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Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Birthday: June 16
Birthplace: Carbondale, IL

Laurie Metcalf is an actress probably best known for her performance as Jackie Harris on the ABC sitcom Roseanne and has also had series television roles as Carolyn Bigsby on Desperate Housewives and Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.

Her motion picture roles include the voice of Mrs. Davis in the Toy Story film series and the character Debbie Loomis/Debbie Salt in Scream 2.

Laurie Metcalf is an actress probably best known for her performance as Jackie Harris on the ABC sitcom Roseanne and has also had series television roles as Carolyn Bigsby on Desperate Housewives and Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.

Her motion picture roles include the voice of Mrs. Davis in the Toy Story film series and the character Debbie Loomis/Debbie Salt in Scream 2.

Metcalf frequently works in Chicago theater, where she is known for her performance in the 1983 revival of Lanford Wilson's play Balm in Gilead. She has also appeared in commercials for Plan USA, a humanitarian organization which helps children in need around the world.

She is a three-time Emmy Award winner, and has won both a Theatre World Award and two Obie Awards for her work on the stage. She stars in the HBO series Getting On.

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Awards & Nominations

12 Nominations | 4 Emmys
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2022
  • Winner
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Weed
  • Hacks
  • "Trust The Process"
  • HBO/HBO Max
  • Universal Television in association with Paulilu, First Thought Productions, Fremulon Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment
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Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2018
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Jackie Harris
  • Roseanne
  • ABC
  • Carsey-Werner Television
    •
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Mary
  • The Big Bang Theory
  • CBS
  • Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
    •
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Sarah
  • Horace And Pete
  • LouisCK.net
  • Pig Newton, Inc.
    •
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2016
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Dr. Jenna James
  • Getting On
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment in association with Anima Sola Productions and BBC Worldwide Productions
    •
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2007
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Carolyn Bigsby
  • Desperate Housewives
  • ABC
  • A Cherry Production in association with Touchstone Television
    •
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 2006
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Cora
  • Monk
  • USA
  • Universal Cable Productions in association with Mandeville Films and ABC Studios
    •
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series - 1999
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 1995
  • Nominee
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Jackie
  • Roseanne
  • ABC
  •
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 1994
  • Winner
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Jackie
  • Roseanne
  • ABC
  •
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 1993
  • Winner
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Jackie Harris
  • Roseanne
  • ABC
  •
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 1992
  • Winner
  • Laurie Metcalf, as Jackie Harris
  • Roseanne
  • ABC
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Niecy Nash and Laurie Metcalf at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Zoe Perry and Laurie Metcalf on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
Laurie Metcalf and Reg E. Cathey present an award at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Niecy Nash and Laurie Metcalf at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
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Niecy Nash and Laurie Metcalf at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.

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Zoe Perry and Laurie Metcalf on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Zoe Perry and Laurie Metcalf on the red carpet at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys. 

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Laurie Metcalf and Reg E. Cathey present an award at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys.
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Laurie Metcalf and Reg E. Cathey present an award at the 2016 Creative Arts Emmys. 

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