Laurie Metcalf
Birthday:
16 June 1955, Carbondale, Illinois, USA
Birth Name:
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
Height:
169 cm
Laurie Metcalf was born June 16, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, the oldest of three children of Libby (Mars), a librarian, and James Metcalf, a budget director. She was raised in Edwardsville, Illinois. Laurie attended Illinois State University, where she obtained her bachelor of arts in theater in 1977. In her class were the immeasurable talents of...
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Laurie Metcalf was born June 16, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, the oldest of three children of Libby (Mars), a librarian, and James Metcalf, a budget director. She was raised in Edwardsville, Illinois. Laurie attended Illinois State University, where she obtained her bachelor of arts in theater in 1977. In her class were the immeasurable talents of John Malkovich, Glenne Headly, and Joan Allen. Laurie began acting at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Her acting career in film and television began with a minor and uncredited role in Robert Altman's A Wedding (1978). In 1988, Laurie found her most memorable and successful role to date, Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris in the television series Roseanne (1988). For her performance in the series, she was nominated for two Golden Globes and won three Primetime Emmy awards. Show less «
I dont know if ISU helped me become what I am, but I know that if I hadnt gone there, I wouldnt be what I am today.
I dont know if ISU helped me become what I am, but I know that if I hadnt gone there, I wouldnt be what I am today.
I'm hideously shy as myself, but on stage I can run around naked and bite the heads off fish.
I'm hideously shy as myself, but on stage I can run around naked and bite the heads off fish.
Laurie Metcalf's Photos
Susie Cox
Paula
Mrs. Hawkins
Leslie Glass
Mrs. Colson
Andy's Mom
Lucille Krunklehorn
Landlady
Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Debbie Salt
Jackie Harris
Mary Cooper
Sarah
Dr. Jenna James
Carolyn Bigsby
Nanette Guzman
Jackie Harris, Gilligan, Marsha Clark
Mary Cooper
Beatrice Carver
Jackie Harris
