Laurie Metcalf
1 quotesTelevision Actor · Born Jun 16, 1955 · United States Of America · Female
Laura Elizabeth "Laurie" Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress. She is known for her television roles as Jackie Harris on the ABC sitcom Roseanne (1988–97); Carolyn Bigsby on Desperate Housewives (2006); the recurring role of Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory (2007–present); Dr. Jenna James on Getting On (2013–15), and Marjorie McCarthy in The McCarthys (2014–15). She voiced the role of Mrs. Davis in the Toy Story film series. Her other film appearances include Making Mr. Right (1987), JFK (1991), Mistress (1992), and as Debbie Salt / Mrs. Loomis in Scream 2 (1997). She has also appeared in commercials for Plan USA, a humanitarian organization which helps children in need around the world. Metcalf began her career with the Steppenwolf Theater Company and frequently works in Chicago theater, including the 1983 revival of Balm in Gilea