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Rhea Perlman

Bio: 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)
Born: Wed, Mar 31 1948
Birthplace: Coney Island, New York, USA
Rhea Perlman is 76 years old
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Poster of Barbie
Barbie
Rhea Perlman was
75 in Barbie
as 'Ruth'.
Wed, Jul 19 2023
Poster of You People
You People
Rhea Perlman was
74 in You People
as 'Bubby'.
Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of 13: The Musical
13: The Musical
Rhea Perlman was
74 in 13: The Musical
as 'Grandma Ruth'.
Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of Marvelous and the Black Hole
Marvelous and the Black Hole
Rhea Perlman was
74 in Marvelous and the Black Hole
as 'Margot'.
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Funny Face
Funny Face
Rhea Perlman was
72 in Funny Face
as 'Fernie'.
Tue, Mar 30 2021
Poster of Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Rhea Perlman was
72 in Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
as 'Spooky Narration'.
Sat, Oct 31 2020
Poster of Saving Flora
Saving Flora
Rhea Perlman was
71 in Saving Flora
as 'Gabriella'.
Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Poms
Poms
Rhea Perlman was
71 in Poms
as 'Alice'.
Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker
Rhea Perlman was
70 in The Matchmaker
as 'Irene'.
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
Rhea Perlman was
68 in Lemon
as 'Esther'.
Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Sing
Sing
Rhea Perlman was
68 in Sing
as 'Judith (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 23 2016
Poster of Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Rhea Perlman was
67 in Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Rhea Perlman was
67 in I'll See You in My Dreams
as 'Sally'.
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of The Sessions
The Sessions
Rhea Perlman was
64 in The Sessions
as 'Mikvah Lady'.
Wed, May 02 2012
Poster of Oliver's Ghost
Oliver's Ghost
Rhea Perlman was
63 in Oliver's Ghost
as 'Eloise'.
Sat, Oct 22 2011
Poster of The Trouble With Bliss
The Trouble With Bliss
Rhea Perlman was
63 in The Trouble With Bliss
as 'Maria (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of The Nightman Cometh: Live
The Nightman Cometh: Live
Rhea Perlman was
61 in The Nightman Cometh: Live
as 'Gladys'.
Tue, Sep 15 2009
Poster of Beethoven's Big Break
Beethoven's Big Break
Rhea Perlman was
60 in Beethoven's Big Break
as 'Patricia'.
Fri, Dec 26 2008
Poster of The Christmas Choir
The Christmas Choir
Rhea Perlman was
60 in The Christmas Choir
as 'Sister Agatha'.
Sat, Dec 06 2008
Poster of Love Comes Lately
Love Comes Lately
Rhea Perlman was
59 in Love Comes Lately
as 'Reisel'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of 10 Items or Less
10 Items or Less
Rhea Perlman was
58 in 10 Items or Less
as 'Mrs. D'.
Mon, Sep 11 2006
Poster of My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
Rhea Perlman was
57 in My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Rhea Perlman was
57 in Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Rhea Perlman was
54 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Rhea Perlman was
52 in How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
as ''.
Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of Painful Secrets
Painful Secrets
Rhea Perlman was
52 in Painful Secrets
as 'Dr. Parella'.
Tue, May 30 2000
Poster of A Tale of Two Bunnies
A Tale of Two Bunnies
Rhea Perlman was
51 in A Tale of Two Bunnies
as 'Thelma'.
Mon, Mar 20 2000
Poster of H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Rhea Perlman was
51 in H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
as 'Ms. Beelzebub'.
Sun, Oct 03 1999
Poster of Houdini
Houdini
Rhea Perlman was
50 in Houdini
as 'Esther'.
Sun, Dec 06 1998
Poster of In the Doghouse
In the Doghouse
Rhea Perlman was
50 in In the Doghouse
as 'Phil Markowitz'.
Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Rhea Perlman was
49 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Carpool
Carpool
Rhea Perlman was
48 in Carpool
as 'Martha'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Matilda
Matilda
Rhea Perlman was
48 in Matilda
as 'Zinnia Wormwood'.
Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Sunset Park
Sunset Park
Rhea Perlman was
48 in Sunset Park
as 'Phyllis Saroka'.
Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon
Rhea Perlman was
47 in Canadian Bacon
as 'Deputy Honey'.
Thu, Jun 08 1995
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Rhea Perlman was
46 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Rhea Perlman was
46 in Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as 'Worm TV Host'.
Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Spoils of War
Spoils of War
Rhea Perlman was
46 in Spoils of War
as 'Emma'.
Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Rhea Perlman was
45 in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
as 'Mother Bird (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of A Place To Be Loved
A Place To Be Loved
Rhea Perlman was
45 in A Place To Be Loved
as 'Jerry Blair'.
Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of To Grandmother's House We Go
To Grandmother's House We Go
Rhea Perlman was
44 in To Grandmother's House We Go
as 'Shirley'.
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of There Goes the Neighborhood
There Goes the Neighborhood
Rhea Perlman was
44 in There Goes the Neighborhood
as 'Lydia Nunn'.
Fri, Oct 30 1992
Poster of Class Act
Class Act
Rhea Perlman was
44 in Class Act
as 'Miss Simpson'.
Fri, Jun 05 1992
Poster of The Last Halloween
The Last Halloween
Rhea Perlman was
43 in The Last Halloween
as 'Mrs. Gizborne'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Ted & Venus
Ted & Venus
Rhea Perlman was
43 in Ted & Venus
as 'Grace'.
Thu, Aug 08 1991
Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Rhea Perlman was
42 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Enid Is Sleeping
Enid Is Sleeping
Rhea Perlman was
42 in Enid Is Sleeping
as 'Mavis'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Rhea Perlman was
42 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Paula'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
Rhea Perlman was
41 in Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Two Daddies?"
as 'Rose Johnson (voice)'.
Sat, May 06 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Rhea Perlman was
40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday
as 'Carla Tortelli'.
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of A Family Again
A Family Again
Rhea Perlman was
40 in A Family Again
as 'Aunt Dee'.
Sat, Oct 15 1988
Poster of Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Rhea Perlman was
40 in Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Stamp of a Killer
Stamp of a Killer
Rhea Perlman was
39 in Stamp of a Killer
as 'Claudia'.
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of My Little Pony: The Movie
My Little Pony: The Movie
Rhea Perlman was
38 in My Little Pony: The Movie
as 'Reeka (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
Rhea Perlman was
37 in Molly and the Skywalkerz in "Happily Ever After"
as 'Rose Johnson (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 20 1985
Poster of The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game
Rhea Perlman was
36 in The Ratings Game
as 'Francine Kester'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Love Child
Love Child
Rhea Perlman was
34 in Love Child
as 'June Burns'.
Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Drop-Out Father
Drop-Out Father
Rhea Perlman was
34 in Drop-Out Father
as 'Tawney Shapiro'.
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of National Lampoon's Movie Madness
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Rhea Perlman was
34 in National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as 'Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians")'.
Fri, Apr 23 1982
Poster of Swap Meet
Swap Meet
Rhea Perlman was
31 in Swap Meet
as 'Mother'.
Fri, Sep 21 1979
Poster of Like Normal People
Like Normal People
Rhea Perlman was
31 in Like Normal People
as 'Jan'.
Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of Intimate Strangers
Intimate Strangers
Rhea Perlman was
29 in Intimate Strangers
as 'Barbara'.
Fri, Nov 11 1977
Poster of Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Rhea Perlman was
29 in Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
as 'Judy'.
Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of I Want to Keep My Baby!
I Want to Keep My Baby!
Rhea Perlman was
28 in I Want to Keep My Baby!
as 'Rae Finer'.
Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of Stalk the Wild Child
Stalk the Wild Child
Rhea Perlman was
28 in Stalk the Wild Child
as 'Jean'.
Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
Rhea Perlman was
28 in The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
as 'Vince's Wife'.
