Will Theron Roth is the son of actress Laurie Metcalf and actor Matt Roth, her former Roseanne co-star. Born in 1993, he is Metcalf’s second child and her first son, and he married Angela Saggiomo in Pennsylvania in October 2022.
Will has never pursued a public career, so this Scan Insider guide focuses on what reliable sources confirm: his parents, his three siblings, his childhood red-carpet moments and his wedding.
Key Takeaways
- Will Roth was born in 1993 to Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth; his exact birth date is not publicly confirmed.
- His middle name “Theron” is widely used online but does not appear in major outlets, which call him Will Roth.
- He has three siblings: half-sister Zoe Perry, sister Mae Roth and adopted brother Donovan Roth.
- He married Angela Saggiomo in Pennsylvania in October 2022.
- His parents married in 2005, separated in 2008 and divorced in 2014.
Will Theron Roth Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Will Roth (often listed as Will Theron Roth) |
| Known as | Son of Laurie Metcalf and Matt Roth |
| Born | 1993 |
| Age | About 32–33 (exact date not publicly confirmed) |
| Mother | Laurie Metcalf, actress |
| Father | Matt Roth, actor |
| Siblings | Zoe Perry, Mae Roth, Donovan Roth |
| Spouse | Angela Saggiomo (married October 2022) |
| Profession | Not publicly confirmed |
Birth and Parents
Laurie Metcalf met Matt Roth on Roseanne, where he played Fisher, the abusive boyfriend of her character, Jackie. By November 1993 the couple had a son, according to Laurie Metcalf’s Wikipedia biography. That son is Will.
Some fan sites list a specific birthday in November 1993, but no official source confirms it. We list only the year.
About His Mother, Laurie Metcalf
Metcalf was born on June 16, 1955, in Carbondale, Illinois. She is a charter member of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company and one of the most decorated stage actors of her generation.
- Three straight Primetime Emmys (1992–1994) for playing Jackie Harris on Roseanne.
- An Academy Award nomination for Lady Bird (2017).
- Tony Awards for A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017) and Three Tall Women (2018).
- A recurring role as Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.
About His Father, Matt Roth
Matthew P. Roth was born on September 15, 1964. Besides Roseanne, he played Art Shephard on Desperate Housewives in 2006. He and Metcalf also worked together in the films Blink (1994) and Chicago Cab (1998), his Wikipedia page notes.
His Parents’ Marriage and Divorce
Will was about 12 when his parents made it official. The couple’s relationship timeline looks like this:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1992–1993 | Matt Roth plays Fisher on Roseanne |
| 1993 | Will is born |
| 2005 | Metcalf and Roth marry; daughter Mae is born |
| 2006 | They begin fostering a six-year-old boy, Donovan |
| Nov 26, 2008 | The couple separates |
| Sept 2011 | Roth files for divorce |
| May 2014 | The divorce is finalized |
Metcalf’s earlier marriage to actor Jeff Perry lasted from 1983 to 1986. You can explore more Hollywood splits in our celebrity exes section.
Will’s Siblings
Will is one of four children in a blended family:
- Zoe Perry (born 1983) – his older half-sister, Metcalf’s daughter with Jeff Perry. She played young Mary Cooper on Young Sheldon.
- Mae Roth (born June 3, 2005) – his younger sister, who graduated from high school in 2023 and planned to study musical theater.
- Donovan Roth – his younger brother, whom his parents fostered from age six in 2006 and later adopted.
At the 2017 Tony Awards, Metcalf thanked Donovan and Mae for letting her do “what I love doing the most: working in the theater.” Find more profiles like this in our celebrity kids category.
Childhood Public Appearances
Like many children of working actors, Will joined his mother at a few public events when he was young. PEOPLE’s guide to Metcalf’s children notes two:
- The Hollywood premiere of Pokémon: The First Movie in November 1999.
- An L.A. Mission Thanksgiving meal for people in need in the early 2000s.
After those years, Will stepped out of the spotlight, and he has not appeared on red carpets as an adult.
Career and Education
Will’s profession is not publicly confirmed. Some websites describe him as an engineer or tech worker, but none cite a reliable source, so we do not repeat that claim as fact. He has no acting credits.
That sets him apart from his half-sister Zoe, who followed both parents into acting. For a similar story on Scan Insider, read about Dennis Quaid’s son Thomas, who has also stayed away from the screen.
Marriage to Angela Saggiomo
Will married Angela Saggiomo in October 2022 in Pennsylvania. His sister Mae shared photos from the wedding on Instagram, including one of Metcalf with the newlyweds, according to PEOPLE.
The couple keeps their life private. Whether they have children is not publicly known.
Relationship with Laurie Metcalf
Metcalf rarely discusses her children in interviews, and she has not spoken publicly about Will in detail. What is on record comes from family moments she or her children chose to share.
Those include his childhood premiere outings with her and the 2022 wedding photo his sister posted, which shows Metcalf celebrating with Will and Angela. For another star parent with a private child, see our profile of Lesa Tureaud, Mr. T’s daughter.
What Is Not Publicly Confirmed
Many sites publish an exact birth date, height, job or net worth for Will. We found no reliable source for any of them, and our editorial policy is to leave such claims out until they can be confirmed. Browse more checked family bios at Scan Insider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Will Theron Roth?
Will was born in 1993, so he is about 32 or 33 years old as of November 2026. His exact birth date has not been confirmed by his family or a major outlet. Laurie Metcalf’s Wikipedia biography notes that she and Matt Roth had a son by November 1993.
Who is Will Theron Roth’s father?
His father is Matt Roth, an American actor born on September 15, 1964. Roth played Fisher on Roseanne and Art Shephard on Desperate Housewives. He met Laurie Metcalf on Roseanne, married her in 2005 and separated from her in 2008. Their divorce was finalized in May 2014.
How many kids does Laurie Metcalf have?
Laurie Metcalf has four children. Zoe Perry was born in 1983 to Metcalf and Jeff Perry. With Matt Roth, she had Will in 1993 and Mae in 2005, and the couple fostered and later adopted a son, Donovan. Zoe is the only one who acts professionally.
Is Will Roth married?
Yes. Will married Angela Saggiomo in October 2022 in Pennsylvania, according to PEOPLE. His younger sister Mae Roth shared wedding photos on Instagram, including a picture of their mother, Laurie Metcalf, with the couple. The pair keep their relationship private and rarely appear in public.
Sources
- Wikipedia – Laurie Metcalf (personal life and career)
- Wikipedia – Matt Roth (actor)
- PEOPLE via Yahoo News – Laurie Metcalf’s 4 Children (2024)
Featured image: Laurie Metcalf, Will Roth’s mother, at the 1993 Emmy Awards. Photo by Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
