Debbe Dunning
American actress (born 1966)
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Debra L. "Debbe" Dunning (born July 11, 1966) is an American actress, model, television host, spokesperson, and comedienne. She is best known for playing Heidi Keppert on Home Improvement (1993–1999).
Born
July 11, 1966
Debra L. Dunning
July 11, 1966
Burbank, California, U.S.[1]
OccupationsActress, model, spokesperson, comedian, producer, host
Yearsactive1988–2006, 2025–present
Spouse
Debbe Dunning | |
|---|---|
Dunning during Home Improvement | |
| Born | Debra L. Dunning July 11, 1966 Burbank, California, U.S.[1] |
| Occupations | Actress, model, spokesperson, comedian, producer, host |
| Years active | 1988–2006, 2025–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Career
Dunning played Heidi Keppert, the Tool Time girl, on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement from seasons three to eight,[1] having guest-starred in an earlier season.[2]
She appeared in Dangerous Curves (1988) and the American Gladiators Celebrity Challenge (1989).[3][4]
Personal life
From May 11, 1997 until May 19, 2018, Dunning was married to American volleyball player Steve Timmons, with whom she has three children.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dangerous Curves | Pageant Girl | credited as Debra Dunning |
| 1990–1991 | Married... with Children | Rochelle | credited as Debbie Dunning |
| 1993–1999 | Home Improvement | Heidi Keppert[a] | Main role |
| 1994 | Tales from the Crypt | Episode: "The Pit" | |
| Renegade | Episode: "Hostage" | ||
| 1995 | Off Camera with Dean Cain | Herself | |
| The Misery Brothers | Ima Barrister | ||
| Spring Break Blast | Unknown | ||
| 1996 | Boy Meets World | Alexandra | Episode: “The Happiest Show On Earth” |
| Silk Stalkings | Amanda Burke | Episode: "Body Electric" | |
| Leprechaun 4: In Space | Private Delores Costello | ||
| 1999 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Herself | |
| 2000 | The Spiral Staircase | Danielle | |
| 2002 | Now You Know | Sun Goddess | |
| 2003 | Tim Allen Presents: A User's Guide to 'Home Improvement' | Herself / Heidi / Kiki | |
| Four Fingers of the Dragon | Herself | ||
| 2005 | The E! True Hollywood Story/Home Improvement | ||
| 2006 | Wicked Wicked Games | Hope Lorca | |
| The Last Guy on Earth | |||
| 2025 | Shifting Gears[6] | TBA | Episode: "Secret" |
Notes
- Prior to being cast as Heidi, Dunning appeared on a season 2 episode of Home Improvement as Kiki Von Fursterwallenscheinlaw.
