la entrega de los premios Emmy. (1992)](https://film.one/media/person/78400/gallery-5caefce7f9a3.jpg) Las actrices Rosie O'Donnell y Laurie Metcalf en la entrega de los premios Emmy. (1992) — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf_2.jpg/1280px-Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![1992 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan](https://film.one/media/person/78400/gallery-a393477835ab.jpg) 1992 Emmy Awards NOTE: Permission granted to copy, publish, broadcast or post any of my photos, but please credit "photo by Alan Light" if you can. Thanks. Scan — Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf_%282079236142%29.jpg/1280px-Rosie_O%27Donnell%2C_Laurie_Metcalf_%282079236142%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Laurie Metcalf](https://film.one/media/person/78400/gallery-5f444a258d8d.jpg) Laurie Metcalf — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 2018: Best Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Lady Bird*

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 3 won

- 1994: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Roseanne*
- 1993: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Roseanne*
- 1992: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Roseanne*

### Other awards — 18 won, 3 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play 2018: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (won), for *Three Tall Women*
- Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 2017: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (won), for *A Doll's House, Part 2*
- Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2017: Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 2016: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (nominated)
- Ovation Awards 2015: Ovation Awards (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 2013: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (nominated)
- Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress 2011: Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress (won)
- Ovation Awards 2011: Ovation Awards (won)
- Ovation Awards 2008: Ovation Awards (won)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play 2008: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (nominated)
- Theatre World Award 1985: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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