Lauren "Laurie" Ophelia Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is a three-time Emmy Award-winning American actress. She is widely known for her performance as Jackie Harris in Roseanne. However, she is also a major force in Chicago theater, probably best known for her critically acclaimed performance in the 1983 revival of Balm in Gilead.
Great-niece of screenwriter Zoe Akins.
Best known for her role as Jackie Harris on "Roseanne" (1988).
Metcalf is a founding ensemble member of the famous Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Her ex-husband, Jeff Perry (I), was one of the three founders of the troupe.
Daughter, Zoe Perry (with Jeff Perry (I)), was born in 1984.
Son, Will Theron Metcalf (with Matt Roth (I)), was born on November 20, 1993.
Received her BA in Theatre from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois in 1976.
Graduate of Edwardsville High School.
At one time typed 90 words per minute.
She grew up in the town of Edwardsville, Illinois.
(July 2005) Daughter, Mae, born by a surrogate.
