Laurie Metcalf as Mary Cooper
Laurie Metcalf is undoubtedly an A-grade actress, especially in the television category. Metcalf also acted in Roseanne in 1988, as Jackie Harris. The role apparently elevated her career even more. The now 62-year-old has many nominations and awards, she regards herself as a workaholic too. She played Mary Cooper, who is Sheldon’s beloved mom but can not be more different from him personality wise.
polar opposite.
Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle
It seems as though the casting director of The Big Bang Theory may have a thing for casting actors and actresses from Roseanne. Sara Gilbert is also a previous actress from the show, she has made many appearances: 24, Will & Grace, and Private Practice to name a few. She then delved into the world of hosting and producing which she does on the talk show The Talk.