Laurie Metcalf
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Feb 23, 2026)
BWW Q&A: Kathryn Erbe Talks THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Feb 18, 2026)
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway (Feb 18, 2026)
BIO
Laurie Metcalf (Linda Loman) recently starred in Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road on Broadway. Metcalf received Tony Awards for her performances in Three Tall Women and A Doll's House, Part 2. Tony nominations include November, The Other Place, Misery, and Hillary and Clinton. Metcalf received three Emmy Awards for her work on the television series “Roseanne,” and an Emmy Award for her role on “Hacks.” Other Emmy nominations were for “Third Rock from the Sun,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Horace and Pete,” and “Getting On.” Films include Lady Bird (National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress), Somewhere in Queens, Desperately Seeking Susan, Leaving Las Vegas, Uncle Buck, JFK, Internal Affairs, and the Toy Story series.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1985 ] Leslie Glass
[ 1985 ] Carol Graham
[ 1987 ] Alice
[ 1987 ] Sandy
[ 1988 ] Exotic Dancer
[ 1988 ] Melissa
[ 1989 ] Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
[ 1990 ] Amy Wallace
[ 1990 ] Stephanie MacDonald
[ 1991 ] Susie Cox
[ 1992 ] Rachel Landisman
[ 1993 ] Anita
[ 1993 ] Candice
[ 1994 ] Ann
[ 1995 ] Landlady
[ 1995 ] Mrs. Davis - Voice
[ 1996 ] Rebecca Frazen
[ 1997 ] Female Ad Exec
[ 1997 ] Debbie Salt
[ 1997 ] Bus Station Clerk
[ 1998 ] Halley Grimes
[ 1998 ] Mimi
[ 1998 ] Carolyn McCarthy
[ 1999 ] Casey Johnson
[ 1999 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
[ 2002 ] Sarah Hawkins - Voice
[ 2002 ]
[ 2003 ] Teddy Duffy
[ 2006 ] Artie's Mom
[ 2006 ] Marianne Karn
[ 2007 ] Carolyn Bigsby
[ 2007 ] Paula
[ 2007 ] Lucille Krunklehorn - Voice
[ 2008 ] Mrs. Colson
[ 2009 ] Warden Margaret Elder
[ 2010 ]
[ 2010 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
[ 2014 ] Mary Tyrone
[ 2017 ] Marion McPherson
[ 2019 ] Andy's Mom - Voice
[ 2022 ] Angela
TV Shows
Theresa
Jackie Harris
[ 1995-1996 ] Sophie
Spyder
Cissy Cobb
Miss Kinney
Special Agent Hicks
Jennifer Ravelli
Donna Allman
[ 1999-2001 ] Laurie Freeman
Sarah Dolecek
Crystalline
Nanny G
Susan
Susan Hopkins
Carolyn Bigsby
Beatrice Carver
Cora Little
Aunt Phyllis
Alice Brody
Lydia
[ 2008-2009 ] Bobette Buffkin
Dr. Richland
Gabrielle
[ 2013-2015 ] Dr. Jenna James
[ 2014-2015 ] Marjorie McCarthy
Sarah
Dr. Leslie Rollins
Jill
Elizabeth Hadley
[ 1988-2018 ] Jackie Harris, Gilligan, Marsha Clark
Mary McGowan
[ 2007-2018 ] Mary Cooper
V
Weed
[ 2020-2022 ]
[ 2018-2022 ] Jackie Harris
Dr. Phyllis Gardner
Regina Coburn
Elizabeth Hadley
Jackie Harris
[ 2018-2025 ] Jackie Harris
Awards and Nominations
Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton
Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton
Laurie Metcalf, Hillary and Clinton
Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women
Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women
winner
Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women
winner
Laurie Metcalf, Edward Albee's Three Tall Women
Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2
Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2
Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2
winner
Laurie Metcalf, A Doll's House, Part 2
Laurie Metcalf, Misery
Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated
Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated
Laurie Metcalf, Domesticated
Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
winner
Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
Laurie MetcalfThe Other People
winner
Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
winner
Laurie MetcalfA Lie of the Mind
Laurie MetcalfA Lie of the Mind
winner
Laurie Metcalf , November
Laurie Metcalf, November
Laurie MetcalfCoyote Ugly
winner
Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead
winner
Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead
Videos
Video: Laurie Metcalf Talks LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, Collaboration with Joe Mantello
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 12:25:05
Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-31 10:45:07
Photos/Video: Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-24 09:10:14
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-20 08:48:12
Video: Laurie Metcalf Stars in Steppenwolf's LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-25 10:19:34
Video: GREY HOUSE's Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds Perform 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-26 07:44:44
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances Her Way onto LIVE! to Discuss Broadway Barks
by Michael Major - 2023-07-05 12:56:27
Video: Watch Audiences Get a First Taste of GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-05-08 10:41:02
Video: Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany & More Discuss GREY HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-04-12 15:16:13
VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Talks THE DROPOUT, MEAN GIRLS, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-08 09:35:57
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Parodies WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - 2022-04-11 11:40:41
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - 2021-12-07 12:00:17
VIDEO: Rachel Bay Jones, Eden Espinosa, Liz Callaway, Melissa Benoist, and Many More Stars Perform at CONCERT FOR AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-22 09:46:44
VIDEO: Broadway Barks Cancels 2019 Event Due to Construction in Shubert Alley
by Julie Musbach - 2019-06-20 11:27:49
