Rhea Perlman
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 128
Movies (73)
Barbie2023Ruth
You People2023Bubby
13: The Musical2022Grandma Ruth
Marvelous and the Black Hole2022Margot
Funny Face2021Fernie
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home2020Spooky Narration
Saving Flora2019Gabriella
Poms2019Alice
The Matchmaker2018Irene
Lemon2017Esther
Sing2016Judith (voice)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows2016Self
I'll See You in My Dreams2015Sally
The Sessions2012Mikvah Lady
Oliver's Ghost2011Eloise
The Trouble with Bliss2011Maria (uncredited)
The Nightman Cometh: Live2009Gladys
The Christmas Choir2008Sister Agatha
Beethoven's Big Break2008Patricia
Love Comes Lately2007Reisel
10 Items or Less2006Mrs. D
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'2005Self
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson2005Self
NBC 75th Anniversary Special2002Self
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale2000Jacqueline Kennedy
Painful Secrets2000Dr. Parella
A Tale of Two Bunnies2000Thelma
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks1999Ms. Beelzebub
The Frasier Story1999Self
Houdini1998Esther
Shows (55)
Too Much2025Dottie
Mid-Century Modern2025Judy
The Studio2025Matt's Mom (voice)
Curses!2023Margie (voice)
Not Dead Yet2023Janice
Poker Face2023Beatrix Hasp (voice)
Star Wars: The Bad Batch2021Cid (voice)
Harley Quinn2019Golda (voice)
Me and My Grandma2017Grandma
Shooter2016Supreme Court Justice Gibson
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014Maureen
Kirstie2013Thelma Katz
Getting On2013Crystal Buff
The Goldbergs2013Margot Letien
Mom2013Anya
Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013Estelle
The Mindy Project2012Annette Castellano
Robot and Monster2012Nessie (voice)
Wilfred2011Mittens
Hot in Cleveland2010Jacki
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009Self - Guest
Hung2009
The Megan Mullally Show2006Self - Guest
Crumbs2006Camille Spadaro
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia2005Bertha Fussy
Fat Actress2005Rhea Perlman
American Dad!2005Old Stripper (voice)
Kevin Hill2004Eleanor Frank
The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003Self
What's New, Scooby-Doo?2002Agnes (voice)