History of Patricia Heaton in Timeline
"Patricia Helen Heaton is a celebrated American actress, producer, and comedian. She rose to prominence with her role as Debra Barone in the long-running CBS sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond' (1996-2005). Prior to this, Heaton honed her comedic talents in various television series and films, including 'Thirtysomething,' 'Memoirs of an Invisible Man,' 'Beethoven,' 'Room for Two,' 'Someone Like Me,' and 'Women of the House.'"
March 4, 1958: Birth of Patricia Heaton
Patricia Helen Heaton was born on March 4, 1958.
1980: Moved to New York City to Study Drama
Patricia Heaton moved to New York City to study with drama teacher, William Esper, in 1980.
1987: Broadway Debut in "Don't Get God Started"
Patricia Heaton made her Broadway debut in the chorus of "Don't Get God Started" in 1987.
1989: Recurring Role in Thirtysomething and Debut on Alien Nation
Patricia Heaton began appearing in a recurring role on the ABC drama series, Thirtysomething. She also made a guest appearance on the television series, Alien Nation, in 1989.
1990: Guest Appearances on Television and Supporting Role in "Shattered Dreams"
Patricia Heaton had guest appearances on the television series "Matlock" and a supporting role in the made-for-television movie, "Shattered Dreams", in 1990.
1990: Marriage to David Hunt
Patricia Heaton married English actor and director David Hunt in 1990.
1991: Oncologist in "Thirtysomething"
From 1989 to 1991, Patricia Heaton appeared as an oncologist in six episodes of the television show "Thirtysomething".
1991: Final Appearance in Thirtysomething
Patricia Heaton made her final appearance in her recurring role on the ABC drama series, Thirtysomething, in 1991.
1992: Film Debut in "Memoirs of an Invisible Man" and Role in "Beethoven"
Patricia Heaton made her big-screen debut in a supporting role in the comedy-drama film, "Memoirs of an Invisible Man", directed by John Carpenter. She also appeared in the box-office hit family comedy film, "Beethoven", in 1992.
1992: Lead Role in "Room for Two"
Patricia Heaton starred as a lead character in the ABC sitcom, "Room for Two," from 1992 to 1993. The series was canceled after two seasons.
1993: 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
The World Trade Center bombing in New York City took place in 1993.
1993: End of "Room for Two"
The sitcom, "Room for Two", in which Patricia Heaton starred as a lead character, was canceled after two seasons in 1993.
1994: Lead Role in "Someone Like Me" and Appearance in "The New Age"
Patricia Heaton starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom, "Someone Like Me," which lasted only six episodes. She also appeared in the comedy-drama film, "The New Age", in 1994.
1995: Lead Role in "Women of the House"
Patricia Heaton starred opposite Delta Burke in the CBS sitcom, "Women of the House," a spin-off of "Designing Women," in 1995. The series was canceled after one season.
1996: Landed Role of Debra Barone in "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Patricia Heaton landed the role of Debra Barone in the CBS sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond," opposite Ray Romano in 1996.
1997: Lead Role in "Miracle in the Woods"
Patricia Heaton starred alongside Meredith Baxter and Della Reese in the drama film, "Miracle in the Woods", in 1997.
2000: First Emmy Award Win
Patricia Heaton won her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2000, becoming the first of the cast members to win an Emmy.
September 11, 2001: The Events of 9/11
The September 11 terrorist attacks took place on September 11, 2001.
2001: First Emmy Nomination and Win for "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Patricia Heaton received her first nomination, and win, for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2001.
2001: Lead Role in "A Town Without Christmas"
Patricia Heaton starred in the Christmas drama, "A Town Without Christmas", in 2001.
2001: Second Emmy Award Win
Patricia Heaton won her second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2001.
2002: "Motherhood and Hollywood" Publication
Patricia Heaton's memoir, "Motherhood and Hollywood: How to Get a Job Like Mine," was published by Villard Books in 2002.
2003: Albertsons Spokesperson
Patricia Heaton appeared in a series of television and radio commercials as the spokesperson for the various incarnations of the grocery chain, Albertsons, in 2003.
2003: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Patricia Heaton won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her work in "Everybody Loves Raymond" in 2003.
2004: Featured on Albertsons Annual Report Cover
Patricia Heaton was featured on the cover of the Albertsons grocery chain's annual report in 2004.
2004: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for "The Goodbye Girl"
Patricia Heaton was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for her performance in "The Goodbye Girl," a remake of the 1977 film of the same name, in 2004.
2005: Starred in and Produced "The Engagement Ring"
Patricia Heaton starred in and produced the romantic comedy-drama film, "The Engagement Ring", in 2005.
2005: Produced "The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania"
Patricia Heaton was the producer for the documentary, "The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania," which was directed by her husband, David Hunt, in 2005.
2005: End of "Everybody Loves Raymond"
The CBS sitcom, "Everybody Loves Raymond," in which Patricia Heaton starred as Debra Barone, ended in 2005 after nine seasons.
August 2006: Support for Israel
In August 2006, Patricia Heaton's name appeared in a Los Angeles Times advertisement condemning Hamas and Hezbollah and supporting Israel during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.
