Patricia Helen Heaton is a renowned American actor and comedian who is also a three-time winner of the Emmy Award winner. She is best known for her iconic portrayal of Debra Barone on the hit CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond and her starring role as Frances ‘Frankie’ Heck on the classic comedy series The Middle. She continues her screen success with the new CBS sitcom, Carol’s Second Act.
What is Patricia Helen’s age?
Patricia Helen Heaton was born on 4 March 1958 in Bay Village, Ohio, United States. She is 67 years old as of January 2026, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Profile Summery
| 👤 Full Name | Patricia Helen Heaton |
| 🚻 Gender | Female |
| 🗓️ Date of Birth | 4 March 1958 |
| 🎂 Age | 67 (as of Jan 2026) |
| 🗺️ Place of Birth | Bay Village, Ohio, United States of America |
| 📍 Current Residence | [Not specified in source] |
| 🇺🇸 Nationality | American |
| ♓ Birth Sign | Pisces |
| 🌍 Ethnicity | White |
| 👁️ Eye Colour | Brown |
| 💇♀️ Hair Colour | Brown |
| 👴 Father | Chuck Heaton |
| 👵 Mother | Patricia Heaton |
| 👨👩👧👦 Siblings | 4 (3 sisters, 1 brother) |
| 🧑🤝🧑 Spouse | David Hunt |
| 👶 Children | 4 Sons (Joseph Charles, Daniel Patrick, John Basil, Samuel David) |
| 🛠️ Profession | Actress, Comedian |
| 💰 Net Worth | $40 Million |
📏 Patricia Heaton’s Height and Weight
Patricia Heaton stands at 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm) tall. His weight approx or 60 kg ( 132 lbs)
Body Measurements: Chest: 37″ (94 cm), Waist: 28″ (71 cm), Hips: 35″ (89 cm)
Early Life and Family Background
Patricia Heaton was born in a large family as the fourth of five children, growing up in a Catholic family.. Her father and mother, Chuck Heaton and Clarissa, were very well-known in their respective fields, with her father being a famous sportswriter in The Cleveland Plain Dealer until his death in 2008 at the age of 90. Unfortunately, her mother, Patricia Heaton Sr., died when Patricia was just twelve years old.
She had three sisters (Alice, Sharon and Frances) and one brother (Michael) with whom she had grown up. Many of the siblings were also professionals, such as her sister Sharon, who was a Dominican nun in Nashville, and her brother Michael, who was a columnist in the Plain Dealer, as his father had been.
Education
Heaton went to Ohio State University, where she was pursuing the dramatic arts. In 1980, she was in a position to graduate with a Bachelor of Degree in Drama.
📈 Patricia Heaton’s Career
Heaton has a career in theatre, television and film and that makes her a force in American humour.
Career Beginnings
Patricia went to New York after graduation and first appeared in a Broadway production in the play Don’t Get God Started. She subsequently formed a company with other students called Stage Three, in which they were all actors. Her acting experience (in their first play, the Johnstown Vindicator) particularly caught the interest of television casting directors, which led her to television stardom.
Major Television Roles and Awards
| Year | Production | Role | Notes & Achievements |
| 1996–2005 | Everybody Loves Raymond | Debra Barone | Won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. |
| 2009–2018 | The Middle | Frances ‘Frankie’ Heck | Starred in the long-running comedy series. |
| 2019–Present | Carol’s Second Act | Carol Keeney | Starred as a divorced woman pursuing a medical career. |
| 2015 | Patricia Heaton Parties | Host | Won a Daytime Emmy Award (2016) for Outstanding Culinary Program. |
Filmography
Patricia Heaton has also appeared in several films, including:
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The Star (2017)
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Moms’ Night Out (2014)
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Amazing Grace (2006)
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Space Jam (1996)
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Beethoven (1992)
👨👩👧👦 Personal Life: Husband and Children
Patricia Heaton has been married to David Hunt, an English actor and producer, since 1990.
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Previous Marriage: She was briefly married previously to Constatine Yankoglu.
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Production Company: In this year (2010), she and David Hunt started FourBoys Films production company which has already created such movies as Moms Night Out and Miracle in Cell No. 7.
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Children: The couple have four sons, all born in the nineties Samuel David (born 1993), John Basil (born 1995), Joseph Charles (born 1997) and the last born boy, Daniel Patrick (born 1999).
Cosmetic Procedures
Heaton has been vocal about his undergoing of cosmetic surgery (abdominal reconstruction) after four C-sections. She discussed that these are the things that made her feel safer and like the best version of herself.
💖 Other Works and Philanthropy
Patricia Heaton is an active supporter of several causes, although she has put much emphasis on the rights of women, orphans and health.
- Activism: She is outspoken about her fight against abortion as well as the death penalty
- Charity Work: She is also a founding member of the Celebrity Ambassador Network of World Vision, which is an organisation that activates relief and the development of close to 100 countries. She is also the one who donates to organisations like Heifer International, Red Cross, Cure Autism Now and Alliance for Children’s Rights.
💰 Patricia Heaton’s Net Worth
The actress has been able to amass major wealth by regularly doing high-profile film and television work since the 1980s. The net worth of Patricia Heaton is estimated to $40 million.
