Patricia Heaton
Actress · Producer · Since 1986
Known for
Patricia Heaton is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'Beethoven' is another title that gets mentioned. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Ask a viewer to place Patricia Heaton and the answer usually comes back 'Space Jam'. She won the Emmy for 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Patricia Heaton
Actress · Producer · Since 1986
16 Movies · 13 Series
Patricia Heaton is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'Beethoven' is another title that gets mentioned. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. Ask a viewer to place Patricia Heaton and the answer usually comes back 'Space Jam'. She won the Emmy for 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
Movies
Plays Edith (voice)
The Star
2017
Plays Mama Bear (voice)
Smallfoot
2018
Plays Woman Fan
Space Jam
1996
Plays Mother Superior
The Ritual
2025
Plays Brie
Beethoven
1992
Plays Ellen
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992
Plays MJ Owens
Merv
2025
Plays Marcia (Scott's Mom)
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
Plays Ellen Cohen
Front of the Class
2008
Producer
Plays Sondra
Moms' Night Out
2014
Plays Dr. Burke
Mending the Line
2023
Plays Sadie
The Beldham
2025
Plays MJ Jensen
A Town Without Christmas
2001
Plays Anna
The New Age
1994
TV Shows
Plays Frankie Heck
The Middle
2009
Plays Debra Barone
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
Plays Jill Kurland
Room for Two
1992
Producer
Plays Carol Kenney
Carol's Second Act
2019
Plays Kelly Carr
Back to You
2007
Plays Natalie Hollingsworth
Women of the House
1995
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Robin Merrin
Party of Five
1994
Plays Ellie Stanford
Matlock
1986
Plays Lunch Lady Ghost (voice)
Danny Phantom
2004
Plays Debra Barone
The King of Queens
1998
Plays Holly
Frasier
2023
Plays Amanda Q. Russle
Alien Nation
1989
Latest Trailers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Patricia Heaton and where are they from?
Patricia Heaton is 68 years old, born on March 4, 1958 in Bay Village, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Patricia Heaton?
Patricia Heaton is best known for roles in Space Jam, Beethoven, Smallfoot.
How many movies has Patricia Heaton been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Patricia Heaton has appeared in 14 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Patricia Heaton's first movie?
The career of Patricia Heaton began with Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992).
What is Patricia Heaton's most recent movie or series?
Patricia Heaton's most recent release is Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (Part 2), which premiered on December 22, 2025.
What TV shows has Patricia Heaton appeared in?
On television, Patricia Heaton has appeared in Danny Phantom, The Middle, The King of Queens, Everybody Loves Raymond.
Patricia Heaton
1958-03-04 · Bay Village, Ohio, USA
Patricia Helen Heaton (born March 4, 1958) is an American actress. She is known for her starring role as Debra Barone in the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005) and as Frances "Frankie" Heck on the ABC sitcom The Middle (2009–2018).
Heaton is a three-time Emmy Award winner – twice winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Everybody Loves Raymond, and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program as host of Patricia Heaton Parties (2015–2016).