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Also Known As Laura Elizabeth Metcalf
Born June 16, 1955 (age 71) • Carbondale • Illinois
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (2026) • Tony Awards (2018) • Tony Awards (2017) • Emmy Award (1994) • Emmy Award (1993) • Emmy Award (1992)

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