October 2006: Opposition to Missouri Stem Cell Research Amendment
Patricia Heaton appeared in a commercial opposing a Missouri state constitutional amendment on embryonic stem cell research in October 2006. She later expressed regret and apologized to Michael J. Fox, who supported the amendment.
2006: Producer of "Amazing Grace"
Patricia Heaton was one of the producers of the William Wilberforce drama, "Amazing Grace", in 2006.
2006: Played Barbara Bodine in "The Path to 9/11" and Starred in an Untitled ABC Comedy Pilot
Patricia Heaton played United States Ambassador Barbara Bodine in the controversial miniseries, "The Path to 9/11", about the 1993 World Trade Center bombing in New York City and the events leading up to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. She also starred in and produced an untitled ABC comedy pilot about a widowed mother who joins the P.T.A., where she befriends two women she initially dislikes, in 2006.
January 2007: Starred in "The Scene"
Patricia Heaton 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. For this performance, Heaton was nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress category for the 22nd Lucille Lortel Awards.
2007: End of Association with Albertsons
When Albertsons created the Crazy About Food slogan/campaign in 2007, Patricia Heaton's association with the company ended.
May 2008: Cancellation of "Back to You"
The Fox comedy series, "Back to You", starring Patricia Heaton and Kelsey Grammer, was canceled in May 2008.
2008: Lead Role in "Front of the Class"
Patricia Heaton played the leading role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, "Front of the Class," based on the real story of a mother, Ellen Cohen, raising a son, Brad Cohen, who has Tourette syndrome, in 2008.
2009: Began Starring as Frankie Heck in "The Middle"
Patricia Heaton began starring as Frankie Heck in the ABC comedy series, "The Middle", in 2009.
2011: Ranked on TV Guide Network's "Funniest Women on TV"
Patricia Heaton was ranked at number 24 on the TV Guide Network special, "Funniest Women on TV", in 2011.
February 29, 2012: Criticism of Sandra Fluke
On February 29, 2012, Patricia Heaton publicly criticized Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke for advocating for a contraceptive mandate for health insurance plans on Twitter. She later apologized and deleted most of the posts.
May 22, 2012: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Patricia Heaton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 22, 2012.
May 9, 2014: Release of "Moms' Night Out"
The comedy film, "Moms' Night Out," which was produced by and starred Patricia Heaton, was released by Sony Pictures Releasing on May 9, 2014. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics.
October 2015: Patricia Heaton Parties Premiere
In October 2015, Patricia Heaton began hosting "Patricia Heaton Parties," a cooking show on Food Network showcasing party-friendly foods and home-entertaining tips.
2015: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program
Patricia Heaton won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program for her work on the Food Network cooking series, "Patricia Heaton Parties," in 2015.
2016: Daytime Emmy Award Win
In 2016, "Patricia Heaton Parties" won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program.
2016: Disapproval of Donald Trump
In 2016, Patricia Heaton voiced her disapproval of Donald Trump, her party's presidential nominee at the time.
June 2017: Return to Catholicism
As of June 2017, Patricia Heaton's first marriage had been annulled by the Catholic Church, and she returned to practicing Catholicism.
2017: Voice Acting in "The Star"
Patricia Heaton provided voice work for the animated film "The Star" in 2017.
2018: Voice Acting in "Smallfoot"
Patricia Heaton lent her voice to the animated film "Smallfoot" in 2018.
2018: End of "The Middle"
The ABC comedy series, "The Middle", in which Patricia Heaton starred as Frankie Heck, ended in 2018 after nine seasons and 215 produced episodes.
2019: "Carol's Second Act" Premiere
Patricia Heaton returned to television in 2019, starring in and producing the CBS comedy series "Carol's Second Act."
July 21, 2020: "Your Second Act" Publication
On July 21, 2020, Patricia Heaton's book, "Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Transformation," was released.
2020: Publicly Shared Decision to Quit Drinking
In a 2020 interview for Parade, Patricia Heaton revealed that she had stopped drinking alcohol two years prior.
2021: Leaving the Republican Party
Until 2021, Patricia Heaton was a registered Republican. After the January 6 United States Capitol attack, she left the party and became an independent voter.
September 2022: Death of Brother, Michael Heaton
Patricia Heaton's brother, Michael, died at the age of 66 in September 2022.
2022: "Mending the Line" Filming
In 2022, Patricia Heaton starred opposite Brian Cox in the drama film "Mending the Line," directed by Joshua Caldwell.
June 9, 2023: "Mending the Line" Limited Release
The drama film "Mending the Line," starring Patricia Heaton and Brian Cox, received a limited release on June 9, 2023.
October 2023: Vocal Support for Israel During 2023 Israel–Hamas War
In October 2023, Patricia Heaton showed strong support for Israel during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. She released a video comparing the conflict to the Holocaust and encouraged donations to the Beth Jacob Congregation.
2024: Filming "The Ritual"
Patricia Heaton starred opposite Al Pacino in the horror film "The Ritual" in 2024, set for release in 2025.
2025: "The Ritual" Release
The horror film "The Ritual," starring Patricia Heaton and Al Pacino, is set for release in 2025.