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- Roseanne Barr (Roseanne Conner) Before she became known as America's outspoken mom on Roseanne, Roseanne Barr was a stand-up comedian. She wasn't afraid to say what was on her mind, so it's no surprise she was "canceled" after making a racist comment on Twitter about Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett.
- John Goodman (Dan Conner) Many of us remember John Goodman as Fred Flinstone in the 1994 film, The Flinstones, but that's far from his most impressive credit.
- Laurie Metcalf (Jackie Harris) Laurie played Roseanne's younger sister, Jackie, on Roseanne, and is still in The Conners as the kids' loving aunt. While Roseanne was one of Laurie's earliest television roles, she has since made moves, winning an Emmy for her guest role in Hacks in 2022 and an Academy Award nomination for her role as Marion McPherson in Lady Bird.
- Lecy Goranson (Becky Conner) Lecy Goranson played the original Becky, although she left temporarily to attend Vassar College. Her sporadic appearances and scheduling were played as a gag, so she returned in full to The Conners as Becky later on.
- Natalie West
- Sandra Bernhard
- Martin Mull
- Johnny Galecki
- Glenn Quinn
- Estelle Parsons
- Sarah Chalke
- Alicia "Lecy" Goranson
- Sara Gilbert
- Michael Fishman
Crystal Anderson
Natalie West was a regular Roseannecast member for two seasons. She played Crystal Anderson, Roseanne's neurotic best friend who ends up becoming her stepmother after marrying Dan Conner's father. Related: 10 Couples That Would Have Made A Lot Of Sense (But Never Got Together) On The Conners After her run on Roseanne West appeared in a handful of films including Nate & Margaret, but her main focus was the stage, and she was a regular face on the Chicago theater scene. West has also appeared i...
Nancy Lynn Bartlett
Sandra Bernhard played Nancy Lynn Bartlett, the wife of Arnie, one of Dan's friends, who would eventually come out as a lesbian. Nancy could be self-centered, but she was an incredibly loyal friend, and her character were enhanced by Bernhard's comedic talents. The versatile Bernhard has a large catalog of television and film appearances along with releasing several records and books. She appeared in an episode of American Horror Story: Apocalypse, and became a regular on the 2022 season, Ame...
Leon Carp
Veteran of both the big and small screen, character actor Martin Mull played Leon Carp, Roseanne's boss turned business partner and begrudging friend. Related: The Worst Season Of 10 Great TV Shows, According To Reddit Mull is best known for his work in the cult classic movie Clue and '90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch. His notable post-Roseanne projects include narrating the 2018 little-seen but fascinating A Futile and Stupid Gesture as a grown-up Doug Kenny, guest-starring on Community...
David Maurice Healy
The more polite and polished of the Healy brothers, David Healy was the boyfriend and then husband of Darlene Conner, and he returned to The Connersfor two seasons. However, actor Johnny Galecki is much more known his role in another sitcom. Galecki played protagonist Leonard Hofstadter on smash-hit series The Big Bang Theory, the "straight man" who pined for his neighbor across the hall. The actor has had smaller roles in other films and television shows as well.
Mark Healy
Actor Glenn Quinn played Mark Healy on Roseanne for nearly the entirety of its '90s run. Mark was a rebellious teen going nowhere fast, but he grew up over time thanks to help from the Conners. Quinn went on to play Allen Francis Doyle, one of the most likable characters in Angel for a short time afterward. However, the actor tragically passed away in 2002 at the age of 32. His role was not recast, and Roseanne's "Eggs Over, Not Easy" episode was dedicated to him.
Beverly Harris
Estelle Parsons returned to The Conners as Beverly "Bev" Harris at age 95 and the character remains as critical and bossy as ever as the elderly grandmother of the Conner clan. Related: 10 Main Cast Members Of Avatar (& Where Are They Now) Parsons had a long rich history of acting before Roseanne, including winning an Academy Award for Bonnie and Clyde. After Roseanne, the actress remained largely out of the spotlight except for a few TV experiences, which include Grace and Frankie and The Go...
Becky Conner-Healy
Becky Conner has the fortune of being played by not one but two talented actors. Sarah Chalke took over the role of the eldest Conner child in seasons 6,7, and 9 while Alicia Goranson went to college. Chalke played Becky Conner as the same spoiled, put-together daughter that audiences had come to love. Chalke had a fantastic career after the show, claiming a lead role on Scrubs as Dr. Elliot Reid as well as lending her voice to a number of Netflix animated shows. Currently, she is the voice o...
Becky Conner
The first actor to play Becky Conner, Goranson resumed her role in 2018 and is now a main character on The Conners. As an adult, Becky Conner is more or less the same person she was as a child but with added adult pressures and vices, like an addiction to alcohol. Before The Conners, Goranson could be seen on episodes of Sex and the City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Fringe, Damages, and Inside Amy Schumer.
Darlene Conner
Sara Gilbert plays Darlene Conner in both The Conners and Roseanneand has been a series lead each time. The domineering Darlene is the closest of the Conner children to her mother. Between her major Roseanne franchise roles, Gilbert appeared in many television shows. And for a period, she and her Roseanne co-star Johnny Galecki both starred in The Big Bang Theory. Gilbert played Leslie Winkle, one of Leonard's colleagues and occasional rival to Sheldon. Though Gilbert was a regular in season...
D.J. Conner
The oldest son of the Conner family, D.J. Conner is a rebellious boy who is often at the center of some of the more serious Roseanne episodes. In The Conners, D.J. returns from Syria after serving in the military and adjusts to being a civilian and a single parent. Fishman was not asked to return for season 5 of the show and Deadline that he will be pursuing directing and writing opportunities. Fishman became Roseanne's sidekick on The Roseanne Show in 1999 after the series.
- Zachary Moser
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Dec 29, 2023 · From the title character Roseanne Conner to her family and friends, the cast brought authenticity and humor to the small screen, making “Roseanne” a beloved and memorable classic. Let’s take a closer look at the talented individuals who brought these beloved characters to life.
Jul 3, 2024 · This list includes all of the Roseanne main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. You can various bits of trivia about these Roseanne stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is.
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When David was first introduced to the series, his name was Kevin, though it was subsequently changed to David. While applying for college, he uses his full name, David Maurice Healy. As a show inside joke, Roseanne comments in Season 6, "David's not even his real name. Darlene made it up!"
ActorCharacterRoseanne(1)Roseanne(2)Roseanne Conner † (née Harris)Jackie Goldufski (née Harris)Sal BaroneDoes not appearOct 19, 2023 · Although there was a small but well-loved lineage of classic comedies set in ordinary American homes — from The Honeymooners to All in the Family — the Roseanne cast depicted a family more real than any seen on television before.
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