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Laurie Metcalf is a television actor, film actor and stage actor, born on June 16, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. That puts Laurie Metcalf at 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Edwardsville High School and Illinois State University. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1985), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (1992, 1993, 1994), Ovation Awards (2008, 2011, 2015) and 1 more. Credited works include Roseanne.
My Take
Laurie Metcalf is my favorite kind of actor: a theater-bred craftsperson who treats every medium with the same rigor. Four Primetime Emmys for Jackie on Roseanne would be a whole career for most people; for her it was almost a side project next to her Tony-winning stage work and that devastating Oscar-nominated mother in Lady Bird. What I appreciate is that she never coasts on persona — she builds each character from posture and breath upward, the Steppenwolf way. Over four decades she has made ordinary Midwestern women feel seismic. If you want a master class in acting without vanity, study Metcalf.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurie Metcalf
- Name (Japanese)
- ローリー・メトカーフ
- Reading
- ろーりー・めとかーふ
- Born
- June 16, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Carbondale, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Edwardsville High School
- University
- Illinois State University
Awards & achievements
- 1985 Theatre World Award
- 1992 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1993 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1994 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 2008 Ovation Awards
- 2011 Ovation Awards
- 2015 Ovation Awards
- 2011 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Roseanne |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurie Metcalf born?
Born June 16, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Laurie Metcalf from?
Laurie Metcalf is from Carbondale, Illinois, United States.
What does Laurie Metcalf do?
Laurie Metcalf works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor.
What is Laurie Metcalf known for?
Notable works include Roseanne.
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