Main Cast and Characters
The American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond aired on CBS from 1996 to 2005. The series starred Ray Romano as Raymond Barone, Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone, Brad Garrett as Robert Barone, Peter Boyle as Frank Barone, and Madylin Sweeten as Ally Barone. The show was created by Philip Rosenthal and produced by HBO Independent Productions and Where's Lunch in association with Worldwide Pants. According to network reports, the series consistently ranked among the top ten most-watched programs in the United States during its run, with its finale drawing approximately 32.9 million viewers. For background on the production structure, see the standard industry overview at how TV shows are made.
Patricia Heaton, born in 1958, played Debra Barone, the sharp-tongued wife of Raymond. Brad Garrett, born in 1960, portrayed Robert Barone, Raymond's envious older brother. Peter Boyle, who passed away in 2006, played the cantankerous father Frank Barone. Madylin Sweeten played the eldest daughter Ally Barone, with Sullivan Sweeten and Sawyer Sweeten playing the younger children Michael and Geoffrey Barone. The ensemble cast earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations over the series' nine-season run.
Actor Careers and Awards
Ray Romano received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Raymond Barone. Patricia Heaton won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series twice, in 2000 and 2001. Brad Garrett won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2002 and 2003. The show itself won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2003. After the series ended, Romano continued stand-up comedy and hosted the game show Deal or No Deal, while Heaton went on to star in The Middle, which aired from 2009 to 2018.
Brad Garrett expanded his career into voice acting, notably voicing the character of Big Fat Alien in the animated series Teen Titans and later taking roles in various animated features. Peter Boyle remained active in film and television until his death, earning an Emmy for his performance in the 2002 television movie The Gathering Storm. Sullivan Sweeten and Sawyer Sweeten, who played the younger Barone children, largely stepped away from acting after the series ended. For details on the show's ratings and viewership data, see the Nielsen ratings summary at TV ratings Nielsen scores explained.
Cast Net Worth and Current Status
Ray Romano's net worth is estimated at approximately $200 million, derived from his sitcom salary, stand-up tours, and film roles. Patricia Heaton's net worth is estimated at around $160 million, with income from her acting career and producing work. Brad Garrett's net worth is estimated at $50 million, accumulated from television, stand-up, and voice roles. Peter Boyle's estate and net worth were reported at the time of his death as part of his long career earnings, though specific posthumous figures vary by source.
The cast members have maintained public profiles through interviews and occasional appearances. Patricia Heaton has been vocal about her political views and has authored books on faith and family. Ray Romano continues to perform stand-up comedy and has appeared in films such as Grilled and The Big Sick. Brad Garrett has made guest appearances on series