Age: 71
female
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress and comedian. Often described as a character actor, she is known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen. She has received various accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including two Tony Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Metcalf began her career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and frequently works in Chicago theatre. She made her Broadway debut in the 1985 play My Thing of Love. She went on to receive six Tony Award nominations, winning Best Actress in a Play in 2017 for her performance in A Doll's House, Part 2 and Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2018 revival of Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. Her other Tony-nominated roles were for November (2008), The Other Place (2010), Misery (2016), and Hillary and Clinton (2019). She gained national attention for her performance as Jackie Harris on the sitcom Roseanne (1988–1997, 2018) and its spinoff The Conners (2018–present), for which she won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in Hacks (2022), and her other Emmy-nominated roles include 3rd Rock from the Sun (1999), Monk (2006), Desperate Housewives (2007), The Big Bang Theory (2016), Getting On (2013–2015), and Horace and Pete (2016). She also appeared on The Norm Show (1999–2001), Frasier, and The Dropout (2022). In film, Metcalf is best known for her performance as Marion McPherson in Greta Gerwig's comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017). She was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a SAG Award, and a BAFTA Award. From 1995, she has voiced Mrs. Davis, the mother of Andy, in the Toy Story franchise, and voiced Sarah Hawkins in the Disney animated Treasure Planet (2002). Other notable film credits include Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Uncle Buck (1989), JFK (1991), Dear God (1996), Georgia Rule (2007) and Scream 2 (1997).
Laurie Metcalf
Martha Kent
for Martha Kent in SUPERMAN: Man of Steel
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As Krypton dies, Jor-El and Lara send their infant son, Kal-El, to Earth, leaving him a message: among humanity, he’ll be stronger and wiser, but true greatness lies in restraint and compassion. Raised as Clark Kent in Smallville, Clark hides his gifts while learning humility and kindness from his adoptive parents. Searching for purpose, he wanders the world, witnessing both humanity’s darkness and its courage. In Metropolis, Clark joins the Daily Planet, befriends bold reporter Lois Lane and the ever-resourceful Jimmy Olsen, and dons the “S” symbol of hope to become Superman after saving the city from disaster. His heroism captivates a divided public, but Lex Luthor fuels suspicion by leaking Jor-El’s message, painting Superman as an outsider who sees humans as inferior. As fear and debate sweep the city, Luthor unleashes Metallo, a Kryptonite-powered threat. Weakened but undaunted, Superman defeats Metallo by saving him, proving strength through mercy. Lois’s reporting reframes Superman as a hero who could rule but chooses to serve. At sunrise, Clark stands as a beacon of hope, inspiring a world to believe in tomorrow.
