[PAR] [TLE] The Middle (TV series) [SEP] The Middle is an American sitcom about a middle-class family living in Indiana facing the day-to-day struggles of home life, work, and raising children.  The show premiered September 30, 2009, on the ABC network and features "Everybody Loves Raymond" actress Patricia Heaton and "Scrubs" actor Neil Flynn.  "The Middle" was created by former "Roseanne" and "Murphy Brown" writers Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline of Blackie and Blondie Productions.  The show is produced by Warner Bros.  Television and Blackie and Blondie Productions.  "The Middle" has been praised by television critics and earned numerous award nominations. [PAR] [TLE] Patricia Heaton [SEP] Patricia Helen Heaton (born March 4, 1958) is an American actress and model.  She is known for portraying Debra Barone on the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" from 1996 to 2005, and as Frances "Frankie" Heck on the ABC sitcom "The Middle" (2009–present).
[PAR] [TLE] The Middle ( TV series ) [ SEP ] The Middle is an American sitcom about a middle - class family living in Indiana facing the day - to - day struggles of home life , work , and raising children . The show premiered September 30 , 2009 , on the ABC network and features " Everybody Loves Raymond " actress Patricia Heaton and " Scrubs " actor Neil Flynn . " The Middle " was created by former " Roseanne " and " Murphy Brown " writers Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline of Blackie and Blondie Productions . The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Blackie and Blondie Productions . " The Middle " has been praised by television critics and earned numerous award nominations . [PAR] [TLE] Patricia Heaton [ SEP ] Patricia Helen Heaton ( born March 4 , 1958 ) is an American actress and model . She is known for portraying Debra Barone on the CBS sitcom " Everybody Loves Raymond " from 1996 to 2005 , and as Frances " Frankie " Heck on the ABC sitcom " The Middle " ( 2009–present ) .
What actress plays "Frankie" in an American sitcom about a middle-class family living in Indiana facing the day-to-day struggles of home life, work, and raising children?
What actress plays " Frankie " in an American sitcom about a middle - class family living in Indiana facing the day - to - day struggles of home life , work , and raising children ?
Patricia Helen Heaton
Patricia Helen Heaton