Mary Cooper
Laurie Metcalf, another Roseanne alumni, filled the role of Mary Cooper on the show. Mary was the polar antithesis of her wunderkind son, a fervent Christian whose values were in direct contradiction with those of Sheldon. Despite this, Mary was still available to assist Sheldon when he needed it most.
Mary Cooper
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Played By Laurie Metcalf
Metcalf has been working as an actress for more than four decades. She began her professional career on Broadway and later moved to television, where she starred as Jackie Harris on Roseanne for nearly a decade until retiring from the show. Metcalf recently received a scathing review for her portrayal in Lady Bird, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination for best actress.
Played By Laurie Metcalf
