Laurie Metcalf: A Hollywood Icon's Early Years

Laurie Metcalf is a household name, thanks to her iconic roles in TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and Roseanne. But before she became a household name, she won a breakout role in the late '80s on the beloved sitcom Roseanne.

Read on to see her early steps into sitcom fame before she reached international stardom.

Laurie Metcalf found fame on the sitcom Roseanne, playing the lovable but intimidating character of Jackie Harris.

Born on June 16, 1955, the actress rose to fame with roles on stage before her breakout casting in TV sitcom Roseanne.

Before this, she worked on several projects, including Desperately Seeking Susan and Candy Mountain.

Laurie worked with industry greats on the 1991 drama JFK, starring Gary Oldman and Kevin Costner.

In 1991, Laurie appeared in one of her best-loved roles as Susie Cox in JFK. The acclaimed drama took home two Oscars, but Laurie would have to wait until 2018 for her Academy nod.

Laurie has had her fair share of sitcom credits, with roles on Roseanne, The Big Bang Theory, and The McCarthys.

But she's also done plenty of work in more hard-hitting film and TV, including cult classic Lady Bird, crime thriller Blink, and Netflix biopic series Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Laurie brought her characteristic charm to the role of Jackie Harris, partnering a threatening gaze with a warmth and likability on screen.

The actress is still beloved for her emotional delivery and has won numerous awards, including three Primetime Emmy awards for her role as Jackie Harris.