Rhea Perlman
Known for Acting
Biography
Rhea Jo Perlman (born March 31, 1948) is an American actress and writer. She is best known for her role as head-waitress Carla Tortelli in the sitcom Cheers (1982–1993). Over the course of 11 seasons, Perlman was nominated for ten Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress – winning four times – and was nominated for a record seven Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series. She has also appeared in films, including Canadian Bacon (1995), Matilda (1996), The Sessions (2012), and Poms (2019).
Filmography
Barbie
2023
as Ruth
Matilda
1996
as Zinnia Wormwood
Sing
2016
as Judith (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
as Self (archive footage)
The Sessions
2012
as Mikvah Lady
10 Items or Less
2006
as Mrs. D
You People
2023
as Bubby
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Paula
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
1993
as Mother Bird (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self (archive footage)
The Ratings Game
1984
as Francine Kester
13: The Musical
2022
as Grandma Ruth
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
My Little Pony: The Movie
1986
as Reeka (voice)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Worm TV Host
Canadian Bacon
1995
as Deputy Honey
Class Act
1992
as Miss Simpson
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
as Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians")
Ted & Venus
1991
as Grace
Houdini
1998
as Esther