Debbe Dunning Net Worth

What is Debbe Dunning's Net Worth and Salary?

Debbe Dunning is an American actress, model, and spokesperson who has a net worth of $1 million. Debbe Dunning rose to national fame playing Heidi Keppert, the beloved Tool Time assistant on the hit sitcom "Home Improvement." She joined the show during its third season after Pamela Anderson's departure and quickly became one of the series' most recognizable supporting stars. Her approachable charm, comedic timing, and rapport with Tim Allen and Richard Karn helped define the show during its peak throughout the 1990s.

Before becoming a sitcom staple, Dunning built a successful commercial and modeling career that led to dozens of print campaigns and television ads, including memorable spots for Miller Beer, Foot Locker, Ford, and Taco Bell. Along the way she appeared on a wide range of TV shows, cultivated a loyal fan base, and later transitioned into outdoor lifestyle programming with her own travel series. Over several decades, Dunning has remained a familiar and nostalgic presence to fans who grew up watching one of the most popular sitcoms of its era.

Early Life

Debra Dunning was born on July 11, 1966, in Burbank, California. She attended John Burroughs High School, where she was a cheerleader and the homecoming queen. In 1984 she was crowned Miss Burbank, a title that helped launch her modeling career. She soon signed with the Judith Fontaine Modeling & Talent Agency and began appearing in national print campaigns and commercials.

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Early Career

Dunning first gained widespread recognition through commercial work, including high-profile ads for Miller Beer, Foot Locker, Ford, and Taco Bell, where she became known as the "Run for the Border Girl." Her success in advertising led to acting opportunities, and she began landing roles in films and on television. Her first movie appearance came in the 1988 comedy "Dangerous Curves," followed by guest roles on shows such as "Who's the Boss," "Dream On," "Married… with Children," "Renegade," "Tales from the Crypt," "Silk Stalkings," "Baywatch," and "Boy Meets World."

"Home Improvement"

Dunning first appeared on "Home Improvement" in a small guest role as a character named Kiki Van Furstenwallenschein. When Pamela Anderson left the series, producers brought Dunning back as Heidi Keppert, the new on-camera assistant on Tool Time. Her catchphrase "Does everybody know what time it is?" became a signature moment on the show. She starred on the series from 1992 to 1999, appearing in 138 of the show's 204 episodes, and became one of the program's most memorable supporting cast members. During this period, she also won the Celebrity Challenge on "American Gladiators" for two consecutive years.

Later Work

After "Home Improvement" ended, Dunning continued working in television through the early 2000s, including an appearance in the thriller "The Spiral Staircase" and roles in various TV movies and series. Her last scripted television part came in the drama "Wicked Wicked Games," which aired from 2006 to 2007. In 2017, she shifted into hosting, launching "Debbe Dunning's Dude Ranch Roundup" for RFD-TV and The Cowboy Channel, a travel series focused on American dude ranches and outdoor culture.

Personal Life

Dunning was married to Olympic volleyball player Steve Timmons from 1997 to 2018, and they have three children together. She remains passionate about horses, fly fishing, skeet shooting, and outdoor recreation, interests that shaped her hosting career and maintain her connection with fans who remember her as a defining part of "Home Improvement."

Real Estate

In 2019, the newly single Debbe paid $850,000 for a home in Oceanside, California.

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