Laurie Metcalf

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Laurie Metcalf was most recently seen on Broadway in Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Metcalf received the 2018 Tony Award® for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for Three Tall Women and a 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for A Doll’s House, Part 2. She has also received Tony nominations for Hillary and Clinton, Misery, The Other Place, and November. Metcalf received three Emmy Awards for her work on the television series “Roseanne,” and Emmy nominations for “3rd Rock From the Sun,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Getting On,” and “Horace and Pete.” She was last seen on the television series, “The Conners.” Films include Lady Bird (National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Golden Globe Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture), Desperately Seeking Susan, Leaving Las Vegas, Uncle Buck, JFK, Internal Affairs, and the Toy Story series. She is an original member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.

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Laurie Metcalf STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Raleigh

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Linda Loman

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2020
Martha

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hillary

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
B

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Annie Wilkes

[Off-Broadway]
2013
Lead

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Juliana Smithton

[West End]
London Production, 2012
Mary Cavan Tyrone

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Juliana

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2009
Kate

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Kate Jerome

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Clarice Bernstein

[Broadway]
1995
Elly

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Rita

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Beth

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Al


Laurie Metcalf Movies

The Execution of Raymond Graham
[ 1985 ] Carol Graham
Desperately Seeking Susan
[ 1985 ] Leslie Glass
Candy Mountain
[ 1987 ] Alice
Making Mr. Right
[ 1987 ] Sandy
Stars and Bars
[ 1988 ] Melissa
Miles from Home
[ 1988 ] Exotic Dancer
Uncle Buck
[ 1989 ] Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Pacific Heights
[ 1990 ] Stephanie MacDonald
Internal Affairs
[ 1990 ] Amy Wallace
JFK
[ 1991 ] Susie Cox
Mistress
[ 1992 ] Rachel Landisman
A Dangerous Woman
[ 1993 ] Anita
Blink
[ 1993 ] Candice
The Secret Life of Houses
[ 1994 ] Ann
Leaving Las Vegas
[ 1995 ] Landlady
Toy Story
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Davis - Voice
Dear God
[ 1996 ] Rebecca Frazen
U Turn
[ 1997 ] Bus Station Clerk
Chicago Cab
[ 1997 ] Female Ad Exec
Scream 2
[ 1997 ] Debbie Salt
Always Outnumbered
[ 1998 ] Halley Grimes
The Long Island Incident
[ 1998 ] Carolyn McCarthy
Bulworth
[ 1998 ] Mimi
Toy Story 2
[ 1999 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
Balloon Farm
[ 1999 ] Casey Johnson
Treasure Planet
[ 2002 ] Sarah Hawkins - Voice
Two Families
[ 2002 ]
Phil at the Gate
[ 2003 ] Teddy Duffy
Steel City
[ 2006 ] Marianne Karn
Beer League
[ 2006 ] Artie's Mom
Georgia Rule
[ 2007 ] Paula
Meet the Robinsons
[ 2007 ] Lucille Krunklehorn - Voice
Desperate Housewives Special: Secrets and Lies
[ 2007 ] Carolyn Bigsby
Stop-Loss
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Colson
The Farm
[ 2009 ] Warden Margaret Elder
Strange Brew
[ 2010 ]
Toy Story 3
[ 2010 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
Long Day's Journey Into Night
[ 2014 ] Mary Tyrone
Lady Bird
[ 2017 ] Marion McPherson
Toy Story 4
[ 2019 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
Somewhere in Queens
[ 2022 ] Angela

Laurie Metcalf TV Shows

The Equalizer
Theresa
The Jackie Thomas Show
Jackie Harris
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
[ 1995-1996 ] Sophie
Dharma & Greg
Spyder
The Eddie Files
Special Agent Hicks
Life with Louie
Miss Kinney
King of the Hill
Cissy Cobb
3rd Rock from the Sun
Jennifer Ravelli
God, the Devil and Bob
Donna Allman
The Norm Show
[ 1999-2001 ] Laurie Freeman
Charlie Lawrence
Sarah Dolecek
Absolutely Fabulous
Crystalline
Frasier
Nanny G
Malcolm in the Middle
Susan
Without a Trace
Susan Hopkins
Monk
Cora Little
My Boys
Aunt Phyllis
Desperate Housewives
Carolyn Bigsby
Grey's Anatomy
Beatrice Carver
Raines
Alice Brody
The Virgin of Akron, Ohio
Lydia
Easy Money
[ 2008-2009 ] Bobette Buffkin
The Goodwin Games
Dr. Richland
Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories
Gabrielle
The McCarthys
[ 2014-2015 ] Marjorie McCarthy
Getting On
[ 2013-2015 ] Dr. Jenna James
Horace & Pete
Sarah
Playing House
Dr. Leslie Rollins
Portlandia
Jill
The Big Bang Theory
[ 2007-2018 ] Mary Cooper
American Dad!
Elizabeth Hadley
Supergirl
Mary McGowan
Roseanne
[ 1988-2018 ] Jackie Harris, Gilligan, Marsha Clark
Q-Force
V
The Dropout
Dr. Phyllis Gardner
The Conners
[ 2018-2022 ] Jackie Harris
The Accidental Wolf
[ 2020-2022 ]
Hacks
Weed

Laurie Metcalf Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Misery

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Laurie MetcalfThe Other People


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Performance

Laurie MetcalfA Lie of the Mind

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Laurie MetcalfA Lie of the Mind


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Laurie Metcalf , November

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Laurie Metcalf, November

Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Touring Production or Prior to New York

Laurie MetcalfCoyote Ugly


winner
Obie Awards - 1985 - Performance

Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1985 - Performance

Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead

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Laurie Metcalf News


J. Jason Daunter & Judy Martel Elected to the Board of The Stage Managers' Association Foundation

J. Jason Daunter of Anaheim, CA, and Judy Martel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have been elected to the Board of The Stage Managers' Association Foundation.

