Laurie Metcalf
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress and comedian. Often described as a character actor, she is known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen. She has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including two Tony Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Metcalf began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company a...
Known For
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
American Dad!
Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
Beatrice Carver
Saturday Night Live
Weekend Update Reporter
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Desperate Housewives
Carolyn Bigsby
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Filmography
Everybody Digs Bill Evans
2026
as Mary
Scream 7
2026
as Debbie Salt
Big Mistakes
2026
as Linda Dardano
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
2025
as Self
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône
2025
as Self
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
as Augusta Gein
Elsbeth
2024
as Regina Coburn
Somewhere in Queens
2023
as Angela Russo
Carol & the End of the World
2023
as HR Lady (voice)
The Dropout
2022
as Phyllis Gardner
Q-Force
2021
as V (voice)
Hacks
2021
as Weed
Barbecue
2020
as Lillie Anne
The Accidental Wolf
2020
as Cast
Toy Story 4
2019
as Andy's Mom (voice)
The Conners
2018
as Jackie Harris
Lady Bird
2017
as Marion McPherson
Starring Austin Pendleton
2016
as Self
Horace and Pete
2016
as Sarah
Supergirl
2015
as Mary McGowan
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Long Day's Journey Into Night
2014
as Mary Tyrone
The McCarthys
2014
as Marjorie McCarthy
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014
as Gabrielle
Playing House
2014
as Dr. Leslie Rollins
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
Getting On
2013
as Jenna James
Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective
2011
as Self
Toy Story 3
2010
as Andy's Mom (voice)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
Stop-Loss
2008
as Mrs. Colson
Easy Money
2008
Meet the Robinsons
2007
as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
Georgia Rule
2007
as Paula Richards
The Pixar Story
2007
as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage)
Raines
2007
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Mary Cooper
Steel City
2006
as Marianne Karn
Beer League
2006
as Artie's Mom
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Phyllis
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Beatrice Carver
American Dad!
2005
as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
Desperate Housewives
2004
as Carolyn Bigsby
Charlie Lawrence
2003
as Sarah Dolecek
Treasure Planet
2002
as Sarah (voice)
Monk
2002
as Cora Little
Without a Trace
2002
as Susan Hopkins
God, the Devil and Bob
2000
as Donna Alman (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Susan
Toy Story 2
1999
as Andy's Mom (voice)
Runaway Bride
1999
as Betty Trout (uncredited)
Balloon Farm
1999
as Casey Johnson
The Norm Show
1999
as Laurie Freeman
Bulworth
1998
as Mimi
Always Outnumbered
1998
as Halley Grimes
Chicago Cab
1998
as Female Ad Exec
The Long Island Incident
1998
as Carolyn McCarthy
U Turn
1997
as Bus Station Clerk
Scream 2
1997
as Debbie Salt
King of the Hill
1997
as Cissy Cobb (voice)
Dharma & Greg
1997
as Spyder
Dear God
1996
as Rebecca Frazen
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
1996
as Self
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
as Jennifer Ravelli
Toy Story
1995
as Mrs. Davis (voice)
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
as Landlady
The Secret Life of Houses
1994
as Ann
Duckman
1994
as Sophie (voice)
Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright
1993
as Emma
A Dangerous Woman
1993
as Anita
Blink
1993
as Candice
Frasier
1993
as Nanny G
Mistress
1992
as Rachel Landisman
The Jackie Thomas Show
1992
as Jackie Harris
JFK
1991
as Susie Cox
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
1991
as Self
Pacific Heights
1990
as Stephanie MacDonald
Internal Affairs
1990
as Amy Wallace
Uncle Buck
1989
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
Miles from Home
1988
as Exotic Dancer
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
1988
as Emma
Stars & Bars
1988
as Melissa
Candy Mountain
1988
as Alice
Roseanne
1988
as Jackie Harris
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
Making Mr. Right
1987
as Sandy
Price Check
1987
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Leslie Glass
The Execution of Raymond Graham
1985
as Carol Graham
The Equalizer
1985
as Theresa
The Visitor
1982
A Wedding
1978
as Maid (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Weekend Update Reporter
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee
The Oscars
1953
as Self