Friday, August 8, 2025

Laurie Metcalf at Fan Expo 2024

FanExpo returns to Chicago August 15-17. Of course, I will be "On the Beat" all weekend.
I was never a huge fan of Roseanne, but I did appreciate the work of the actors. One of my favorites was Chicago-area gal Laurie Metcalf.
Winner of numerous awards, Metcalf has an impressive resume of stage and screen credits. I had forgotten about some of her earlier roles in films including Uncle Buck and Pacific Heights.
Last year, I had the opportunity to meet Metcalf. At 60, Metcalf looked great. She was in lively spirits and seemed happy to be meeting fans. Of course, in those situations, there isn't a lot of time for talk, but we did chat a bit about some Chicago stuff.
This year, FanExpo has another packed guest lineup. Ewan McGregor, Orlando Bloom and John Cena lead the list, but there are a lot more celebs and even more creative folks in Artist Alley.
For more info on FanExpo go to fanexpohq.com. Also, check here for my recurring coverage.
Laurie Metcalf and me in Rosemont, IL-August 2024.

2 comments:

Jean Parker said...

Great actress ...

Fuji said...

She has aged really well. She looks just like I remember her on Roseanne back in the 90's.