Patricia Helen Heaton, an American actress, and comedian is professionally known as Patricia Heaton. She is well recognized for appearing 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). She made her TV debut in a 1989 episode of the series "Alien Nation" whereas she made her theatrical film debut in "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" as Ellen in 1992. As well, she has written a book called "Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Transformation" with a release date of  21st July 2020. She was also seen as Carol Kenney in the television series "Carol's Second Act" (2019-2020). Additionally, on 6th January 2021, the same day as the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, Heaton tweeted that she switched from the Republican Party to the Independent.

Famous For

• Being an American actress and comedian.
• For her starring role as Debra Barone in the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996-2005).

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What is Patricia Heaton Nationality?

Patricia Heaton took birth with the real name of Patricia Helen Heaton in Bay Village, Ohio, U.S. She is of American nationality and she belongs to mixed ethnicity as she has Irish, German, and English ancestry. Similarly, she follows the Catholicism religion. Patricia has celebrated her 63rd birthday recently in 2021 and as per her birth date, her star sign is Pisces. Thus, her race is white. Patricia's father Chuck Heaton is a sportswriter whereas her mother, Patricia Heaton died of an aneurysm in 1971. She has four siblings named Alice Heaton (Sister), Sharon Heaton (Sister), Frances Heaton (Sister), and Michael Heaton (Brother).

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Moving to Heaton's education, she studied at St. Raphael’s Catholic Primary School and Bay High School in Bay Village in Ohio. She later went on to attend the Ohio State University and completed her graduation with a Bachelor of arts degree in Drama. 

What does Patricia Heaton do for a living?

• Patricia Heaton kicks off her acting career appearing in the chorus of "Don't Get God Started" (1987) after which she starred as an oncologist, leading to six appearances on the series "Thirtysomething" from 1989 to 1991.
• She has appeared as a guest in TV series like "Alien Nation" (1989), "Matlock" (1990), "Party of Five" (1996), "The King of Queens" (1999), and "Danny Phantom" (2004) whereas her feature films include "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" (1992), "Beethoven" (1992), "The New Age" (1994), and "Space Jam" (1996).
• She was seen in three short-lived sitcoms such as "Room for Two", "Someone Like Me" and "Women of the House".
• Then she appeared in the role of Debra Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond" and became the first of the cast members on the show to win an Emmy.
• Heaton starred in "Back to You" in September 2007 however the show was canceled in May 2008.
• Later she starred in season seven of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" where she helped build a home for a firefighter and his family.
• She also played former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Barbara Bodine, in the 2006 ABC docudrama "The Path to 9/11", and the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "Front of the Class".
• She was the producer for the 2005 documentary "The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania" as well as she was one of the producers of the William Wilberforce drama "Amazing Grace" (2006).
• She returned to the stage to co-star with Tony Shalhoub in the off-Broadway play "The Scene" at Second Stage Theatre in New York City in January 2007.
• She was ranked number 24 on the TV Guide Network special, "Funniest Women" on TV in 2011. She also started hosting "Patricia Heaton Parties" in October 2015.
• Apart from acting, Heaton wrote a book called "Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Transformation" with a release date of  21st July 2020.

Political and social advocacy

• Patricia Heaton is the honorary chair of Feminists for Life and she is also a registered Republican as of 2018.
• She voiced her disapproval of then-presidential nominee Donald Trump although being a registered Republican in 2016: "If he's the nominee then it won't be my party." She later stated that she had "given up politics" following the election, but continued to express her admiration for Mitt Romney.
• On 6th January 2021, the same day as the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, she tweeted that she switched from the Republican Party to Independent.

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Awards and Achievements

• Viewers for Quality Television for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• Primetime Emmy Awards for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• Screen Actors Guild for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond"
• Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her role in "Patricia Heaton Parties"

Who is Patricia Heaton married to?

Patricia Heaton is a married woman. She tied a knot with her handsome husband David Hunt in 1990. Hunt is an English actor and director. The couple is blessed with four sons named Joseph Charles Hunt, Daniel Patrick Hunt, Samuel David Hunt, and John Basil Hunt. As of 2002, they divide their time between Los Angeles and Cambridge. Talking about Heaton's sexual orientation, she is straight.

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Furthermore, Patricia was previously married to Constantine Yankoglu from 1984 to 1987. She went through a self-described "Protestant wilderness" after her divorce from her first husband.

How much is Patricia Heaton Net Worth?

Patricia Heaton is a versatile woman who has a net worth of  $50 million as of 2021. She also earns a fine amount of salary which is around $235,000 per episode. She has done endorsement work for several brands such as Sunbelt Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (2003), Nestle Treasures Candy (2000), Shoe Pavilion (2007), Feeding America (2017), Autism Speaks (2012), and many others from where she gains a considerable amount of money. In addition, Heaton's major source of income is from her acting career.

What is the Height of Patricia Heaton?

Patricia Heaton has a height of 5 ft 2 in or 157.5 cm and her body weighs around 53 kg or 117 lbs. She has good-looking dark brown hair and lights brown eyes color. Patricia has a slim body build with 37-28-35 inches of body measurement. Moreover, she has been open about having plastic surgery; citing having a tummy-tuck and a breast reduction after undergoing four Caesarean sections.