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Laurie Metcalf


Laurie Metcalf was born June 16, 1955, in Carbondale, Illinois. She was raised in Edwardsville, Illinois, as the eldest of three children born to James and Libby Metcalf. Laurie attended Illinois State University, where she obtained her bachelor of arts in theater in 1977. In her class were the immeasurable talents of John Malkovich, Glenne Headly... See full bio »
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 3 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards »

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 2014 Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (TV Series)
Gabrielle
- Baby (2014) ... Gabrielle
 2013 The Goodwin Games (TV Series)
Dr. Richland
- The Box (2013) ... Dr. Richland
- Small Town (2013) ... Dr. Richland
 2010 Strange Brew (TV Movie)
 2010 Toy Story 3
Andy's Mom (voice)
 2009 The Farm (TV Movie)
Warden Margaret Elder
 2008-2009 Easy Money (TV Series)
Bobette Buffkin
- Bags, Bangles and Booty (2009) ... Bobette Buffkin
- Bella Roma (2009) ... Bobette Buffkin
- BassMaster (2009) ... Bobette Buffkin
- Extra Mayo (2009) ... Bobette Buffkin
- Chock Full O'Nuts (2008) ... Bobette Buffkin
 2007 Raines (TV Series)
Alice Brody
- Reconstructing Alice (2007) ... Alice Brody
 2007 The Virgin of Akron, Ohio (TV Series)
Lydia
- Pilot (2007) ... Lydia
 2006 My Boys (TV Series)
Aunt Phyllis
- When Heroes Fall from Grace (2006) ... Aunt Phyllis
 2006 Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)
Beatrice Carver
- The Name of the Game (2006) ... Beatrice Carver
 2006 Monk (TV Series)
Cora Little
- Mr. Monk Bumps His Head (2006) ... Cora Little
 2006 Steel City
Marianne Karn
 2005 Fun with Dick and Jane
Jane's Boss Phyllis (uncredited)
 2005 Without a Trace (TV Series)
Susan Hopkins
- A Day in the Life (2005) ... Susan Hopkins
 2004 Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series)
Crystalline
- White Box (2004) ... Crystalline
 2004 Frasier (TV Series)
Nanny G
- Caught in the Act (2004) ... Nanny G
 2004 Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series)
Susan
- Lois' Sister (2004) ... Susan
 2003 Charlie Lawrence (TV Series)
Sarah Dolecek
- I'll Take the Low Road (2003) ... Sarah Dolecek
- Dinner and a Breakdown (2003) ... Sarah Dolecek
- New Kid in School (2003) ... Sarah Dolecek
- A Vote of Confidence (2003) ... Sarah Dolecek
- Episode #1.3 ... Sarah Dolecek
 2003 Phil at the Gate (TV Movie)
Teddy Duffy
 2002 Two Families (TV Movie)
 2000-2001 God, the Devil and Bob (TV Series)
Donna Allman
- Bob Gets Involved (2001) ... Donna Allman (voice)
- God's Girlfriend (2001) ... Donna Allman (voice)
- Bob's Father (2001) ... Donna Allman (voice)
- There's Too Much Sex on TV (2001) ... Donna Allman (voice)
- Neighbor's Keeper (2001) ... Donna Allman (voice)
 2000 Timecode
Dava Adair - Take 1 (scenes deleted)
 1999 Toy Story 2
Andy's Mom (voice)
 1999 Runaway Bride
Betty Trout (uncredited)
 1999 Balloon Farm (TV Movie)
Casey Johnson
 1998 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV Series)
Jennifer Ravelli
- D3: Judgment Day (1998) ... Jennifer Ravelli
- I Am Dick Pentameter! (1998) ... Jennifer Ravelli
- What's Love Got to Do, Got to Do with Dick? (1998) ... Jennifer Ravelli
 1998 Bulworth
Mimi
 1998 The Long Island Incident (TV Movie)
Carolyn McCarthy
 1998 Always Outnumbered (TV Movie)
Halley Grimes
 1997 Dharma & Greg (TV Series)
Spyder
- Instant Dharma (1997) ... Spyder
 1997 Life with Louie (TV Series)
Miss Kinney
- The Kiss Is the Thing (1997) ... Miss Kinney (voice)
 1997 The Eddie Files (TV Series)
Special Agent Hicks
- Decimals: The Fake Money Caper (1997) ... Special Agent Hicks
 1997 U Turn
Bus Station Clerk
 1997 King of the Hill (TV Series)
Cissy Cobb
- Peggy the Boggle Champ (1997) ... Cissy Cobb (voice)
 1995-1996 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV Series)
- Forbidden Fruit (1996) ... (voice)
- Research and Destroy (1995) ... (voice)
 1995 Toy Story
Mrs. Davis (voice)
 1994 Blink
Candice
 1993 A Dangerous Woman
Anita
 1992 Mistress
Rachel Landisman
 1991 JFK
Susie Cox
 1990 Pacific Heights
Stephanie MacDonald
 1988 Miles from Home
Exotic Dancer
 1988 Stars and Bars
Melissa
 1987 Making Mr. Right
Sandy
 1987 Candy Mountain
Alice
 1986 The Equalizer (TV Series)
Theresa
- No Conscience (1986) ... Theresa
 1985 The Execution of Raymond Graham (TV Movie)
Carol Graham
 1981 Saturday Night Live (TV Series)
Weekend Update Reporter
- Jr. Walker & the All-Stars (1981) ... Weekend Update Reporter
 1978 A Wedding
Maid (uncredited)
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Other Works:

Stage: Balm in Gilead (1982) (Obie award) with Steppenwolf Theater Company & Circle Rep. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | See more »

Height:

5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Personal Quote:

I dont know if ISU helped me become what I am, but I know that if I hadnt gone there, I wouldnt be what I am today. See more »

Trivia:

She was awarded the 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for "Educating Rita" at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. See more »

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