VIDEO: John Lithgow Says HILLARY AND CLINTON is a Very Personal Play
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-23 09:01:36
VIDEO: John Lithgow Has Grown to Love Wearing Short Shorts Thanks to HILLARY AND CLINTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-21 12:40:28
News
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2026
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING featuring French Stewart, known for 'Third Rock from the Sun' and 'Mom', alongside ASF favorites. The production is set to captivate audiences with its classic wit and charm.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and featuring an all ensemble cast.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by James Lindhorst - Feb 13, 2026
When Lucas Hnath’s play premiered on Broadway the New York Times and Time Out New York called it “the best play of the season.” It’s an engaging and modern script tackling themes of feminist autonomy and self-determination. Weber’s staging is well-conceived and highly entertaining. Layton, Reed, Doggett, and Coffey all turn in expressive portrayal as a cohesive ensemble.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026
Actors Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The new adaptation will be led by Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Page 73 has named Samuel D. Hunter as the honoree for its 2026 Gala. Hosted at Joe's Pub, the evening cabaret will honor Hunter's indelible mark on the American theatrical canon while raising crucial funds for Page 73's artistic programs.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Team BWW - Jan 21, 2026
Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026
Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG DAY AFTERNOON.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward. Learn more about the full cast here!
by - Jan 6, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, featuring an array of veterans alongside Broadway debuts. Learn more about the cast here!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 31, 2025
As we ring in the new year, BroadwayWorld is looking back at 2025 and the incredible performers who made their mark on Broadway!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 30, 2025
37 Broadway shows opened in 2025, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2025 by month, as reviewed by New York City theatre critics and rounded up right here at BroadwayWorld.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Art takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 21 previews and 109 regular performances; The Queen of Versailles plays its final performance at the St. James Theatre after 32 previews and 49 regular performances; and Little Bear Ridge Road will conclude its run at the Booth Theatre following 27 previews and 62 regular performances.
by - Dec 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Little Bear Ridge Road, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter, starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, with direction by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, will close earlier than expected.
by Team BWW - Dec 2, 2025
The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in December 2025.
by - Dec 2, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Laurie Metcalf has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
Laurie Metcalf has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Laurie Metcalf's first West End show was Long Day's Journey Into Night which opened in 2012
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hillary and Clinton, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hillary and Clinton, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Hillary and Clinton, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Three Tall Women, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Three Tall Women, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Three Tall Women, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Misery, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Domesticated, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Domesticated, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Domesticated, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Other Place, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Other Place, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Other Place, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Other Place, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Other People, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for The Other Place, Performance (Obie Awards) for A Lie of the Mind, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for A Lie of the Mind, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for November, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for November, Outstanding Lead Actress, Touring Production or Prior to New York (Helen Hayes Awards) for Coyote Ugly , Performance (Obie Awards) for Balm in Gilead and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Balm in Gilead.
Laurie Metcalf has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Three Tall Women. She also earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, as well as the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for A Doll's House, Part 2. Metcalf received Obie Awards for her performances in The Other Place, A Lie of the Mind, and Balm in Gilead. Additionally, she was honored as Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortel Awards for The Other Place and won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for November. She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in Balm in Gilead.
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