06/16/2026
Happy 71st Birthday Laurie Metcalf!
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Born on June 16, 1955, in Carbondale, Illinois, Laurie Metcalf has built one of the most acclaimed careers in television, film, theater, and voice acting.
Many fans first came to know her as Jackie Harris on the hit sitcom Roseanne, a role that earned her multiple Emmy Awards and made her one of television's most beloved comedic performers.
She later became a fan favorite to a new generation as Mary Cooper, the deeply religious and often hilarious mother of Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.
Disney and Pixar fans have heard Metcalf's work in several memorable animated films. She voiced Andy's Mom, Mrs.
Davis, throughout all four Toy Story films, making her one of the few actors to appear across the entire original saga.
Her warm and caring performance helped make Andy's home feel authentic and relatable.
Metcalf also voiced Sarah Hawkins in Treasure Planet
(2002), the loving mother of Jim Hawkins, and Lucille Krunklehorn in Meet the Robinsons (2007), adding two more memorable Disney characters to her résumé.
Beyond her Disney work, Metcalf has earned widespread acclaim for her stage performances, film roles, and television appearances, establishing herself as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
Whether providing the voice of a beloved animated mother or delivering unforgettable performances on screen and stage, Laurie Metcalf has spent decades entertaining audiences around the world.
Happy Birthday, Laurie!
