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... Read More
Known for
Matilda (1996)
An extraordinarily intelligent young girl from a cruel and uncaring family discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and is sent off to a school headed...
Barbie (2023)
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get...
Sing (2016)
A pig, a mouse, a porcupine, a gorilla, an elephant and other animals gather at a koala's theatre for a singing competition.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Too MuchWhen a heartbroken New Yorker moves to London hoping for a love story, she falls for an indie musician who's... |
Dottie | |
| 2025 |
Mid-Century ModernThree best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden... |
Judy | |
| 2025 |
The StudioDesperate for celebrity approval, the newly appointed head of a movie studio and his executive team at Continental Studios must... |
Matt's Mom (voice) | |
| 2025 |
The StudioDesperate for celebrity approval, the newly appointed head of a movie studio and his executive team at Continental Studios must... |
Matt's Mom | |
| 2023 |
Curses!The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save... |
Margie (voice) | |
| 2023 |
BarbieBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land.... |
Ruth | |
| 2023 |
Not Dead YetNell Serrano is a broke and newly single self-described disaster. She works to restart the life and career she left... |
Janice | |
| 2023 |
Poker FaceFollow Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying, as she hits the road... |
Beatrix Hasp (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Poker FaceFollow Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying, as she hits the road... |
Beatrix Hasp | |
| 2023 |
You PeopleA new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences. |
Bubby | |
| 2022 |
13: The MusicalAfter moving from New York City to Indiana, a 12 year old navigates his parents' divorce, his impending bar mitzvah... |
Grandma Ruth | |
| 2022 |
Marvelous and the Black HoleA teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of... |
Margot | |
| 2021 |
Star Wars: The Bad BatchThe 'Bad Batch' of elite and experimental clones make their way through an ever-changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of... |
Cid (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Funny FaceIn a Brooklyn threatened by disfigurement from greedy urban developers, two young people meet in a late-night bodega. Their unexpected... |
Fernie | |
| 2020 |
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came HomeA reconstituted Mr. Bungle assembles in the Eureka public library to perform their unique brand of music. |
Spooky Narration | |
| 2019 |
Saving FloraFlora is a circus elephant who can no longer perform her tricks. The night before she's scheduled to be euthanized,... |
Gabriella | |
| 2019 |
Harley QuinnHarley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker. Now, she's trying to make it... |
Golda (voice) | |
| 2019 |
PomsAfter moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for... |
Alice | |
| 2018 |
The MatchmakerTerrified that his mother may not find the important mental stimulation he believes will stave off Alzheimer's Disease, Sam sets... |
Irene | |
| 2017 |
Me and My GrandmaA woman moves to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, with her grandmother in tow. |
Grandma | |
| 2017 |
LemonIsaac has seen better days. His acting career is tanking, his blind girlfriend of 10 years plans to leave him,... |
Esther | |
| 2016 |
SingA koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a... |
Judith (voice) | |
| 2016 |
ShooterBob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after learning of a... |
Supreme Court Justice Gibson | |
| 2016 |
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsThe stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
I'll See You in My DreamsA sudden loss disrupts Carol’s orderly life, propelling her into the dating world for the first time in 20 years.... |
Sally | |
| 2014 |
Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesTim and Eric's dark comedy anthology series. |
Maureen | |
| 2013 |
KirstieThe son of a Broadway star, who was given up for adoption 26 years ago, tries to connect with his... |
Thelma Katz | |
| 2013 |
Getting OnSet in a geriatric extended care wing of a down-at-the-heels hospital, Getting On follows put-upon nurses, anxious doctors and administrators... |
Crystal Buff | |
| 2013 |
The GoldbergsBefore there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s.... |
Margot Letien | |
| 2013 |
MomAan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom Christy struggles to raise two children... |
Anya | |
| 2013 |
Brooklyn Nine-NineA single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one... |
