Patricia Heaton

Patricia Heaton is an Emmy-winning American actress, producer, and author celebrated for her iconic television roles as Debra Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond and Frankie Heck on The Middle. A graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in drama, she began her career in recurring roles on Thirtysomething before rising to fame in sitcoms. Beyond acting, she has hosted and produced the Food Network’s Patricia Heaton Parties, earning a Daytime Emmy, and published the inspirational book Your Second Act. She is also known for her devout faith, philanthropic work, and balanced family life as the mother of four.