Best known for her role as Jackie Harris on "Roseanne" (1988).
Metcalf is a founder of the famous Steppenwolf theatre in Illinois.
Daughter, Zoe Perry (with Jeff Perry), was born in 1984.
Son, Will Theron Metcalf (with Matt Roth), was born on November 20, 1993.
Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois (majored in theater arts; BA 1977)
Graduate of Edwardsville High School.
At one time typed 90 words per minute.
She grew up in the tiny town of Edwardsville, Illinois.
Daughter, Mae, born by a surrogate. [July 2005]
Laurie Metcalf Detailed Biography
Laurie Metcalf is widely recognized for her long-running role as Jackie, Roseanne's sister on the award-winning television show Roseanne. She is equally known as a sought-after feature film actress with memorable roles in Runaway Bride, Scream II, Bullworth, Leaving Las Vegas, Toy Story and Toy Story II,, A Dangerous Woman, Blink, JFK, Making Mr. Right, Pacific Heights and Internal Affairs. She made her feature film debut in Desperately Seeking Susan as Rosanna Arquette's Valium-dependent sister-in-law. Metcalf currently stars on the hit series The Norm Show. She is a founding member of Chicago's celebrated Steppenwolf Theatre, and won an Obie Award for her New York stage debut as a prostitute in Lanford Wilson's Balm in Gilead.
