Zoe Perry Biography

Zoe Perry is an American Actress and TV Personality who is best known for starring in the CBS series “Young Sheldon.” She appears as the young Mary Cooper in the series. 

Zoe Perry Movies and TV Shows / Career

Perry grew up playing on film and TV has set her whole life. Finding that her calling was an actor, she has has the chance to appear alongside her successful parents on a number of projects. She is cast in the film, Young Sheldon. Prior to that, she recurred roles on the TV series “The Family” and “Scandal.” Perry has guest starred on “My Boys,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Conviction,” and “Private Practice.” She has also guest-starred on “Cold Case,” and NCIS on CBS. Perry has also appeared as the young Jackie on “Roseanne,” a role her mom made famous.

She has a vast theater background such as the production of “The Way West and Pot Mom” at Steppenwolf Theater, “Good Television” at the Atlantic Theater Company, and “Anna Christie” at the Odyssey Theater. Perry has also made appearances in “The Autumn Garden” at the Antaeus Theater, “Peace in Our Time,” and “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at Mark Taper Forum.

Perry’s movie credits include “Deception,” “Cotton” with Gary Cole, “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond,” “No Pay, Nudity,” and “Turkey Bowl.” When coming to her education, Perry attended Northwestern University where she was part of the acting club, after transferring from Boston University. It was there that she started her acting career. She was too shy to act in high school.

Zoe Perry Age

Perry is 39 years old as of 2022. She was born on September 26, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 26th of September every year.

Zoe Perry Height

Perry stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5.5 inches (1.66 m).

Zoe Perry Family

Zoe Perry Parents

Perry was born to Laurie Metcalf (mother) and Jeff Perry (father). Perry’s 1st TV roles were 2 appearances as Jackie Harris (as seen in flashback) on the ABC sitcom Roseanne, the character portrayed by her mom. Her parents didn’t want her to pursue acting until she grew up an adult when she began to fear the effect of stress. Perry performed in “The Other Place” on Broadway, in the year 2013 alongside her mom. Perry’s parents married in the year 1983 and divorced three years later (1986).

Zoe Perry Father

Perry’s father Zoe Perry is an American actor in film, stage, and TV. He is also a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Zoe is well-known for his role as Richard Katimski on “My So-Called Life” (teen drama), as Cyrus Beene on “Scandal” (political drama), and as Thatcher Grey on “Grey’s Anatomy” (medical drama). Also, he is famous for his role as Inspector Harvey Leek on “Nash Bridges” (a CBS crime drama). He is 67 years old as of 2022 having been born on August 16, 1955. After Zoe and Perry’s mom Laurie divorced, he married Grey’s Anatomy’s casting director, Linda Lowy, and they live happily with their daughter Leah Perry.

Zoe Perry Mother

Perry’s mother Laurie Metcalf is a famous American Award-winning actress. She is 67 years old as of 2022 having been born on June 16, 1955. After Laurie and Perry’s dad Zoe divorced, she married an American actor, Matt Roth.

Zoe Perry Siblings

Perry grew up alongside her 2 half-siblings, Leah Perry (sister) and Will Theron Roth (brother). Leah and Perry share the same dad but a different mom. Will Theron and Perry share the same mom but a different dad.

Zoe Perry Husband

Perry is married to Gab Taraboulsy. They tied the knot in the year 2021. They happily reside in Los Angeles, California. Information about their wedding and engagement is unknown. There will be an update with further details about their love life. There is also no information regarding Perry having any children.

Zoe Perry Net Worth

Perry has an annual estimated net worth ranging from $500,000 to $1 Million.

Zoe Perry Young Sheldon

Perry is one of the main characters of the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon where she appeared as the young Mary Cooper. In the series, she was cast as Mary the mother of Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), Georgie (Montana Jordan), and Missy (Raegan Revord), and the wife to George Cooper Sr.(Lance Barber). Mary is very protective and patient with Sheldon Cooper and deeply loves him, and wants to protect him for as long as she can.

She at times struggles to understand him as he is academically gifted, and at times he lacks a full understanding of social cues. Mary Cooper is a devout Southern Baptist who works at her local church. Young Sheldon is a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory and Perry has played the main role from 2017 to the present. The show has so far released 5 seasons and the sixth season is set to be released in 2023.