Laurie Metcalf
Date of Birth: June 16, 1955 (71)
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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
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Connection
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
[ 1986 ] Theresa
[ 1992 ] Jackie Harris
[ 1995-1996 ] Sophie
[ 1997 ] Spyder
[ 1997 ] Cissy Cobb
[ 1997 ] Miss Kinney
[ 1997 ] Special Agent Hicks
[ 1998 ] Jennifer Ravelli
[ 2000 ] Donna Allman
[ 1999-2001 ] Laurie Freeman
[ 2003 ] Sarah Dolecek
[ 2004 ] Crystalline
[ 2004 ] Nanny G
[ 2004 ] Susan
[ 2005 ] Susan Hopkins
[ 2006 ] Carolyn Bigsby
[ 2006 ] Beatrice Carver
[ 2006 ] Cora Little
[ 2006 ] Aunt Phyllis
[ 2007 ] Alice Brody
[ 2007 ] Lydia
[ 2008-2009 ] Bobette Buffkin
[ 2013 ] Dr. Richland
[ 2014 ] Gabrielle
[ 2013-2015 ] Dr. Jenna James
[ 2014-2015 ] Marjorie McCarthy
[ 2016 ] Sarah
[ 2017 ] Dr. Leslie Rollins
[ 2017 ] Jill
[ 1988-2018 ] Jackie Harris, Gilligan, Marsha Clark
[ 2018 ] Mary McGowan
[ 2007-2018 ] Mary Cooper
[ 2021 ] V
[ 2022 ] Weed
[ 2020-2022 ]
[ 2022 ] Dr. Phyllis Gardner
[ 2024 ] Elizabeth Hadley
[ 2024 ] Regina Coburn
[ 2018-2025 ] Jackie Harris
Awards and Nominations
Laurie Metcalf, Death of a Salesman
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Laurie Metcalf, Death of a Salesman
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Laurie Metcalf, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
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
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Laurie Metcalf, Three Tall Women
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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
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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
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Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
Laurie Metcalf, The Other People
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Laurie Metcalf, The Other Place
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Laurie Metcalf, A Lie of the Mind
Laurie Metcalf, A Lie of the Mind
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Laurie Metcalf, November
Laurie Metcalf, November
Laurie Metcalf, Coyote Ugly
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Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead
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Laurie Metcalf, Balm in Gilead
Videos
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Final Curtain Call at the Winter Garden
by Joshua Wright - 2026-08-13 10:14:25
Video: Jack Knowles Reacts to Tony Win- 'It's Dedication, Hard Work, and Appreciation'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:15:03
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:18:54
Video: Laurie Metcalf Says DEATH OF A SALESMAN Was a Leap of Faith That Paid Off
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-03 15:49:00
Video: Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Discuss Reimagining DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-28 13:17:57
Joe Mantello on Directing DEATH OF A SALESMAN: 'Sometimes There’s Just Magic'
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-05-28 12:49:39
Video: Nathan Lane Explains How DEATH OF A SALESMAN Achieves Intimacy at the Winter Garden
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-05 09:08:42
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-10 18:46:47
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 11:08:14
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comments
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 15:14:19
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Company Discusses Broadway Revival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-03 12:46:50
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 and Video: Laurie Metcalf Shines 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
News
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
Marvel Studios officially unveiled the principal cast of its new X-Men movie at D23, giving the MCU’s mutant franchise its first major lineup, reported Marvel.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2026
Broadway's record-setting revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman has taken its final bow - and a video from the final curtain call is now making the rounds online. The production played its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on Sunday, August 9, closing after 36 previews and 129 total performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will welcome veteran Production Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn into the company’s ensemble. Glenn, whose journey with Steppenwolf began as a summer intern in 1988, has worked on more than 100 Steppenwolf productions.
by Nicole Wilson - Jul 12, 2026
Broadway has gone to the dogs (and cats)! Just yesterday, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals. Check out photos here!
by - Jul 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Wednesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Carrie Coon, Sarah Pidgeon, Ayo Edeberi, Sarah Snook, Laurie Metcalf, and more. Check out the full list!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2026
Mary Neely, currently on Broadway in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, will bring THE MARY SHOW to Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, featuring comedians and performers from SNL, Hacks, and Wicked.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has named Jason Daunter as its new Theatre Director. Mr. Daunter’s responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing all aspects of the theatre, its rehearsal hall, and the staff.
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2026
Broadway shows celebrated the Knicks win with several callouts and references over the weekend. See videos of how Aladdin, & Juliet, Death of a Salesman, The Rocky Horror Show, Chicago, Hamilton, and Maybe Happy Ending all joined in the celebration.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 15, 2026
The theater world never really slows down — and this week is proof. The Lost Boys dominated our Theater Fans' Choice Awards, sweeping nearly every musical category, while the Washington National Opera's legal battle with the Kennedy Center over $17 million in disputed funds continues to unfold. On a more hopeful note, Berkeley's beloved Aurora Theatre is planning its comeback after a year in the dark. All that, plus BroadwayWorld has launched a brand-new Producer Fantasy Game — so if you've ever thought you could pick the hits, now's your chance to prove it.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Mercer County Community College's Tomato Patch Summer Workshops offer school-age students classes in theater, dance, vocal music, video production, and visual art, taught by professional artists at the West Windsor campus.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
The results are in for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Lost Boys dominated the night with wins including Best New Musical, Best Direction, and Best Lead Performer, while Death of a Salesman and Every Brilliant Thing's Daniel Radcliffe led the play categories.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Look at how Broadway’s biggest stars celebrated both on and off the stage at last night’s 79th Annual Tony Awards, from the Baccarat x Dewar’s Scotch Whisky Speakeasy at the ceremony’s telecast.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
by Brett Cullum - Jun 8, 2026
Whether you’re a #1 fan of Stephen King or just coming in the door, this MISERY is worth enduring. The acting is top-notch, and the tech puts the film to shame.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
by Emilia Ruiz de Somocurcio - Jun 8, 2026
La ceremonia de este 7 de junio concluye con un empate entre LOST BOYS, RAGTIME y SCHIGADOON! con cuatro premios cada uno
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 Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, 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 won numerous prestigious awards throughout her Broadway career. Her accolades include multiple Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman and Three Tall Women's Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, as well as Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for A Doll's House, Part 2. She has also received Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Death of a Salesman, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both Three Tall Women and November, and Outstanding Lead Actress from The Lortels for The Other Place. Additionally, Metcalf has earned multiple Obie Awards for Performance for her work in The Other Place, A Lie of the Mind, and Balm in Gilead.
