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My Take
Zoe Perry's casting in Young Sheldon is one of my favorite bits of inspired symmetry: she plays the younger version of a role her own mother, the formidable Laurie Metcalf, originated. That is not nepotism so much as poetic continuity. A Chicago native and Northwestern graduate who works across stage, television, and film, she has the chops to make you forget the lineage entirely. What I respect most is that she never coasts on her parentage; the performance does the persuading. Talent may run in the family, but the discipline is plainly her own, and it shows in every scene.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zoe Perry
- Name (Japanese)
- ゾーイ・ペリー
- Reading
- ぞーい・ぺりー
- Born
- September 26, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Northwestern University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Young Sheldon | — | |
| Notable work | Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage | — |
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zoeperryveri/
- Xhttps://x.com/zoejperry
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe%20Perry
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoe Perry born?
Born September 26, 1983 (age 42).
Where is Zoe Perry from?
Zoe Perry is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Zoe Perry do?
Zoe Perry works as film actor, television actor, stage actor.
What is Zoe Perry known for?
Notable works include Young Sheldon, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.