Patricia Wetting was born on the 4th December 1951, in Milford, Ohio USA, of part-German ancestry and is an award- winning actress and playwright, best known to the world for her portrayal of Nancy Krieger Weston in the TV series “Thirtysomething” (1987-1991), and as Holly Harper in another TV series, “Brothers & Sisters” (2006-2011), among many other differing appearances.
Have you ever wondered how rich Patricia Wettig is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Wettig’s net worth is as high as $2 million, an amount earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry, which has been active since the early ‘80s.
Patricia Wettig Net Worth $2 Million
Patricia is one of four daughters born to Clifford Neal Wettig, and his wife, Florence, and spent her childhood in Grove City, Pennsylvania, attending Grove City High School, from which she matriculated in 1970, and after that enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan University, but transferred to and graduated from Temple University in 1975. She also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in playwriting, which she obtained from Smith College in 2001.
Her acting career started in 1982, when she was cast as Maureen in the television film “Parole”, and after a few minor roles in TV series, she was cast as Joanne in the TV series “St. Elsewhere” in 1986, then chosen for the role of Nancy Krieger Weston the following year in the TV romantic drama series “Thirtysomething” (1987-1991). The particular role brought her national popularity, and won her several awards, including a Golden Globe in the category for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama, and also three Primetime Emmys, two for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and one in Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She continued quite successfully with her career following the end of the series, as she appeared in the award-winning drama film “Guilty by Suspicion” (1991), starring Robert De Niro and Annette Bening, then featured in the Academy Award- winning comedy “City Slickers”, with Billy Crystal, Jack Palance and Daniel Stern in the lead roles, and repeated her role in the sequel “City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly’s Gold” in 1994, and meantime she starred in the television film “Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story” in 1992, and played Veronica in the comedy-drama film “Me and Veronica” (1993), next to Elizabeth McGovern, and Michael O’Keefe, which only increased her wealth.
Patricia had several more successful appearances during the ‘90s, including as Mrs. Lusk in the comedy drama “Dancer, Texas Pop. 81” (1998), and as Eleanor Riggs in the TV drama series “L.A. Doctors” (1998-1999), next to her husband, Ken Olin.
From the start of the 2000s, she has been more focused on writing than acting, but still secured several notable roles, such as Vice-President Caroline Reynolds in the TV drama series “Prison Break”, and from 2005 to 2007 appeared in 18 episodes of the highly successful series, further increasing her wealth, and as Holly Harper in the TV drama series “Brothers & Sisters” (2005-2011), appearing in all 110 episodes of the award-winning series, which added a substantial amount to her wealth.
To speak of her career as a writer, Patricia has created two plays, “My Andy” (2005), which depicts Andy Warhol’s relationship with his mother, and “F2M” in 2011. For her first creation, Patricia was nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, but was a finalist and not a winner.
Regarding her personal life, Patricia has been married to actor and producer Ken Olin since 1982; the couple has two children together, Clifford and Roxy, who are both in the entertainment industry.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series - Drama, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Movies
The 19th Wife, The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie, Lackawanna Blues, Dancer, Texas Pop. 81, City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold, City Slickers, Guilty by Suspicion, Me and Veronica
I've always written. When I got my first acting job, I was paid $300 a week and thought that was a lot of money, so I went out and bought my first typewriter.
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Fact
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Is of German descent.
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She wrote the play "My Andy," the story of Andy Warhol's relationship with his mother. It earned Patricia a finalist position for the 2005 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, a writing award honoring outstanding English-language plays written by women.
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Her three sisters' names are Pam, Phyllis and Peggy.
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In 2005, was a finalist for the Blackburn Prize, awarded annually for an outstanding new English-language play by a woman, for her play, My Andy.
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Earned a master's degree in playwriting from Smith College in May 2001. Is now focusing more on writing than on acting.