Laurie Metcalf, Micah Stock & More to Star in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD World Premiere at Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed new details, including full casting, for its now-titled world premiere of Little Bear Ridge Road.

KPFK's Arts In Review Celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival

KPFK's Arts in Review celebrates The Road Company's 15th Annual Summer Playwright's Festival, hosted by Arts Journalist Julio Martinez. Join the discussion with actress/director Ann Hearn Tobolowsky and Cherish Monique Duke.

HACKS to Return to Max This Spring

Max's hit comedy series Hacks is returning this Spring. The series follows the evolving dynamic between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder).

Road Theatre Company Calls For Play Submissions For Its 15th Annual Summer Playwrights Festival

HE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, remain committed to their meaningful mission to produce and develop New Work for the Stage. They have announced the play submission process is now open for new material to be considered for their upcoming playwrights festival.

Full Cast And Creative Team Set for WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Starring Jo Ellen Pellman, Paolo Montalban & More

Full cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical WHITE ROSE. Meet the talented cast and creative team behind the upcoming production of WHITE ROSE.

Laurie Metcalf, Stephen Colbert & More Join Netflix's CAROL & THE END OF THE WORLD

The guest stars includes Alison Brie, Barkhad Abdi, Danny Pudi, Gillian Jacobs, Kurtwood Smith, Laurie Metcalf, LeVar Burton, Stephen Colbert, and Tim Heidecker. The regular cast includes Martha Kelly, Beth Grant, Lawrence Pressman, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Mel Rodriguez, Bridget Everett, Michael Chernus and Delbert Hunt. Watch the video trailer!

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2

Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!

Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

How Often Have Parents and Children Appeared in the Same Broadway Show?

This time, the reader question was: Have parents and children appeared in the same Broadway show together, before Danny DeVito and Lucy DeVito in I Need That?

Sebastian Maniscalco Adds Performances at Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas

Sebastian Maniscalco has announced four additional shows at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas over Big Game Weekend 2024. Get all the details and purchase tickets starting Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at 10 a.m. PT.

Jo Ellen Perlman, Mike Cefalo, Paolo Montalban & More to Star in WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway

Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring true story of courage and resistance at Theatre Row's Theatre 3 on January 17, 2024.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Stage Adaptation on The Way From GREY HOUSE Playwright Levi Holloway

Levi Holloway, the playwright behind the spine-tingling Broadway play Grey House, is currently at work on a stage adaptation of the hit found-footage horror franchise, Paranormal Activity.

Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special

Join Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart, and other celebrated actors for a star-studded Labor Day Special on STARS IN THE HOUSE. Don't miss this exclusive event streaming live. Tune in for an unforgettable performance and support a great cause.

Sebastian Maniscalco Extends Residency At Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas With 12 Additional Shows In 2024

Ahead of his return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for back-to-back shows this October, the undisputed king of physical comedy and Wynn Las Vegas headliner, Sebastian Maniscalco, announced today the extension of his highly-popular show “Sebastian Maniscalco: Live from Las Vegas” with 12 shows over six new dates in 2024.

Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will welcome members of the original, Tony Award-winning company of the musical Avenue Q for a special edition of their lockdown roundtable series, Stars in the House.

STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

Join the STARS IN THE HOUSE livestreamed concert and reunion as they host the 20th Anniversary Reunion of Todd Graff's film CAMP. Featuring the film's writer and director, Todd Graff, along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more.

Wren Rivera to Lead Industry Presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL

Get the latest news on the industry presentation of WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL, featuring the talented Wren Rivera. Don't miss this exclusive showcase of the highly anticipated production.

Nancy Redman's A SEANCE WITH MOM to Return to Chain Studio Theatre Beginning Next Month

Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A  Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.

2 Broadway Shows Close Today

July 30, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to two new productions. New York, New York takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre following 33 previews and 110 regular performances; and Grey House will conclude its run at the Lyceum Theatre following 39 previews and 64 regular performances.

Laurie Metcalf FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Laurie Metcalf next theatre project?

Laurie Metcalf's next show will be Grey House which opens on 5/30/2023 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Laurie Metcalf been in?

Laurie Metcalf has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Laurie Metcalf been in?

Laurie Metcalf has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Laurie Metcalf's first West End show?

Laurie Metcalf's first West End show was Long Day's Journey Into Night which opened in 2012

What awards has Laurie Metcalf been nominated for?

Laurie Metcalf has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hillary and Clinton," "Three Tall Women," and "A Doll's House, Part 2." She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for these same productions. Metcalf received nominations for Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Hillary and Clinton," "Three Tall Women," "A Doll's House, Part 2," and "The Other Place." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Three Tall Women" and "The Other Place." Metcalf also received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Edward Albee's Three Tall Women" and "November." Other nominations include Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Domesticated" and "The Other Place," Performance at the Obie Awards for "The Other Place," "A Lie of the Mind," and "Balm in Gilead," and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Touring Production or Prior to New York at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Coyote Ugly." She also received a nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Other People" and Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "A Lie of the Mind." Metcalf's talent has been recognized across various prestigious award platforms.

What awards has Laurie Metcalf won?

Laurie Metcalf has won several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for *Three Tall Women*, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for *Edward Albee's Three Tall Women*, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for *A Doll's House, Part 2*, an Obie Award for her performance in *The Other Place*, an Outstanding Lead Actress award at The Lortels for *The Other Place*, another Obie Award for *A Lie of the Mind*, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for *November*, an Obie Award for *Balm in Gilead*, and a Theatre World Award for her performance in *Balm in Gilead*.

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