Patricia Heaton

While studying acting in New York with drama teacher 'William Esper' (qv), Heaton made her Broadway debut in the gospel musical "Don't Get God Started". She and her fellow students then formed Stage Three, an acting company that produced plays Off-Broadway. They took one production, "The Johnstown Vindicator", to Los Angeles, where Heaton's performance caught the eyes of casting directors. Consequently, Heaton portrayed the producer/daughter in the television series _Room for Two (1992)_ (qv). Her additional television credits include a starring role in the series _Someone Like Me (1994)_ (qv), a regular role in _Women of the House (1995)_ (qv), and a recurring role on _Thirtysomething (1987)_ (qv). She also starred in the highly rated television movie _Miracle in the Woods (1997)_ (qv), with 'Della Reese' (qv). Her feature film credits include _Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992)_ (qv), _Beethoven (1992)_ (qv), _The New Age (1994)_ (qv) and _Space Jam (1996)_ (qv).For her role in _Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)_ (qv), Heaton won 2 Emmy 'Awards' (qv) for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She was nominated for a 1999 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and won the 1998-99 Viewers for Quality Television Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Award.Heaton was born in Cleveland and lives with her husband, 'David Hunt' (qv), and their four sons in Los Angeles.::Catherine Grace