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DOB: March 4, 1958

Background: Heaton is an American actress who was born in Bay Village, Ohio. She received a degree in drama from Ohio State University before moving to New York City in 1980 to pursue an acting career.

Filmography: After succcess in a few off-Broadway productions, she moved to Los Angeles and started receiving television roles right away, including "thirtysomething," "Alien Nation," "Matlock," and "Party of Five." In 1996, she began a long run on the CBS comedy series "Everybody Loves Raymond" and followed with lead roles on the series "Back to You" and "The Middle."

Emmy Awards: Wins - Best Comedy Actress ("Everybody Loves Raymond," 2001); Best Comedy Actress ("Everybody Loves Raymond," 2000)

Best Comedy Actress Nominations
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2005); lost to Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2004); lost to Sarah Jessica Parker ("Sex and the City")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2003); lost to Debra Messing ("Will and Grace")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2002); lost to Jennifer Aniston ("Friends")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (1999); lost to Helen Hunt ("Mad About You")

SAG Awards: Win - Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Everybody Loves Raymond," 2003)

Best TV Comedy Ensemble Nominations
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2006); lost to "Desperate Housewives"
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2005); lost to "Desperate Housewives"
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2004); lost to "Sex and the City"
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2002); lost to "Sex and the City"
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2000); lost to "Frasier"
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (1999); lost to "Ally McBeal"

Best TV Comedy Actress Nominations
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2006); lost to Felicity Huffman ("Desperate Housewives")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2005); lost to Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2004); lost to Megan Mullally ("Will and Grace")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2003); lost to Megan Mullally ("Will and Grace")
"Everybody Loves Raymond" (2002); lost to Megan Mullally ("Will and Grace")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nomination
"The Goodbye Girl" (2005); lost to Glenn Close ("The Lion in Winter")