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Birth of Laurie Metcalf
Laurie Metcalf is born in Carbondale, Illinois, USA, marking the beginning of a remarkable career in the entertainment industry.Laura Elizabeth Metcalf is an American actress. Metcalf is known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen -
family background and childhood upbringing
Metcalf grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois, where her father was budget director at Southern Illinois University and her mother was a librarian. She performed in plays while in high school but did not consider acting as a career. -
Marriage to Jeff Perry
Laurie Metcalf marries Jeff Perry, a fellow actor whom she met during her time at Illinois State University. -
Co-founding of Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Co-founds the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois, with Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise, embarking on a journey that would significantly impact American theater. -
University education at Illinois State University
When she enrolled at Illinois State University, in Normal, she initially studied German and then anthropology before finally majoring in theatre studies. Laurie Metcalf majored in theater arts and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, laying the foundation for her future success in acting. -
Tony Award for Steppenwolf Theatre Company
The Steppenwolf Theatre Company is honored with the Tony Award for Best Regional Theater, recognizing its exceptional contribution to the theater world. -
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Broadway Debut
Makes her Broadway debut in "My Thing of Love," showcasing her talent to a wider audience." My Thing of Love" is a performance from Laurie Metcalf as a suburban mom whose world is shattered by her husband’s infidelity.
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Birth of first daughter
Laurie Metcalf first daughter Zoe Perry was born on September, 26,1983 in Chicago, Illinois her father being Jeff Perry. Zoe Perry is mostly known for her in Young sheldon as she plays the mother of sheldon. -
Tony Award Nomination
Earns a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in "The Great American," making her reputation as a versatile actress -
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Breakthrough Role in "Roseanne"
Portrays Jackie Harris in the television series "Roseanne," winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. -
Divorce with Jeff Perry
Laurie Metcalf divorces Jeff Perry, due to personal reasons, they have their first and only child together, daughter Zoe Perry. -
Primetime Emmy Award
Wins the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Roseanne," further establishing herself as a television icon. -
Birth to her son Will Theron Roth
Laurie Metcalf's son with Matt Rott
Unlike his parents and his older sister, Will has completely stayed out of the spotlight. He hasn’t made a public appearance with his mom since he was younger. It’s unclear what he does for work as an adult. -
Academy Award Nomination
1994: Academy Award Nomination
Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film "JFK," showcasing her talent on the big screen. -
Fun fact
Laurie Metcalf voices Andy's mom in "Toy Story" Started voicing in the first movie toy story 1 in 1995. -
Primetime Emmy Award
Appears in "Desperate Housewives" as Carolyn Bigsby, earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. -
Marriage with Matt Roth
. Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth met in the making of "Desperate housewives". She started dating Matt Roth after her divorce. -
Daughter Mae Roth
Mae Roth was born on 3 June 2005 in California. Her father being Matt Roth.Laurie’s second daughter. She was born in 2005 via surrogate. -
Son Donovan Roth
Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth fostered Donovan when he was six years old in 2006. They later adopted him. Not much is known about Donovan. He prefers to live a quiet life and has not been on a red carpet with his mom since he was a child. -
Tony Award Win
Earns a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in "November," further cementing her status as a respected theater actress. -
Tony Award Nomination
Stars in "The Other Place" on Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for her captivating performance.Metcalf gives an amazing and mesmerizing performance as Juliana Smithton, a very successful brain doctor whose life seems to be falling apart. Her husband wants a divorce, her daughter ran away with a much older man, and now her own health is in danger." -
Divorce Matt Roth
Laurie Metcalf Divorces Math Roth due to personal reasons. -
Continued Recognition on Broadway
Nominated for a Tony Award for her role in "Misery," showcasing her enduring talent and versatility on the stage.The play "Misery," based on a scary Stephen King novel.Bruce Willis and Laurie Metcalf star in it. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/16/theater/review-in-misery-with-bruce-willis-and-laurie-metcalf-the-ghost-of-producti -
Best supporting actress nomination
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf was nominated for her amazing work in "lady bird".The film "Lady bird" is about a nurse that works tirelessly to keep her family afloat after her husband loses his job.She also maintains a rough bond with a teenage daughter who is just like her: loving, strong-willed and deeply opinionated. -
Second Tony Award Win
Wins her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in "Three Tall Women," receiving honor for her outstanding performance. -
Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "The Conners," showcasing her continued excellence in television. -
Broadway Return
Returns to Broadway in the play "Grey House" by playing the mother in a “savvy, smart legitimately terrifying”play. -
Quote
"I'm hideously shy as myself, but on stage I can run around naked and bite the heads off fish." showcasing her comfort and love for theater. -
Fun fact
Her daughter Zoe Perry plays Young Sheldon's mother, which seems appropriate since her real mom, Laurie Metcalf, plays the role in The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon's older version of sheldon mom. -
Fact about her career
“I thought my acting career would consist of going over to St. Louis for one audition. I’d get turned down, and I’d never go to an audition again. Acting seemed like such an impractical thing to do,” she told the Los Angeles Times.