Lecy Goranson facts for kids
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Lecy Goranson
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Goranson in 2019
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Alicia Linda Goranson
June 22, 1974 Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Vassar College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Lecy Goranson (born Alicia Linda Goranson on June 22, 1974) is an American actress. She is famous for playing Becky Conner on the popular TV shows Roseanne and its spin-off, The Conners.
Goranson has also appeared in movies. Some of her film roles include How to Make an American Quilt (1996), Boys Don't Cry (1999), and The Extra Man (2010).
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Acting Career
Starring on Roseanne
When Lecy Goranson was young, she studied acting in Chicago. She got the part of Becky Conner on Roseanne after her second audition ever. She played the smart and sometimes rebellious oldest daughter of the Conner family.
After five seasons, Goranson decided to go to college. She left the show in 1992 to attend the well-known Vassar College. Because of her school schedule, she could only appear in a few episodes. To explain her absence, the show's writers had her character, Becky, elope with her boyfriend, Mark.
Two Actresses, One Role
The show's producers wanted Becky to be in more episodes, but Goranson was busy with her studies. So, they hired another actress, Sarah Chalke, to play Becky. Chalke played the role for two full seasons.
Things got interesting in the eighth season. Goranson was able to act on the show again while still in college. She returned as Becky, replacing Chalke. However, she sometimes had to miss filming for school. During those times, Chalke would step in to play Becky again.
This switching became a running joke on the show. Characters would make funny comments about Becky's changing appearance. In one episode, they even made a joke about how Becky "isn't the same" from week to week. Another episode ended with both Goranson and Chalke on screen together, poking fun at the situation.
For the show's ninth season, Goranson decided to focus on school. Chalke returned to play Becky full-time for that season.
Life After Roseanne
After Roseanne first ended, Goranson continued her acting career. She took on smaller roles in movies and made guest appearances on TV shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Fringe. In her movies, she was often credited by her birth name, Alicia Goranson.
Returning to the Conner Family
In 2017, it was announced that Roseanne would return with the original cast. Goranson came back to her famous role as Becky. Sarah Chalke also appeared in the new season, but as a different character. The new season of Roseanne started in March 2018.
However, the show was canceled after one season due to controversial comments made by its star, Roseanne Barr.
Soon after, a new show called The Conners was created. It continued the story of the Conner family without Roseanne Barr. Goranson and the rest of the cast returned for this spin-off, which began in October 2018. Goranson even wrote an episode for the show about an important social topic. The show was a success and continued for seven seasons.
Personal Life
Lecy Goranson was born in Evanston, Illinois. Her father, Stephen Goranson, worked for the Environmental Protection Agency. Her mother, Linda Goranson, was an English teacher at a local high school. She has an older brother named Adam.
Selected Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Lecy Goranson has been in.
Movies
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) - She played the younger version of a main character.
- Boys Don't Cry (1999) - She had a supporting role in this serious drama.
- The Extra Man (2010) - She played a character named Sandra.
- Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate (2018) - She appeared in this comedy film.
Television
- Roseanne (1988–1997, 2018) - She played Becky Conner in over 100 episodes.
- ... and the City (2004) - She had a guest role in one episode.
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2004) - She appeared as a character named Rosalin Silvo.
- Fringe (2009) - She had a small part in an episode called "Inner Child."
- The Conners (2018–2025) - She returned as Becky Conner and was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for her performance.
