Laura Elizabeth Metcalf started her acting career as member of ‘Steppenwolf Theater Company’ Chicago, earning several accolades. She continues to appear regularly on stage.
The ‘11-times Emmy nominee’ made first screen-appearance in an uncredited part in film ‘A Wedding’ (1978), followed by the ‘Weekend Update’ of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1981). After appearing in films ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ (1985), ‘Making Mr. Right’ (1987), she was cast in her breakout role as ‘Jackie Harris’ in sitcom ‘Roseanne’ (1988-1997, revival-2018), and later, spinoff ‘The Conners’ (2018-present), earning five Emmy nominations for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress’ and winning it thrice, 1992-1994. She played ‘DA’s investigator’ in political-thriller ‘JFK’ (1991).
Metcalf won further Emmy nominations, for ‘Outstanding Guest Actress (comedy or drama)’ for sitcom ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ (1998), mystery-series ‘Monk’ (2006), comedy-drama ‘Desperate Housewives’ (2006) and web-series ‘Horace & Pete’ (2016). She featured in TV-sitcom ‘The Norm Show’ (1999-2001), and movies including ‘Internal Affairs’ (1990), comedy-drama ‘Mistress’ (1992), neo-noir thriller ‘Blink’ (1994), Oscar-winning drama-film ‘Leaving Las Vegas’ (1995), ‘Dear God’ (1996), ‘Georgia Rule’ (2007).
Metcalf’s role as ‘Debbie Salt’ in ‘Scream 2’ (1997) and as ‘Carolyn McCarthy’ in ‘The Long Island Incidence’ (1998) earned praise. Her performance as ‘Mary Cooper’ through the 12 seasons of hit-series ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (2007-2019) won accolades and Emmy nomination.
Metcalf received Emmy nomination for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in Comedy series’ for her main role in ‘Getting On’ (2013-2015). Her portrayal of lead character’s mother ‘Marion McPherson’ in comedy-drama film ‘Lady Bird’ (2017) won her immense acclaim, including Oscar, Golden Globe, and more nominations.
Metcalf has provided voice for numerous films including major-hit ‘Toy Story’ franchise, box-office failures ‘Treasure Planet,’ and ‘Meet the Robinsons,’ and more.