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Son, Clifford Olin (born 1983) and daughter, Roxanne Elizabeth Olin, Roxy Olin (born on November 5, 1985) with husband Ken Olin.
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Lackawanna Blues
2005
TV Movie
Laura's Mother
Alias
2002-2004
TV Series
Dr. Judy Barnett
Boomtown
2002
TV Series
Sharon Renee Loftin / Nora Jean Flannery
Breaking News
2002
TV Series
Alison Dunne
The Practice
2001
TV Series
Allison Tucker
L.A. Doctors
1998-1999
TV Series
Eleanor Riggs-Cattan / Eleanor Riggs
Nightmare in Big Sky Country
1998
Judge
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81
1998
Mrs. Lusk
Bongwater
1998
Mom
Frasier
1997
TV Series
Stephanie
Courthouse
1995
TV Series
Judge Justine Parkes
Kansas
1995
TV Movie
Virginia 'Giny' Mae Farley
Nothing But the Truth
1995
TV Movie
Jill Ross
The Langoliers
1995
TV Mini-Series
Laurel Stevenson
Parallel Lives
1994
TV Movie
Rebecca Ferguson Stone
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994
Barbara Robbins
Me and Veronica
1993
Veronica
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
1992
TV Movie
Nancy Ziegenmeyer
Silent Motive
1991
TV Movie
Laura Bardell
City Slickers
1991
Barbara Robbins
Thirtysomething
1987-1991
TV Series
Nancy Krieger Weston
Guilty by Suspicion
1991
Dorothy Nolan
Police Story: Cop Killer
1988
TV Movie
Dede Mandell
St. Elsewhere
1986-1987
TV Series
Joanne
L.A. Law
1987
TV Series
Carolyn Glasband
Stingray
1986
TV Series
Annie Murray
Hill Street Blues
1985
TV Series
Mrs. Florio
Remington Steele
1984
TV Series
Barbara Frick
Parole
1982
TV Movie
Maureen
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kansas
1995
TV Movie executive producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
As Cool as I Am
2013
special thanks - as Ken Olin and Patricia Wettig
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Matter of Opinion
2016
TV Series documentary
Herself (2016-)
The Ojai Experience
2009
Video short
Herself
Entertainment Tonight
2008
TV Series
Herself
Rachael Ray
2007
TV Series
Herself
Brothers & Sisters: Family Album
2007
TV Movie
Herself / Holly Harper
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie
2005
Herself
Inside 'thirtysomething'
2001
TV Movie
Herself
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1999
TV Series
Herself
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards
1999
TV Special
Herself
CBS This Morning
1995
TV Series
Herself
Live with Kelly and Michael
1992-1995
TV Series
Herself
One on One with John Tesh
1992
TV Series
Herself
The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1992
TV Special
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Drama & Best Actor in a TV-Series - Drama
The 13th Annual CableACE Awards
1992
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1991
TV Special
Herself - Presenter and Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1991
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Drama
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series / Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special & Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
The Arsenio Hall Show
1990
TV Series
Herself
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards
1989
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
The Starlight Annual Foundation Benefit
1988
TV Special
Herself
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1988
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Hour Magazine
1988
TV Series
Herself
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards
1988
TV Special documentary
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Drama
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Extra
2015
TV Series
Herself
Brothers & Sisters: A Family Matter
2007
TV Movie
Holly Harper
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1991
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Thirtysomething (1987)
1991
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Thirtysomething (1987)
1990
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Thirtysomething (1987)
1988
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Thirtysomething (1987)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Gold Derby TV Award
Gold Derby Awards
Ensemble of the Year
Brothers & Sisters (2006)
1991
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series
Thirtysomething (1987)
1990
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series
Thirtysomething (1987)
Known for movies
Brothers & Sisters (2006-2011) as Holly Harper
City Slickers (1991) as Barbara Robbins
Thirtysomething (1987-1991) as Nancy Krieger Weston
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) as Barbara Robbins