Actor
Rhea Perlman
- Born: 31 March 1948, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $50 million
Rhea Perlman is an American actress known for her comedic talent and distinctive voice. She gained fame for her role as Carla Tortelli on the sitcom 'Cheers,' which earned her multiple Emmy Awards. Perlman's career spans television and film, and she is…
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About Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman is an American actress known for her comedic talent and distinctive voice. She gained fame for her role as Carla Tortelli on the sitcom 'Cheers,' which earned her multiple Emmy Awards. Perlman's career spans television and film, and she is renowned for her ability to portray strong, memorable characters with humor and depth.
- Born
- 31 March 1948, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
- Spouses
- Danny DeVito (1982-2017)
- Children
- 3 (Lucy DeVito, Grace DeVito, Jacob DeVito)
- Parents
- Philip Perlman, Adele Perlman
- Estimated net worth
- $50 million
Fun facts about Rhea Perlman
- Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito met while performing in the play 'The Shrinking Bride' in 1971.
- She voiced the character of 'Rhea' in the animated series 'The Simpsons' and appeared in several episodes.
Famous Rhea Perlman quotes
“You know, you’re not really supposed to take it personally.”
“I’d like to be in a movie that’s not just a comedy.”
“I’m a big believer in letting the story unfold.”
Rhea Perlman filmography
Cast (133)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Too Much TV | Dottie | 5.7 |
| 2025 | Mid-Century Modern TV | Judy | 6.1 |
| 2025 | The Studio TV | Matt's Mom (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2025 | The Studio TV | Matt's Mom | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Curses! TV | Margie (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Barbie Movie | Ruth | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Not Dead Yet TV | Janice | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Poker Face TV | Beatrix Hasp (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2023 | Poker Face TV | Beatrix Hasp | 7.4 |
| 2023 | You People Movie | Bubby | 5.6 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13: The Musical Movie | Grandma Ruth | 6.0 |
| 2022 | Marvelous and the Black Hole Movie | Margot | 6.6 |
| 2021 | Star Wars: The Bad Batch TV | Cid (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2021 | Funny Face Movie | Fernie | 4.7 |
| 2020 | Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home Movie | Spooky Narration | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Saving Flora Movie | Gabriella | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Harley Quinn TV | Golda (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2019 | Poms Movie | Alice | 6.6 |
| 2018 | The Matchmaker Movie | Irene | |
| 2017 | Me and My Grandma TV | Grandma | 6.5 |
| 2017 | Lemon Movie | Esther | 4.4 |
| 2016 | Sing Movie | Judith (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Shooter TV | Supreme Court Justice Gibson | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2015 | I'll See You in My Dreams Movie | Sally | 6.3 |
| 2014 | Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories TV | Maureen | 7.2 |
| 2013 | Kirstie TV | Thelma Katz | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Getting On TV | Crystal Buff | 6.4 |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Margot Letien | 7.4 |
| 2013 | Mom TV | Anya | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Estelle | 8.2 |
| 2012 | The Mindy Project TV | Annette Castellano | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Robot and Monster TV | Nessie (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2012 | The Sessions Movie | Mikvah Lady | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Oliver's Ghost Movie | Eloise | 6.4 |
| 2011 | The Trouble with Bliss Movie | Maria (uncredited) | 4.8 |
| 2011 | Wilfred TV | Mittens | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Jacki | 7.2 |
| 2009 | The Nightman Cometh: Live Movie | Gladys | 9.4 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Hung TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2008 | The Christmas Choir Movie | Sister Agatha | 5.1 |
| 2008 | Beethoven's Big Break Movie | Patricia | 5.2 |
| 2007 | Love Comes Lately Movie | Reisel | 5.2 |
| 2006 | The Megan Mullally Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2006 | 10 Items or Less Movie | Mrs. D | 6.2 |
| 2006 | Crumbs TV | Camille Spadaro | 6.5 |
| 2005 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV | Bertha Fussy | 8.3 |
| 2005 | My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2005 | Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2005 | Fat Actress TV | Rhea Perlman | 5.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Old Stripper (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill TV | Eleanor Frank | 5.1 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2002 | What's New, Scooby-Doo? TV | Agnes (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Kate Brasher TV | Abbie Schaeffer | 10.0 |
| 2000 | How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale Movie | Jacqueline Kennedy | 4.0 |
| 2000 | Painful Secrets Movie | Dr. Parella | 5.9 |
| 2000 | A Tale of Two Bunnies Movie | Thelma | 7.1 |
| 1999 | H.E. Double Hockey Sticks Movie | Ms. Beelzebub | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Roxana Fox | 8.0 |
| 1999 | The Frasier Story Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1998 | Houdini Movie | Esther | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Becker TV | Dr. Katherine Simmons | 7.2 |
| 1998 | In the Doghouse Movie | Phil Markowitz | 6.2 |
| 1998 | Monty Python: Live at Aspen Movie | Audience Member (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 1997 | Union Square TV | Eileen Mulrooney | 8.5 |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Dr. Helen Tooth | 6.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1996 | Pearl TV | Pearl Caraldo | 5.8 |
