Laurie Metcalf: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1978–2025
- box office
- $1.28B
- nominations
- 6
- average score
- 80
- Born
- June 16, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, Comedian
- Years active
- 1974-present
- Spouses
- Jeff Perry, Matt Roth
- Children
- 4
The Best Laurie Metcalf Movies
The films of Laurie Metcalf that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Toy Story 4 (2019) leads with $1.07B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $1.07B Toy Story 4 2019 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $79M Lady Bird 2017 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $44.9M Pacific Heights 1990 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $27.7M Internal Affairs 1990 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $27.4M Desperately Seeking Susan 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $16.7M Blink 1993 · Crime
Laurie Metcalf's Career in Numbers
Laurie Metcalf's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Laurie Metcalf works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Wedding (1978) to Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Laurie Metcalf Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Laurie Metcalf's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Laurie Metcalf Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Comedy 7
- Documentary 2
- Crime 2
- Adventure 1
- Thriller 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Laurie Metcalf has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Laurie Metcalf Career Milestones
- First film
- A Wedding 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Toy Story 4 $1.07B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- Janis Ian: Breaking Silence 2025
Laurie Metcalf Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Laurie Metcalf is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Laurie Metcalf Movies as an Actor
22- 2025
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Documentary Worldwide box office: $47.7K Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2023
Somewhere in Queens as Angela Russo · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.8M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2019 Toy Story 4 Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2017 Lady Bird as Marion McPherson · Drama Worldwide box office: $79M Movie Echo Score: 85
- 2007
The Pixar Story as Mrs. Davis (voice) (archive footage) · Documentary - 1999
Balloon Farm as Casey Johnson · Drama - 1998
Always Outnumbered as Halley Grimes · Drama - 1997
Chicago Cab as Female Ad Exec · Comedy Worldwide box office: $23.9K - 1996
Dear God as Rebecca Frazen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.14M - 1993 Blink as Candice · Crime Worldwide box office: $16.7M
- 1993
A Dangerous Woman as Anita · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.5M - 1993
Two Mikes Don’t Make a Wright as Emma · Comedy - 1990 Pacific Heights Thriller Worldwide box office: $44.9M
- 1990 Internal Affairs Drama Worldwide box office: $27.7M
- 1988
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings as Emma · Comedy - 1988
Miles from Home as Exotic Dancer · Crime Worldwide box office: $189K - 1988
Stars & Bars as Melissa · Comedy - 1987
Candy Mountain as Alice · Music Worldwide box office: $7.12K - 1987
Making Mr. Right as Sandy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.58M - 1985
The Execution of Raymond Graham as Carol Graham · Drama - 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan Drama Worldwide box office: $27.4M
- 1978
A Wedding as Maid (uncredited) · Comedy
Laurie Metcalf: Awards & Nominations
6 nominations across 6 award bodies, from 2018 to 2018. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 90th Academy Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Lady Bird
- 71st British Academy Film Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Lady Bird
- 23rd Critics' Choice Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Lady Bird
- 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor Lady Bird
- 75th Golden Globe Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy Lady Bird
- 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Laurie Metcalf: Nominated Best Supporting Female Lady Bird
Who Is Laurie Metcalf?
Laurie Metcalf was born in Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1978, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Laurie Metcalf, born as Laura Elizabeth Metcalf on the 16th of June 1955, is a widely recognized American actress and comedian. Known for her versatility and ability to tackle complex roles in various settings, she has garnered numerous accolades in a flourishing career spanning over four decades. These include four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, along with nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
Metcalf kickstarted her career with the renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company and has consistently performed in Chicago theatre. Her debut on Broadway occurred with the 1985 play 'My Thing of Love'. She has gained six Tony Award nominations, clinching the Best Actress in a Play in 2017 for her role in 'A Doll's House, Part 2' and Best Featured Actress in a Play for her part in the 2018 revival of Edward Albee's 'Three Tall Women'. Metcalf gained nationwide attention for her role as Jackie Harris in Roseanne (1988–1997, 2018), winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for it. Her contribution to the film industry is equally significant, with her best-known role being Marion McPherson in Greta Gerwig's comedy-drama film 'Lady Bird' (2017). She has also lent her voice to Mrs. Davis, the mother of Andy, in the Toy Story franchise.
Who Laurie Metcalf Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Laurie Metcalf shares the most films with. Wallace Shawn comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Tom Hanks (3).
Laurie Metcalf: Questions & Answers
How many movies Laurie Metcalf has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Laurie Metcalf been in?
Laurie Metcalf is credited on 25 films, from 1978 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Laurie Metcalf's highest-grossing movie?
Toy Story 4 (2019) is Laurie Metcalf's biggest box office hit, with $1.07B worldwide, ahead of Lady Bird (2017) ($79M). Across every film with box office figures, Laurie Metcalf's movies have made $1.28B.
Laurie Metcalf's biggest hits What is the best Laurie Metcalf movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Laurie Metcalf's best-rated film is Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025) with a score of 86, followed by Lady Bird (2017) (85).
Best Laurie Metcalf movies, ranked Has Laurie Metcalf won an Oscar?
Laurie Metcalf has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Laurie Metcalf has 0 wins from 6 nominations.
How old is Laurie Metcalf?
Laurie Metcalf is 71 years old, born on June 16, 1955 in Carbondale, Illinois, U.S..
What is Laurie Metcalf's newest movie?
The most recent film on Laurie Metcalf's filmography is Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025).
Who does Laurie Metcalf work with most often?
Laurie Metcalf shares the most films with Wallace Shawn (4 films), Tom Hanks (3 films) and John Malkovich (3 films).
The Best Laurie Metcalf Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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