Patricia Heaton
Biography
Patricia Heaton is an American actress born on March 4, 1958, in Bay Village, Ohio, USA. She is known for her starring roles in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond and the ABC sitcom The Middle. Heaton is a three-time Emmy Award winner, having won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series twice for her role in Everybody Loves Raymond, and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program as host of Patricia Heaton Parties. She has acted in over 60 credits, with a focus on television and film.
Career overview
Patricia Heaton is an American actress known for her starring roles in television sitcoms. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Debra Barone in a CBS sitcom that aired from 1996 to 2005. Heaton's performance in this series earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Heaton continued her successful career in television with her role as Frances "Frankie" Heck in an ABC sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2018. This series was a significant part of her acting career, showcasing her ability to portray a character in a long-running television show.
In addition to her television work, Heaton has also hosted a culinary program, Patricia Heaton Parties, which aired from 2015 to 2016. This program earned her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program. Throughout her acting career, Heaton has demonstrated her versatility and ability to excel in various roles, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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- The Ritual (2025) as Mother Superior
- Merv (2025) as MJ Owens
- The Unbreakable Boy (2025) as Marcia
- The Beldham (2025) as Sadie
- Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2025) as Self
- Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (Part 2) (2025) as Self
- Frasier (2023) as Holly
- Mending the Line (2023) as Dr. Burke
- Unexpected (2022) Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Carol's Second Act (2019) as Carol Kenney
- Carol's Second Act (2019) Executive Producer
- Smallfoot (2018) as Mama Bear (voice)
- The Star (2017) as Edith (voice)
- Moms' Night Out (2014) as Sondra
- Moms' Night Out (2014) Executive Producer
- Christmas at Cartwright's (2014) Executive Producer
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- The Christmas Heart (2012) Executive Producer
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- The Middle (2009) as Frankie Heck
- Front of the Class (2008) as Ellen Cohen
- Back to You (2007) as Kelly Carr
- Rachael Ray (2006)
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Amazing Grace (2006) Producer
- The Path to 9/11 (2006)
- Thou Shalt Laugh (2006) as Herself - Host
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Engagement Ring (2005) as Sara Rosa Anselmi
- Danny Phantom (2004) as Lunch Lady Ghost (voice)
- The Goodbye Girl (2004) as Paula McFadden
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003) as Self
- Christmas in Washington (2003) as Self - Host
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- A Town Without Christmas (2001) as M.J. Jensen
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self - Guest
- The King of Queens (1998) as Debra Barone
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The View (1997) as Self
- Miracle in the Woods (1997) as Wanda Briggs
- Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Debra Barone
- Space Jam (1996) as Woman Fan
- Women of the House (1995) as Natalie Hollingsworth
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Party of Five (1994) as Robin Merrin
- The New Age (1994) as Anna
- Someone Like Me (1994)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Beethoven (1992) as Brie
- Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) as Ellen
- Room for Two (1992) as Jill Kurland
- Alien Nation (1989) as Amanda Q. Russle
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Matlock (1986) as Ellie Stanford
- This Week (1981)