Monica Horan Biography: Parents, Siblings, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Husband, Children, Films

Monica Louise Horan is a distinguished American actress best known for her portrayal of Amy MacDougall-Barone on the acclaimed CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.

She appeared in 66 episodes from 1997 to 2005, playing the role of Robert Barone’s on-again, off-again girlfriend who later becomes his wife.

A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Theater Performance, Horan began her acting career in off-off-Broadway productions before gaining national prominence through her television work.

Profile

• Full Name: Monica Louise Horan
• Stage Name: Monica Horan
• Born: January 29, 1963
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actress
• Height: 1.68 m
• Parents: Selma Spencer, Robert J. Horan
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Philip Rosenthal (m. 1990)
• Children: Lily Rosenthal, Ben Rosenthal
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life And Education

Monica Louise Horan was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on January 29, 196a. She is the daughter of Selma (née Spencer), a clerk, and Robert J. Horan, a courthouse officer. While she may have siblings, details about them remain unspecified.

Horan graduated from Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School for Girls in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, in 1980. She then attended Hofstra University, where she earned a degree in Theater Performance in 1984. Of Jewish ethnicity, Horan converted to Judaism before marrying Philip Rosenthal in 1990.

Career

Monica Horan began her acting career in New York City, performing in off-off-Broadway productions while working as a telephone sales agent. Her early stage work included roles in Tony’ n’ Tina’s Wedding and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom. She also co-founded the Actors Initiative and performed sketch comedy with the troupe Artificial Intelligence.

Her television debut featured guest appearances on popular shows such as L.A. Law, In Living Color, and Coach. Horan’s breakout moment came in 1997 when she was cast as Amy MacDougall on Everybody Loves Raymond.

Originally intended as a one-time appearance, her strong on-screen chemistry with Brad Garrett led to a recurring role that ultimately made her a series regular. She appeared in 66 episodes, with her character marrying Robert Barone in the show’s seventh season.

Following her success on Everybody Loves Raymond, Horan continued to work in television, guest-starring on series like Hot in Cleveland, The Middle, and Better Things. From 2016 to 2019, she played Kieran Cannistra in The Bold and the Beautiful. Her film credits include Pee-wee’s Big Holiday and short films like Carpool.

Horan has also appeared on her husband Philip Rosenthal’s Netflix travel series, Somebody Feed Phil, reflecting their mutual love for food and travel. In addition to her entertainment career, Horan is actively involved in politics and supports the Democratic Party.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @monicahoranrosenthal

Personal Life

Monica Horan is married to Philip Rosenthal, a prominent American television writer and producer best known for creating Everybody Loves Raymond.

The couple met while attending Hofstra University and began their relationship in 1986. They married on April 22, 1990, following Horan’s conversion to Judaism. Together, they have two children, Ben and Lily.

Filmography

Film

• Pee-wee’s Big Holiday (2016)
• Carpool (Short film)

Television

• L.A. Law (1990)
• In Living Color (1991)
• Coach (1993-1994)
• Down the Shore (1992)
• In the House (1996)
• Everybody Loves Raymond (1997-2005)
• Hot in Cleveland (2011)
• The Whole Truth (2011
• Enlightened (2013
• The Adventures of Mr. Clown (2015)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (2016-2019)
• The Middle (2017)
• Better Things (2019)
• The Corona Dialogues: A Dylan Brody Project (2021)
• Somebody Feed Phil (2018–)

Net Worth

Monica Horan has an estimated net worth of $20 million, primarily earned through her successful acting career, notably her role in Everybody Loves Raymond. She has also appeared in shows like The Bold and the Beautiful and Hot in Cleveland, done voice work, and invested in real estate.