Laurie Metcalf
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Plays (May 17, 2026)
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List (May 17, 2026)
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees (May 15, 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.
Photos
Andy Weil, Jack Innanen, Mark Ivanir, Boran Kuzum, Tracey Pakosta, Jinny Howe, Laurie Metcalf, Taylor Ortega, Dan Levy, Elizabeth Perkins, Bela Bajaria, Jacob Gutierrez, Rachel Sennott, Abby Quinn, Jacqui Rivera, Timothy Greenberg, Anne-Marie McGintee and Erin Levy
From: Photos: Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Gutierrez, & More Attend BIG MISTAKES Premiere
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, Death of a Salesman
winner
Laurie Metcalf, Death of a Salesman
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
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: 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: 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
News
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 15, 2026
It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2026
Fresh off his breakout turn on HBO’s The Gilded Age, Ben Ahlers is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time- and doing it in one of the season’s most talked-about revivals. Ahlers checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us about about his journey in the show so far, living up to the hype, and so much more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2026
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from the big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
by Sidney Paterra - May 9, 2026
The results of the 2026 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
Nominations for the 2026 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026
June Squibb made Tony history this morning by becoming the oldest actor to receive a nomination. At age 96, the performer is nominated for her performance as Marjorie in the recent Broadway production of Marjorie Prime.
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026
Nathan Lane recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his turn as Willy Loman in the hit revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Watch the interview, where he spoke about the intimate and cinematic nature of the new production, which is running at the Winter Garden Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The 79th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 5, by Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Catch up on everything you need to know before the announcement!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2026
The 2025/26 Broadway season has officially come to a close, and what a season it has been! Audiences have enjoyed a ton of exciting performances over the past twelve months, and with awards season now upon us, we're looking back at how this year's productions add up and compare to seasons past.
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 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. Additionally, she received the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Edward Albee's Three Tall Women, and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for A Doll's House, Part 2. Metcalf also earned a Performance award at the Obie Awards for The Other Place, as well as an Outstanding Lead Actress recognition at The Lortels for The Other Place. Furthermore, she received a Performance award at the Obie Awards for A Lie of the Mind, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for November, and a Performance award at the Obie Awards for Balm in Gilead. Finally, she was honored with a Performance award at The Theatre World Awards for Balm in Gilead.
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