Estelle | |
| 2012 |
The Mindy ProjectObstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice... |
Annette Castellano | |
| 2012 |
Robot and MonsterIt's Robot and Monster, an unlikely duo in society where their different species usually don't get along, but everyone does... |
Nessie (voice) | |
| 2012 |
The SessionsThough a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a... |
Mikvah Lady | |
| 2011 |
Oliver's GhostEleven-year-old Oliver has a unique ability to see "full-bodied apparitions," otherwise known as ghosts. When his family moves from the... |
Eloise | |
| 2011 |
The Trouble with Bliss35-year-old Morris Bliss is clamped in the jaws of New York City inertia: he wants to travel but has no... |
Maria (uncredited) | |
| 2011 |
WilfredEveryone else sees Wilfred as just a dog, but Ryan sees a crude and somewhat surly, yet irrepressibly brave and... |
Mittens | |
| 2010 |
Hot in ClevelandThree fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands... |
Jacki | |
| 2009 |
The Nightman Cometh: LiveThe Nightman Cometh, the fictional rock opera from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is brought to life at The Troubadour... |
Gladys | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
HungDesperate times call for desperate measures and Ray Drecker's situation couldn't be much tougher. The former high school sports legend... |
Unknown character | |
| 2008 |
The Christmas ChoirA chance encounter with a homeless man named Bob inspires a workaholic accountant to start a choir at a homeless... |
Sister Agatha | |
| 2008 |
Beethoven's Big BreakEddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St.... |
Patricia | |
| 2007 |
Love Comes LatelyThough approaching his eighties, Max Kohn shows no signs of slowing down. He pursues his love life - both real... |
Reisel | |
| 2006 |
The Megan Mullally ShowTwo-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2006 |
10 Items or LessAn actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of... |
Mrs. D | |
| 2006 |
CrumbsTwo estranged brothers reunite in their small hometown to deal with their mother who has just been released from a... |
Camille Spadaro | |
| 2005 |
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaFour egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world... |
Bertha Fussy | |
| 2005 |
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'A look behind the scenes of the filming and special effects of the 1996 film 'Matilda'. |
Self | |
| 2005 |
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara WilsonA compilation of handheld camera footage, captured in 1995 by Mara Wilson during the filming of 'Matilda', interspersed by clips... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Fat ActressKirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love. |
Rhea Perlman | |
| 2005 |
American Dad!The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and... |
Old Stripper (voice) | |
| 2004 |
Kevin HillKevin Hill is an American legal drama that aired on UPN during the 2004-2005 TV season. It was filmed and... |
Eleanor Frank | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
What's New, Scooby-Doo?Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang are launched into the 21st century, with new mysteries to solve. |
Agnes (voice) | |
| 2002 |
NBC 75th Anniversary SpecialA celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments. |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Kate BrasherKate Brasher is an American dramatic television series that was broadcast by CBS. It premiered at 9:00pm ET/PT on Saturday,... |
Abbie Schaeffer | |
| 2000 |
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas TaleThree broke men try to become rich by finding rich women. |
Jacqueline Kennedy | |
| 2000 |
Painful SecretsDawn isn't like other kids her age full of typical teenage angst about boys, school and parents. Her pain goes... |
Dr. Parella | |
| 2000 |
A Tale of Two BunniesTwo small-town girls arrive in Chicago to find fame and fortune. Ruby wants to be a fashion designer; Holly simply... |
Thelma | |
| 1999 |
H.E. Double Hockey SticksSatan, in the form of Ms. Beelzebub, sends apprentice demon Griffelkin to Earth's surface to steal the soul of a... |
Ms. Beelzebub | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Roxana Fox | |
| 1999 |
The Frasier StoryA retrospective look at how Frasier Crane first came to appear on Cheers, and how the series Frasier has evolved. |
Self | |
| 1998 |
HoudiniThe life and times of escape artist/magician Harry Houdini. |
Esther | |
| 1998 |
BeckerBecker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try... |
Dr. Katherine Simmons | |
| 1998 |
In the DoghouseA family dog is pushed into show business and into taking on the role of breadwinner, as the man of... |
