Acting
Laurie Metcalf
- Titles
- 52movies43TV shows
- Career
Active from 1985 to 2026, busiest in 1988 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 16top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
Lady Bird85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 69 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy5.5average 2.7
- Contemporary Realism7.6average 5.2
- Wit & Wordplay5.5average 3.7
- Cringe Humor3.8average 2.2
- Family Dynamics6.1average 4.7
- Satire & Parody3.7average 2.3
- Social Commentary6.3average 4.9
- Wholesome4.2average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Historical0.7, average 2.6
- Adrenaline3.4, average 5.1
- Violence2.7, average 4.3
- Scare1.4, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 7
- Social Commentary 6
- Independent Film 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Family Drama 3
- Character Study 3
- Gritty Realism 2
- Contemporary Setting 2
- Mystery 2
- Moral Decay 2
- Character-Driven Comedy 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Steven WrightActorDesperately Seeking Susan, The Appointments of Dennis Jennings, Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright
Ames McNamaraActorThe Conners, Roseanne
Alicia GoransonActorThe Conners, Roseanne
Aidan QuinnActorDesperately Seeking Susan, Blink
Paul DillonActorBlink, Chicago Cab
Jay R. FergusonActorThe Conners, Easy Money
Rowan AtkinsonActorThe Appointments of Dennis Jennings, Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright
Richard GereActorInternal Affairs, Miles from Home
Sara GilbertActorThe Conners, Roseanne
Michael FishmanActorThe Conners, Roseanne
Lois SmithActorLady Bird, The Execution of Raymond Graham
Roberts BlossomActorBalloon Farm, Candy Mountain
Movies and TV shows
822020s
12 titles · average score 64
70
TV show · as Linda Dardano
45
as Debbie Salt
32
TV show · as Augusta Gein
67
TV show · as Regina Coburn
73
as Angela Russo
76
TV show · as HR Lady (voice)
79
TV show · as Phyllis Gardner
50
TV show · as V (voice)
86
TV show · as Weed
TV show · as Cast
as Lillie Anne
2010s
12 titles · average score 74
84
as Andy's Mom (voice)
64
TV show · as Jackie Harris
85
as Marion McPherson
85
TV show · as Sarah
69
TV show · as Mary McGowan
59
TV show · as Marjorie McCarthy
as Mary Tyrone
74
TV show · as Gabrielle
76
TV show · as Dr. Leslie Rollins
80
TV show · as Jenna James
53
TV show · as Dr. Richland
89
as Andy's Mom (voice)
2000s
19 titles · average score 64
54
TV show
75
TV show · as Mary Cooper
67
as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
58
as Marianne Karn
75
TV show · as Beatrice Carver
60
TV show · as Elizabeth Hadley (voice)
76
TV show · as Carolyn Bigsby
82
TV show · as Cora Little
71
TV show · as Susan Hopkins
69
as Sarah (voice)
53
TV show · as Donna Alman (voice)
87
TV show · as Susan
1990s
27 titles · average score 65
50
TV show · as Laurie Freeman
88
as Andy's Mom (voice)
59
as Female Ad Exec
54
as Carolyn McCarthy
78
TV show · as Cissy Cobb (voice)
30
as Rebecca Frazen
63
as Candice
85
TV show · as Nanny G
49
as Rachel Landisman
80
as Susie Cox
56
as Stephanie MacDonald
67
as Amy Wallace
1980s
10 titles · average score 62
64
as Marcie Dahlgren-Frost
71
TV show · as Jackie Harris
58
as Exotic Dancer
67
as Alice
46
as Melissa
53
as Sandy
72
as Leslie Glass
63
as Carol Graham
62
TV show · as Theresa
1970s
2 titles · average score 67
66
as Maid (uncredited)
69
TV show · as Self (uncredited) / Weekend Update Reporter