| 1996 | Carpool Movie | Martha | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Matilda Movie | Mrs. Wormwood | 7.2 |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.1 |
| 1996 | Sunset Park Movie | Phyllis Saroka | 6.5 |
| 1995 | Almost Perfect TV | Unknown character | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon Movie | Deputy Honey | 5.7 |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Movie | Worm TV Host | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Spoils of War Movie | Emma | 3.8 |
| 1994 | The Critic TV | Ardeth (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1993 | We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story Movie | Mother Bird (voice) | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Carla Tortelli | 7.7 |
| 1993 | A Place to Be Loved Movie | Jerry Blair | 5.6 |
| 1992 | To Grandmother's House We Go Movie | Shirley | 6.5 |
| 1992 | There Goes the Neighborhood Movie | Lydia Nunn | 5.5 |
| 1992 | Mad About You TV | Mrs. Ramona DiChristophoro | 6.8 |
| 1992 | Class Act Movie | Miss Simpson | 6.3 |
| 1992 | Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories TV | Narrator (voice) | 9.5 |
| 1991 | The Last Halloween Movie | Mrs. Gizborne | 6.1 |
| 1991 | Roc TV | Unknown character | 7.9 |
| 1991 | Ted & Venus Movie | Grace | 4.5 |
| 1990 | Amazing Stories: The Movie II Movie | Lois | |
| 1990 | Blossom TV | The Godfather | 6.2 |
| 1990 | Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration Movie | Carla Tortelli | 6.0 |
| 1990 | Enid Is Sleeping Movie | Mavis | 4.9 |
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.0 |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special Movie | Paula | 6.1 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Carla Tortelli (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Two Daddies? Movie | Rose Johnson (voice) | |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday Movie | Carla Tortelli | 6.8 |
| 1988 | A Family Again Movie | Aunt Dee | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1987 | Stamp of a Killer Movie | Claudia | 5.7 |
| 1987 | Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Movie | Maisy - Constitutional Caterer | 8.0 |
| 1987 | The Tortellis TV | Carla Tortelli | 4.5 |
| 1986 | My Little Pony TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1986 | My Little Pony: The Movie Movie | Reeka (voice) | 6.4 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Rhea Perlman | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Happily Ever After Movie | Rose Johnson (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Lois | 7.5 |
| 1985 | The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | The Ratings Game Movie | Francine Kester | 5.7 |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Carla Tortelli | 5.7 |
| 1982 | Love Child Movie | June Burns | 5.6 |
| 1982 | Cheers TV | Carla Tortelli | 7.6 |
| 1982 | Drop-Out Father Movie | Tawney Shapiro | 4.2 |
| 1982 | National Lampoon's Movie Madness Movie | Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians") | 3.5 |
| 1979 | Swap Meet Movie | Mother | 3.5 |
| 1979 | Like Normal People Movie | Jan | 7.0 |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Zena Sherman | 7.3 |
| 1977 | Intimate Strangers Movie | Barbara | 5.0 |
| 1977 | Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night Movie | Judy | 7.5 |
| 1976 | I Want to Keep My Baby! Movie | Rae Finer | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Stalk the Wild Child Movie | Jean | 9.0 |
| 1976 | The Selling of Vince D'Angelo Movie | Vince's Wife | 6.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Co-Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Minestrone Movie | Tessy | |
| 1972 | Hot Dogs for Gauguin Movie | Woman on Ferry | 6.8 |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Carla Tortelli LeBec | 7.9 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Audience Member | 7.0 |
Crew (5)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bye Bye Benjamin Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 2.0 |
| 2005 | Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' Movie | Thanks · Crew | 4.5 |
| 1975 | Minestrone Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 1973 | The Sound Sleeper Movie | Production Coordinator · Production | |
| 1973 | The Sound Sleeper Movie | Continuity · Directing |
Latest releases
- Barbie2023 / TMDB 6.9
- You People2023 / TMDB 5.6
- 13: The Musical2022 / TMDB 6.0
- Marvelous and the Black Hole2022 / TMDB 6.6
- Funny Face2021 / TMDB 4.7
- Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home2020 / TMDB 7.0
Questions about Rhea Perlman
What are Rhea Perlman's most famous roles?
Rhea Perlman is best known for her role as Carla Tortelli on 'Cheers' and for her performance in 'Matilda' as Mrs. Wormwood.
Has Rhea Perlman won any awards?
Yes, Rhea Perlman has won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on 'Cheers.'
What was Rhea Perlman's first film?
Rhea Perlman's first film was 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), where she had a small role.
What is Rhea Perlman's net worth?
Rhea Perlman's estimated net worth is around $50 million, primarily from her successful acting career.
What other TV shows has Rhea Perlman appeared in?
In addition to 'Cheers,' Rhea Perlman has appeared in shows like 'The Mindy Project,' 'The Simpsons,' and 'Friends.'
Is Rhea Perlman involved in theater?
Yes, Rhea Perlman has a strong background in theater and has performed in various stage productions throughout her career.
What was Rhea Perlman's role in 'Matilda'?
In 'Matilda,' Rhea Perlman played Mrs. Wormwood, the neglectful mother of the main character, Matilda.
Did Rhea Perlman work with Danny DeVito in films?
Yes, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito have worked together in several projects, including 'Matilda,' where DeVito directed and starred.