Patricia Heaton

Acting

Patricia Heaton

Born March 4, 1958 · Bay Village, Ohio, USA (age 68)

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 Raymo…

Known For

Space JamSpace Jam · 1996
Space Jam
6.81996
MovieFamilyAnimation
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.
The RitualThe Ritual · 2025
The Ritual
5.92025
MovieHorrorDrama
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 StarThe Star · 2017
The Star
6.52017
MovieAnimationComedy
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.
The Unbreakable BoyThe Unbreakable Boy · 2025
The Unbreakable Boy
7.72025
MovieFamilyDrama
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.
SmallfootSmallfoot · 2018
Smallfoot
6.82018
MovieFamilyComedy
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.
BeethovenBeethoven · 1992
Beethoven
5.81992
MovieFamilyComedy
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.
Memoirs of an Invisible ManMemoirs of an Invisible Man · 1992
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
5.91992
MovieScience FictionComedy
After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.
Front of the ClassFront of the Class · 2008
Front of the Class
8.02008
MovieDrama
A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

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thirtysomethingthirtysomething · 1987
thirtysomething
6.31987
SeriesDrama
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.