Home Improvement is one of the most beloved sitcoms to hit television in the 1990’s. The show, which starred Tim Allen as a handyman, was a huge success and was the highest rated sitcom on ABC during its eight season run. While most people know the show for its host, Al Borland played by Richard Karn, and bumbling sidekick, Wilson played by Earl Hindman, the show was also rounded out by several recurring characters including Heidi played by Debbe Dunning.
When the show first aired, Dunning was a model who had appeared in a Miller beer campaign and a number of music videos. She continued to appear in various roles both on television and in film before securing the role of Heidi. She was a recurring character on the show from season 3 until the end of its run.
While many of the other recurring cast members left after the show’s end, Dunning continued to appear in various guest spots on shows such as Baywatch and the Jamie Foxx Show. She also landed a recurring role on the soap opera, Married with Children playing Jill Taylor and another recurring role on the cult favorite Tales From the Crypt as Hope Lorca. In both cases, her characters met with untimely ends, a fate that would be unlikely for any of the other characters on Home Improvement.
After the sitcom ended, Dunning worked in various guest appearances on television and a few movies as well including Dangerous Curves. She also hosted a celebrity challenge on American Gladiators. Dunning is married to former Olympic volleyball player Steve Timmons and they have a daughter Spencer Schae and two sons Stoney and Sysco. Dunning is an avid runner and also enjoys skiing, roller skating, golfing, swimming and tennis.
She has since become a lifestyle influencer with a focus on healthy eating, cooking and fitness. Dunning often shares her recipes and tips for living a balanced life on social media and inspires others to live their best lives. She is also a regular contributor to the Huffington Post.
In addition to her acting career, Debbe is a DIY expert and hosts her own TV show called Debbe Dunning’s Dude Ranch Roundup on RFDTV. She is also a health and fitness enthusiast who regularly posts her tips for a healthier lifestyle on her Instagram.
Debbe is currently in the midst of a three-season tour for her show, where she travels to various locations across the United States hosting seminars on a variety of topics. She has a passion for helping others and her tours are always sold out. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family on the golf course and doing charity work. Dunning is an accomplished athlete and a dedicated mother, wife and daughter who loves to cook and spends time with her dog, Charlie. She also loves to travel and is a huge animal lover. Throughout her career, she has received multiple awards and recognition for her work in both the entertainment industry and the fitness industry.