Patricia Heaton
Acting
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).
Known for
Acting55
movieMerv
2025
MJ Owens
movieThe Beldham
2025
Sadie
movieThe Ritual
2025
Mother Superior
tvFrasier
2023
Holly
movieMending the Line
2023
Dr. Burke
tvCarol's Second Act
2019
Carol Kenney
movieSmallfoot
2018
Mama Bear (voice)
movieThe Star
2017
Edith (voice)
movieMoms' Night Out
2014
Sondra
tvThe Talk
2010
Self
tvThe Middle
2009
Frankie Heck
movieFront of the Class
2008
Ellen Cohen
tvBack to You
2007
Kelly Carr
movieThou Shalt Laugh
2006
Herself - Host
tvThe Megan Mullally Show
2006
Self - Guest
movieThe Engagement Ring
2005
Sara Rosa Anselmi
tvDanny Phantom
2004
Lunch Lady Ghost (voice)
movieThe Goodbye Girl
2004
Paula McFadden
movieChristmas in Washington
2003
Self - Host
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Self - Guest
movieA Town Without Christmas
2001
M.J. Jensen
tvThe Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
1999
Self - Guest
tvThe King of Queens
1998
Debra Barone
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
movieMiracle in the Woods
1997
Wanda Briggs
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieSpace Jam
1996
Woman Fan
tvEverybody Loves Raymond
1996
Debra Barone
tvMADtv
1995
Self
tvWomen of the House
1995
Natalie Hollingsworth
tvParty of Five
1994
Robin Merrin
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvRoom for Two
1992
Jill Kurland
tvAlien Nation
1989
Amanda Q. Russle
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
tvMatlock
1986
Ellie Stanford
Production6
movieUnexpected
2022
Producer
tvCarol's Second Act
2019
Executive Producer
movieChristmas at Cartwright's
2014
Executive Producer
movieMoms' Night Out
2014
Executive Producer
movieThe Christmas Heart
2012
Executive Producer
movieAmazing Grace
2006
Producer