RHEA PERLMAN
Rhea Perlman
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 31, 1948
Place of Birth: Coney Island, New York, USA
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
Starring
2025·
The StudioMatt's Mom, Matt's Mom (voice)
2025·
Mid-Century ModernJudy
2025·
Too MuchDottie
2023·
Poker FaceBeatrix Hasp, Beatrix Hasp (voice)
2023·
Curses!Margie (voice)
2023·
Not Dead YetJanice
2023·
BarbieRuth
2023·
You PeopleBubby
Margot
2022·
13: The MusicalGrandma Ruth
Cid (voice)
2021·
Funny FaceFernie
Spooky Narration
2019·
Harley QuinnGolda (voice)
2019·
Saving FloraGabriella
2019·
PomsAlice
2018·
The MatchmakerIrene
2017·
Me and My GrandmaGrandma
2017·
LemonEsther
2016·
ShooterSupreme Court Justice Gibson
2016·
SingJudith (voice)
Sally
Maureen
2013·
Getting OnCrystal Buff
2013·
The GoldbergsMargot Letien
2013·
KirstieThelma Katz
2013·
Brooklyn Nine-NineEstelle
2013·
MomAnya
2012·
Robot and MonsterNessie (voice)
2012·
The Mindy ProjectAnnette Castellano
2012·
The SessionsMikvah Lady
2011·
WilfredMittens
2011·
Oliver's GhostEloise
Maria (uncredited)
2010·
Hot in ClevelandJacki
Self - Guest
2009·
HungGladys
2008·
The Christmas ChoirSister Agatha
Patricia
2007·
Love Comes LatelyReisel
Self - Guest
2006·
CrumbsCamille Spadaro
2006·
10 Items or LessMrs. D
2005·
American Dad!Old Stripper (voice)
Bertha Fussy
2005·
Fat ActressRhea Perlman
2004·
Kevin HillEleanor Frank
Self
Agnes (voice)
Self
2001·
Kate BrasherAbbie Schaeffer
Thelma
2000·
Painful SecretsDr. Parella
Jacqueline Kennedy
Roxana Fox
1999·
The Frasier StorySelf
Ms. Beelzebub
1998·
BeckerDr. Katherine Simmons
Audience Member (uncredited)
1998·
HoudiniEsther
1998·
In the DoghousePhil Markowitz
1997·
Union SquareEileen Mulrooney
1997·
The ViewSelf
1997·
Ally McBealDr. Helen Tooth
Self - Guest
1996·
PearlPearl Caraldo
1996·
Sunset ParkPhyllis Saroka
1996·
CarpoolMartha
1996·
MatildaZinnia Wormwood
1995·
Almost Perfect1995·
Canadian BaconDeputy Honey
1994·
The CriticArdeth (voice)
Worm TV Host
Self (archive footage)
1994·
Spoils of WarEmma
1993·
FrasierCarla Tortelli
Mother Bird (voice)
1993·
A Place to Be LovedJerry Blair
Narrator (voice)
1992·
Mad About YouMrs. Ramona DiChristophoro
Lydia Nunn
Shirley
1992·
Class ActMiss Simpson
1991·
Roc1991·
The Last HalloweenMrs. Gizborne
1991·
Ted & VenusGrace
1990·
BlossomThe Godfather
Self (archive footage)
1990·
Enid Is SleepingMavis
Paula
Lois (archive footage)
1989·
The SimpsonsCarla Tortelli (voice)
1989·
Two Daddies?Rose Johnson (voice)
Self
Carla Tortelli
1988·
A Family AgainAunt Dee
1987·
The TortellisCarla Tortelli
Maisy - Constitutional Caterer
1987·
Stamp of a KillerClaudia
1986·
MatlockRhea Perlman
1986·
My Little PonyReeka (voice)
1985·
Amazing StoriesLois
1985·
Happily Ever AfterRose Johnson (voice)
1984·
The Ratings GameFrancine Kester
1982·
CheersCarla Tortelli
1982·
St. ElsewhereCarla Tortelli
Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians")
1982·
Drop-Out FatherTawney Shapiro
1982·
Love ChildJune Burns
1979·
Like Normal PeopleJan
1979·
Swap MeetMother
1978·
TaxiZena Sherman
1977·
Intimate StrangersBarbara
Judy
1976·
Stalk the Wild ChildJean
Vince's Wife
Rae Finer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Co-Host
1975·
MinestroneTessy
1972·
Hot Dogs for GauguinWoman on Ferry
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf, Self - Nominee, Self - Audience Member
Production
2006·
Bye Bye BenjaminExecutive Producer
1975·
MinestroneWriter
1973·
The Sound SleeperProduction Coordinator, Continuity