Patricia Richardson

Date of Birth: February 23, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Patricia Richardson is an American actress best known for her role as Jill Taylor on the hit television series “Home Improvement,” which aired from 1991 to 1999. Born and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Patricia developed an interest in acting at an early age. She graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in acting and quickly began her career in theater before transitioning to television and film. Over her career, she has appeared in various TV shows and movies and has earned multiple award nominations, including four Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Award nominations for her role in “Home Improvement.” Patricia has also been involved in various charitable organizations and remains active in both the entertainment industry and her community.

5 Interesting Facts about Patricia Richardson

1. Patricia Richardson was a last-minute replacement for Frances Fisher in the role of Jill Taylor on “Home Improvement.”

2. She has served as the National Spokesperson for Cure PSP, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and awareness of prime-of-life neurodegenerative diseases.

3. Patricia briefly considered leaving the entertainment industry to focus on her family but returned to acting after being offered the role on “Home Improvement.”

4. She has appeared in multiple stage productions, including a Broadway revival of “Steel Magnolias.”

5. Patricia starred in the Lifetime TV series “Strong Medicine” from 2002 to 2005, playing Dr. Andy Campbell.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patricia Richardson

1. “I really was very hesitant about being a single mother, but I had to decide that I was going to do it and that it was going to be okay.”

2. “I was really lucky. My parents really supported me in what I wanted to do.”

3. “I think ‘Home Improvement’ was really a feminist show in a lot of ways.”

4. “I didn’t want to do another sitcom. I didn’t want to be the mom in another sitcom.”

5. “I think family is the most important thing. I think it’s more important than work.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Patricia Richardson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.

Children

Patricia Richardson has three children: Henry Richardson Baker, and twins Roxanne Elizabeth Baker and Joseph Castle Baker, with her ex-husband Ray Baker.