Will Theron Roth: Who Is Laurie Metcalf’s Son?
Will Theron Roth is the son of actress Laurie Metcalf and actor Matt Roth, who met on the set of Roseanne. He was born in 1993, has three siblings, and chose not to go into acting. He married in October 2022 and keeps his life almost entirely out of public view.
Because he stays private, most online profiles fill the gaps with guesses: invented birthdays, job titles, net worth figures. This page sticks to what mainstream outlets and public records actually report, and marks everything else clearly.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information | Source quality |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Will Theron Roth (reported birth name Will Theron Metcalf) | Reported by Hello! |
| Born | 1993 | Confirmed |
| Age | 32 or 33 in 2026, depending on birthday | Based on birth year |
| Exact birth date | Not public | Any specific date online is unverified |
| Mother | Laurie Metcalf | Confirmed |
| Father | Matt Roth | Confirmed |
| Siblings | Zoe Perry, Mae Roth, Donovan Roth | Confirmed |
| Married | October 2022, in Pennsylvania | Reported by Parade, Hello! and AOL |
| Profession | Not publicly disclosed | Not an actor |
| Net worth | Not known | No reliable figure exists |
Will’s parents: Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth
Will’s mother is one of the most decorated actresses of her generation. Laurie Metcalf played Jackie Harris on Roseanne, voiced Andy’s mom in the Toy Story films, and played Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory. She won three straight Emmys for Roseanne, from 1992 to 1994, so Will was born right in the middle of that run. She also earned an Oscar nomination for Lady Bird and won a Tony Award in 2017 for A Doll’s House, Part 2.
His father, Matt Roth, was born in 1964. He had a recurring role on Roseanne in 1992 and 1993 as Fisher, Jackie’s abusive boyfriend. He later played Art Shepherd on Desperate Housewives in 2006.
The couple’s timeline runs like this:
- Early 1990s: Metcalf and Roth start dating while working on Roseanne.
- 1993: Will is born, roughly 12 years before his parents marry.
- 2005: They marry. Their daughter Mae is born the same year.
- 2006: They begin fostering a six-year-old boy, Donovan, and later adopt him.
- November 2008: They separate.
- September 2011: Roth files for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
- May 2014: The divorce becomes final.
Roth remarried in 2015. Metcalf has not remarried.
Why “Theron” and why “Roth”?
Searchers often ask about the name. Hello! reports that Will was born Will Theron Metcalf and later took the surname Roth. That fits the timeline: his parents did not marry until he was about 12.
Theron is his middle name. It has nothing to do with actress Charlize Theron, a mix-up that shows up in some search suggestions. Neither he nor his parents have publicly explained why they chose it.
Will Theron Roth’s siblings
Will is the second of Laurie Metcalf’s four children. He has one older half-sister and two younger siblings.
| Sibling | Relation to Will | Born | What they do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Perry | Older half-sister (father: Jeff Perry) | September 26, 1983 | Actress, plays Mary Cooper on Young Sheldon |
| Mae Roth | Younger sister | June 3, 2005, via surrogate | Studying musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College |
| Donovan Roth | Younger brother | Fostered in 2006, later adopted | Keeps a private life |
Zoe is the one with the spotlight. She plays the younger version of the character her mother played on The Big Bang Theory, which makes the family a favorite trivia topic.
Mae is the most visible online. She posts on Instagram and has joined her mother on red carpets, and she shared the photos from Will’s wedding.
Career: not an actor
Will grew up around sets and stages, and he occasionally appeared with his mother at Hollywood events as a child. As an adult, he did not follow her, his father, or his half-sister into acting.
His actual job has never been confirmed by a reliable outlet. Some blogs describe him as a writer, a photographer, or a “creative visionary.” None of them cite a source, and there is no IMDb credit or public portfolio under his name. The accurate answer is that his occupation is private.
Will’s wife and wedding
Will married Angela Saggiomo in October 2022 in Pennsylvania, according to Parade, Hello! and AOL. Mae posted wedding photos on Instagram, including one of Laurie Metcalf smiling with the newlyweds.
Parade describes his wife as working as a grant manager. The couple has not shared details of their life publicly, and there are no reliable reports of children.
Why Will stays out of the spotlight
Metcalf herself is famously low-key about her private life. She rarely talks about her children in interviews. When she won her 2017 Tony, she thanked her younger kids, Donovan and Mae, for letting her “do what I love doing the most: working in the theater.”
Will appears to have made the same choice. A few things point to this:
- No verified public social media account
- No interviews or press appearances as an adult
- No acting, modeling, or public-facing work under his name
For a celebrity child, that is a deliberate and fairly rare decision. It is even more striking given that both of his parents, and later his older half-sister, built careers in front of cameras while he was growing up. He had easy access to auditions and agents if he had wanted them. It also explains why so many online profiles turn to guesswork.
Common myths you’ll see online
| Claim you may see | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| He has a specific birthday and zodiac sign | Only the birth year, 1993, is reported |
| He is related to Charlize Theron | No relation; Theron is his middle name |
| He works as a writer, artist, or filmmaker | His job has never been confirmed |
| His net worth is a set figure | No reliable data exists |
| He is Laurie Metcalf’s only son | She has two sons, Will and Donovan |
FAQs
Who is Will Theron Roth?
He is the son of actress Laurie Metcalf and actor Matt Roth, born in 1993, and he lives privately.
How old is Will Roth?
He was born in 1993, so he is 32 or 33 in 2026. His exact birthday is not public.
Is Will Roth an actor?
No. Unlike his parents and his half-sister Zoe Perry, he has not pursued acting.
Who is Will Theron Roth married to?
He married Angela Saggiomo in October 2022 in Pennsylvania.
How many siblings does Will have?
Three: his older half-sister Zoe Perry, his sister Mae Roth, and his adopted brother Donovan Roth.
Are Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth still married?
No. They separated in 2008 and their divorce was finalized in May 2014.
Is Zoe Perry Will’s full sister?
No. Zoe is his half-sister. Her father is actor Jeff Perry, Metcalf’s first husband.
Conclusion
Will is the second child of Laurie Metcalf, the son she had with Matt Roth during their Roseanne years. He grew up around the business, chose a life outside it, and married in 2022. Past those points, any detail you find online without a named source is a guess.
If you want to know more about the family, the better route is through the people who chose public careers. Laurie Metcalf’s work in Lady Bird and on Broadway, and Zoe Perry’s role on Young Sheldon, are where this family’s story is actually told.
JacksonPadilla is a writer at Around Celebrities, covering celebrity families, relationships, biographies, and the stories behind the stars. With a focus on clear and engaging storytelling, JacksonPadilla helps readers discover the people and connections beyond the spotlight.
