Rhea Perlman
Acting
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).
Known for
2023You People
Bubby
2023Barbie
Ruth
202213: The Musical
Grandma Ruth
2022Marvelous and the Black Hole
Margot
2021Funny Face
Fernie
2020Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Spooky Narration
2019Poms
Alice
2019Saving Flora
Gabriella
2018The Matchmaker
Irene
2017Lemon
Esther
2016Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016Sing
Judith (voice)
2015I'll See You in My Dreams
Sally
2012The Sessions
Mikvah Lady
2011The Trouble with Bliss
Maria (uncredited)
2011Oliver's Ghost
Eloise
2009The Nightman Cometh: Live
Gladys
2008Beethoven's Big Break
Patricia
2008The Christmas Choir
Sister Agatha
2007Love Comes Lately
Reisel
200610 Items or Less
Mrs. D
2005My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
Self
2005Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Self
2002NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
