Biography
Patricia Helen Heaton 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
Complete Filmography
The Ritual
2025
as Mother Superior
Two priests, one in crisis with his faith and the other confronting a turbulent past, must overcome their differences to perform a risky exorcism.
The Unbreakable Boy
2025
as Marcia
When Scott and Teresa LeRette learn that their son Austin is both autistic and has brittle bone disease, they initially worry for their son’s future. ...
The Beldham
2024
as Sadie
At the edge of postpartum psychosis, new mother Harper moves in with her own mother at their family's rural farmhouse. Soon she finds herself hunted b...
Mending the Line
2023
as Dr. Burke
A Marine wounded in Afghanistan returns to a VA hospital in Montana where he meets a Vietnam vet who teaches him fly fishing as a means to coming to t...
Unexpected
2022
Producer
Music critic Bob is out of a job, addicted to Zoloft, and trying to wrangle the menagerie of animals that his wife Linda has accumulated. Will adoptin...
Smallfoot
2018
as Mama Bear (voice)
A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over wha...
The Star
2017
as Edith (voice)
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
Christmas at Cartwright's
2014
Executive Producer
With Christmas approaching, a struggling single mom finds herself working as a department store Santa Claus, as a real-life angel delivers good fortun...
Moms' Night Out
2014
as Sondra
Yearning for an evening without their kids, some friends plan a night out. But to do this, their husbands need to watch the kids. What can go wrong?
Moms' Night Out
2014
Executive Producer
Yearning for an evening without their kids, some friends plan a night out. But to do this, their husbands need to watch the kids. What can go wrong?
The Christmas Heart
2012
Executive Producer
The tight-knit neighbors on Arthur Avenue have proudly lit Christmas luminaries for 40 years, but that long-standing tradition is cancelled this year ...
Front of the Class
2008
as Ellen Cohen
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.
Thou Shalt Laugh
2006
as Herself - Host
Seven of the funniest Christian Comedians on earth, and hosted by two-time Emmy Award winner, Patricia Heaton.
Amazing Grace
2006
Producer
The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, bu...
The Engagement Ring
2005
as Sara Rosa Anselmi
A long-lost engagement ring still divides childhood sweethearts who are now in their golden years. Now, her daughter (Heaton) and his nephew meet and ...
The Goodbye Girl
2004
as Paula McFadden
Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European m...
Christmas in Washington
2003
as Self - Host
The 2003 edition of Christmas in Washington hosted by Patricia Heaton.
A Town Without Christmas
2001
as M.J. Jensen
In the small town of Seacliff, Wash., a child's letter to Santa Claus captures the nation's attention. When the little boy, Chris, writes that he wish...
Miracle in the Woods
1997
as Wanda Briggs
Quarreled sisters; Sarah and Wanda inherit property from their mother. It has always belonged to the family. Sarah insists on selling it as soon as po...
Space Jam
1996
as Woman Fan
With their freedom on the line, the Looney Tunes seek the help of NBA superstar Michael Jordan to win a basketball game against a team of moronic alie...
The New Age
1994
as Anna
Peter and Katherine Witner are Southern California super-yuppies with great jobs but no center to their lives. When they both lose their jobs and begi...
Beethoven
1992
as Brie
The Newton family live in their comfortable home, but there seems to something missing. This "hole" is filled by a small puppy, who walks into their h...
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992
as Ellen
After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.
Merv
N/A
A contemporary comedy about ex-couple Russ and Anna, who discover that Merv – the dog they share custody of – has become depressed due to their breaki...