(January 2008) Appearing in David Mamet`s play, November, at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York City.

Teaches Scene Study at Steppenwolf Theater School West in Los Angeles, California.

Awarded the 1984 Theatre World Award and an Obie Award for her performance in "Balm in Gilead.".

Nominated for the 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in David Mamet`s "November".

Daughter, Mae, born by a surrogate. [July 2005]

She grew up in the town of Edwardsville, Illinois.

At one time typed 90 words per minute.

Graduate of Edwardsville High School.

Received her BA in Theatre from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois in 1976.

Son, Will Theron Metcalf (with Matt Roth), was born on November 20, 1993.

Daughter, Zoe Perry (with Jeff Perry), was born in 1984.

Metcalf is a founding ensemble member of the famous Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Her ex-husband, Jeff Perry, was one of the three founders of the troupe.

Best known for her role as Jackie Harris on "Roseanne" (1988).

Great-niece of screenwriter Zoe Akins.

Spouse: Matt Roth (1993 - present) 2 children; Jeff Perry (1983 - 1992) (divorced) 1 child