Patricia Heaton

Acting

Patricia Heaton

Born 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).

Acting credits

Space Jam poster
6.8

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 aliens.

Space Jam

1996

The Unbreakable Boy poster
7.8

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. But with Scott’s growing faith and Austin’s incredible spirit, they become 'unbreakable', finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.

The Unbreakable Boy

2025

The Star poster
6.5

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

The Star

2017

The Ritual poster
5.9

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 Ritual

2025

Smallfoot poster
6.8

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 what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.

Smallfoot

2018

Beethoven poster
5.8

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 home and their lives. Beethoven, as he is named, grows into a giant of a dog... a St Bernard. Doctor Varnick, the local vet has a secret and horrible sideline, which requires lots of dogs for experiments. Beethoven is on the bad doctor's list.

Beethoven

1992

Memoirs of an Invisible Man poster
5.9

After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.

Memoirs of an Invisible Man

1992

Merv poster
5.9

When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.

Merv

2025

Front of the Class poster
8.0

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

Front of the Class

2008

The Beldham poster
5.6

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 by a threatening monster who has designs on her child.

The Beldham

2025

Mending the Line poster
6.5

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 terms with his physical and emotional trauma.

Mending the Line

2023

Moms' Night Out poster
5.6

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

The New Age poster
5.6

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 begin marital infidelities, their solution is to start their own business together. In order to find meaning to their empty lives, they follow various New Age gurus and other such groups. Eventually, they hit rock bottom and have to make some hard decisions.

The New Age

1994

The Goodbye Girl poster
6.0

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 movie part. He even sublets their (his) New York apartment to Elliot Garfield, who generously lets her stay, even keeping the master bedroom. Pragmatic pre-teen daughter Lucy soon takes to his charm, but Paula remains determined to hate all actors. Despite the stress of a Broadway Shakespeare lead he must play too queer for Frisco, he's determined to snatch romance from ingratitude.

The Goodbye Girl

2004

A Town Without Christmas poster
5.9

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 wishes to leave this world so he will no longer be a burden to his divorcing parents, a race begins to find him before he harms himself.

A Town Without Christmas

2001

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion poster
7.0

Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary Reunion is hosted by series creator Phil Rosenthal and Ray Romano and features Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Monica Horan, Madylin and Sullivan Sweeten. Cast, crew and special guests share how the beloved comedy came to be and charmed audiences for nine seasons with the Barones, including the dynamic duo of Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle who took the roles of interfering mother-in-law and couch-potato dad to new heights in the Emmy-winning comedy.

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion

2025

Miracle in the Woods poster
6.8

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 possible because she has many difficulties. She goes there with her daughter; Gina. Wanda, on the other hand, wants to keep the property in family. They soon discover that it's not abandoned. Old lady, Lilly Cooper has been living there for many years and doesn't want to leave the house, at least, not as long as she can meet her son.

Miracle in the Woods

1997

The Engagement Ring poster
5.6

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 find that their attraction is hindered by the old feud.

The Engagement Ring

2005

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (Part 2) poster
NR

In Part 2 of the special, Ray Romano and Phil Rosenthal share their thoughts on the reunion and what it was like being back on the set with the cast in front of a live audience. They will share additional never-before-seen moments of the cast together, along with new behind-the-scenes content, as well as more hilarious, classic clips from the original series. Fans will get to hear from guest stars, writers and producers who provide unique insight on this iconic and beloved sitcom.

Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion (Part 2)

2025

Thou Shalt Laugh poster
8.0

Seven of the funniest Christian Comedians on earth, and hosted by two-time Emmy Award winner, Patricia Heaton.

Thou Shalt Laugh

2006

Christmas in Washington poster
7.7

The 2003 edition of Christmas in Washington hosted by Patricia Heaton.

Christmas in Washington

2003

Behind the camera