Laurie Metcalf
Born in Carbondale, Illinois, USA — Jun 16 1955
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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 Broadwa…
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Grey's Anatomy
Beatrice Carver
Scream 7
Debbie Salt
American Dad!
Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
Desperate Housewives
Carolyn Bigsby
Frasier
Nanny G
Monk
Cora Little
Without a Trace
Susan Hopkins
King of the Hill
Cissy Cobb (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle
Susan
Elsbeth
Regina Coburn
Supergirl
Mary McGowan
The Big Bang Theory
Mary Cooper
The Equalizer
Theresa
3rd Rock from the Sun
Jennifer Ravelli
Hacks
Alice
Duckman
Sophie (voice)
The Conners
Jackie Harris
The Oscars
Self
Toy Story
Mrs. Davis (voice)
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Augusta Gein
Dharma & Greg
Spyder
Scream 2
Debbie Salt
Toy Story 2
Andy's Mom (voice)
Toy Story 3
Andy's Mom (voice)
Toy Story 4
Andy's Mom (voice)
Roseanne
Jackie Harris
Getting On
Jenna James
The Dropout
Phyllis Gardner
JFK
Susie Cox
Treasure Planet
Sarah (voice)
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Gabrielle
Carol & the End of the World
HR Lady (voice)
Lady Bird
Marion McPherson
Meet the Robinsons
Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
Playing House
Dr. Leslie Rollins
The Norm Show
Laurie Freeman
Raines
The McCarthys
Marjorie McCarthy
God, the Devil and Bob
Donna Alman (voice)
Big Mistakes
Linda
Uncle Buck
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Fun with Dick and Jane
Phyllis
Horace and Pete
Sarah
The Jackie Thomas Show
Jackie Harris
Q-Force
V (voice)
Runaway Bride
Betty Trout
Leaving Las Vegas
Landlady
U Turn
Bus Station Clerk
Charlie Lawrence
Sarah Dolecek
The Pixar Story
Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
The Accidental Wolf
Cast
Bulworth
Mimi
Georgia Rule
Paula Richards
Desperately Seeking Susan
Leslie Glass
Stop-Loss
Mrs. Colson
A Wedding
Maid (uncredited)
Internal Affairs
Amy Wallace
A Dangerous Woman
Anita
Pacific Heights
Stephanie MacDonald
Blink
Candice
Mistress
Rachel Landisman
Easy Money
Dear God
Rebecca Frazen
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
Self
Somewhere in Queens
Angela Russo
Beer League
Artie's Mom
Stars & Bars
Melissa
Chicago Cab
Female Ad Exec
Miles from Home
Exotic Dancer
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
Emma
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Self
Making Mr. Right
Sandy
The Execution of Raymond Graham
Carol Graham
Starring Austin Pendleton
Self
Always Outnumbered
Halley Grimes
Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Mary
Barbecue
Lillie Anne
Candy Mountain
Alice
Balloon Farm
Casey Johnson
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Self
Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright
Emma
Steel City
Marianne Karn
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
Self
The Visitor
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Mary Tyrone
The Long Island Incident
Carolyn McCarthy
The Secret Life of Houses
Ann
Price Check
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône
Self