Wed, Sep 15 1976
Poster of Minestrone
Minestrone
Rhea Perlman was
26 in Minestrone
as 'Tessy'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Rhea Perlman was
24 in Hot Dogs for Gauguin
as 'Woman on Ferry'.
Mon, Jun 12 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Curses!
Curses!
Rhea Perlman was
75+ in Curses!
as 'Margie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
Rhea Perlman was
74+ in Not Dead Yet
as 'Janice'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Poker Face
Poker Face
Rhea Perlman was
74+ in Poker Face
as 'Beatrix Hasp (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Rhea Perlman was
73+ in Star Wars: The Bad Batch
as 'Cid (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 2021
Poster of Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
Rhea Perlman was
71+ in Harley Quinn
as 'Golda (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Me and My Grandma
Me and My Grandma
Rhea Perlman was
68+ in Me and My Grandma
as 'Grandma'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 2017
Poster of Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Rhea Perlman was
66+ in Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
as 'Maureen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of Kirstie
Kirstie
Rhea Perlman was
65+ in Kirstie
as 'Thelma Katz'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 2013
Poster of The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Rhea Perlman was
65+ in The Goldbergs
as 'Margot Letien'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Mom
Mom
Rhea Perlman was
65+ in Mom
as 'Anya'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Rhea Perlman was
65+ in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as 'Estelle'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Rhea Perlman was
64+ in The Mindy Project
as 'Annette Castellano'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Rhea Perlman was
64+ in Robot and Monster
as 'Nessie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2012
Poster of Wilfred
Wilfred
Rhea Perlman was
63+ in Wilfred
as 'Mittens'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Rhea Perlman was
62+ in Hot in Cleveland
as 'Jacki'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Rhea Perlman was
61+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Hung
Hung
Rhea Perlman was
61+ in Hung
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 28 2009
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Rhea Perlman was
58+ in The Megan Mullally Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Crumbs
Crumbs
Rhea Perlman was
57+ in Crumbs
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Rhea Perlman was
57+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
as 'Bertha Fussy'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Fat Actress
Fat Actress
Rhea Perlman was
56+ in Fat Actress
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 07 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Rhea Perlman was
56+ in American Dad!
as 'Old Stripper (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
Rhea Perlman was
56+ in Kevin Hill
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Rhea Perlman was
55+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of What's New, Scooby-Doo?
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Rhea Perlman was
54+ in What's New, Scooby-Doo?
as 'Agnes (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Kate Brasher
Kate Brasher
Rhea Perlman was
52+ in Kate Brasher
as 'Abbie Schaeffer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 24 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rhea Perlman was
51+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Roxana Fox'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Rhea Perlman was
50+ in Becker
as 'Dr. Katherine Simmons'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Union Square
Union Square
Rhea Perlman was
49+ in Union Square
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Rhea Perlman was
49+ in Ally McBeal
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Rhea Perlman was
49+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Pearl
Pearl
Rhea Perlman was
48+ in Pearl
as 'Pearl Caraldo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Rhea Perlman was
48+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Almost Perfect
Almost Perfect
Rhea Perlman was
47+ in Almost Perfect
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1995
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Rhea Perlman was
45+ in The Critic
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Rhea Perlman was
45+ in Frasier
as 'Carla Tortelli'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Rhea Perlman was
44+ in Mad About You
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Rhea Perlman was
44+ in Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of Roc
Roc
Rhea Perlman was
43+ in Roc
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Rhea Perlman was
42+ in Blossom
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Rhea Perlman was
41+ in The Simpsons
as 'Carla Tortelli (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of My Little Pony
My Little Pony
Rhea Perlman was
38+ in My Little Pony
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Rhea Perlman was
37+ in Matlock
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Rhea Perlman was
37+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Lois'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Rhea Perlman was
34+ in St. Elsewhere
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Rhea Perlman was
34+ in Cheers
as 'Carla Tortelli'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Rhea Perlman was
30+ in Taxi
as 'Zena Sherman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Rhea Perlman was
27+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Too Much
Too Much
Rhea Perlman will be
76+ in Too Much
as ''.
First Air Date
Unreleased