| Profile Detail | Information |
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| Full Name | Patricia Anne Wettig |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1951 |
| Height | 5 feet 4½ inches (1.64 m) |
| Age | 74 years old as of November 2026 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Nickname | Patty Wettig |
| Profession | Actress and playwright |
| Famous For | thirtysomething, Prison Break, and Brothers & Sisters |
| Net Worth | Estimated $25 million combined with husband Ken Olin |
| Net Worth Type | Published estimate; individual wealth not independently verified |
| Main Income Sources | Television acting, film roles, theater, and playwriting |
| Date of Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Father | Clifford Neal Wettig |
| Mother | Florence Morlock Wettig |
| Siblings | Three sisters: Pam, Phyllis, and Peggy |
| Education | Temple University, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Smith College |
| Acting Training | Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
| Advanced Degree | Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting, Smith College, 2001 |
| Hair Color | Blonde, as described in biographical profiles |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Weight | No reliably established public figure |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Ken Olin, actor, director, and producer |
| Marriage Date | May 8, 1982 |
| Son | Clifford Olin, born in 1983 |
| Daughter | Roxanne “Roxy” Olin, born in 1985 |
| Years Active | 1982 onward |
| Acting Debut | Parole (1982), a television film |
| Breakthrough Role | Nancy Weston in thirtysomething |
| Notable Film | Guilty by Suspicion (1991) |
| Other Film Credits | City Slickers (1991), Me and Veronica (1993), City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly’s Gold (1994) |
| Notable Television Miniseries | The Langoliers (1995) |
| Other Television Roles | Joanne McFadden in St. Elsewhere; Dr. Judy Barnett in Alias |
| Prison Break Role | Caroline Reynolds, 2005–2007 |
| Brothers & Sisters Role | Holly Harper, 2006–2011 |
| Other Television Work | Courthouse, L.A. Doctors, and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Three wins for thirtysomething |
| Golden Globe Award | One win for her work on thirtysomething |
| Other Recognition | Nominated for a Gold Derby TV Award as part of the Brothers & Sisters ensemble |
| Playwriting Achievement | Her play My Andy was a finalist for the 2005 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize |
| Other Playwriting Work | F2M, presented during the 2011 New York Stage and Film and Vassar College Powerhouse Theater season |
| Professional Interests | Acting, theater, and writing for the stage |
| Hobbies | No dependable public record of personal hobbies |
| Instagram | No verified official account confirmed |
| Facebook | No verified official account confirmed |
| X (Twitter) | No verified official account confirmed |
| Personal Life | Maintains a relatively private personal life |
| Career Highlights | Award-winning television acting and playwriting |
| Financial Note | The reported $25 million estimate includes Ken Olin’s wealth; it is not a confirmed individual valuation of Patricia Wettig |
| Current Career Status | Publicly documented acting and writing work; current projects should be checked against recent announcements |