Phil Markowitz | |
| 1998 |
Monty Python: Live at AspenIn March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric... |
Audience Member (uncredited) | |
| 1997 |
Union SquareA lawyer-turned-playwright in New York City attempts to gain inspiration from a host of characters populating the fictitious Union Square... |
Eileen Mulrooney | |
| 1997 |
Ally McBealAlly McBeal is a young lawyer working at the Boston law firm Cage and Fish. Ally's lives and loves are... |
Dr. Helen Tooth | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
PearlPearl is an American television sitcom which aired on CBS from September 16, 1996 until June 25, 1997. The series... |
Pearl Caraldo | |
| 1996 |
CarpoolA man with an important business meeting finds himself having to take care of the carpool for the neighborhood school... |
Martha | |
| 1996 |
MatildaMatilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia, fail to see that fact.... |
Zinnia Wormwood | |
| 1996 |
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell.... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
Sunset ParkA white teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined Black high school basketball team and turns them into winners. |
Phyllis Saroka | |
| 1995 | Unknown character | ||
| 1995 |
Canadian BaconThe U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold... |
Deputy Honey | |
| 1994 |
The World of Jim HensonIn this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1994 |
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate... |
Worm TV Host | |
| 1994 |
Spoils of WarIn 1970s New York, Martin (Maguire) hopes to locate his father and possibly reunite the parents who have been bitterly... |
Emma | |
| 1994 |
The CriticJay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates... |
Ardeth (voice) | |
| 1993 |
We're Back! A Dinosaur's StoryCaptain New Eyes travels back in time and feeds dinosaurs his Brain Grain cereal, which makes them intelligent and non-violent.... |
Mother Bird (voice) | |
| 1993 |
FrasierAfter many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist... |
Carla Tortelli | |
| 1993 |
A Place to Be LovedGregory Kingsley, a boy passed off onto social services by his natural mother and abused by his natural father, finds... |
Jerry Blair | |
| 1992 |
To Grandmother's House We GoWhen precocious twins Sarah and Julie feel like Mom is tired of them, they take off on an exciting adventure... |
Shirley | |
| 1992 |
There Goes the NeighborhoodA dying prisoner whispers the location of his loot to the facility's psychologist, who heads to the New Jersey suburbs... |
Lydia Nunn | |
| 1992 |
Mad About YouYoung, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while sidestepping the hurdles of love in... |
Mrs. Ramona DiChristophoro | |
| 1992 |
Class ActDuncan is a genius straight A student, Blade is ajuvenile delinquent. But because of a mix up with their school... |
Miss Simpson | |
| 1992 |
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime StoriesActress Shelley Duvall presents charming animated versions of some of the most beloved children's stories in this superb Emmy-nominated collection... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1991 |
The Last HalloweenFour Martians crash-land on Earth in search of candy for their home planet. |
Mrs. Gizborne | |
| 1991 |
RocRoc is an American comedy-drama television series which ran on Fox from August 1991 to May 1994. The series stars... |
Unknown character | |
| 1991 |
Ted & VenusTed is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone... |
Grace | |
| 1990 |
Amazing Stories: The Movie IIThis anthology gathers four episodes of the 1985-87 television series "Amazing Stories." Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) gets arrested when a... |
Lois (archive footage) | |
| 1990 |
BlossomBlossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father,... |
The Godfather | |
| 1990 |
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary CelebrationThis special celebration of Disneyland's 35th anniversary, bursting at the seams with celebrity cameos, focuses on the changes Disneyland has... |
Self | |
| 1990 |
Enid Is SleepingEnid only looks like she's sleeping. In fact, she's dead. Shortly after Enid caught her husband Harry in bed with... |
Mavis | |
| 1990 |
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1990 |
The Earth Day SpecialThe Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990.... |
Paula | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Carla Tortelli (voice) | |
| 1989 |
Two Daddies?An animated special about a young girl who must learn to accept her divorced mother's remarriage. |
Rose Johnson (voice) | |
| 1988 |
Mickey's 60th BirthdayThis film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put... |
Carla Tortelli | |
| 1988 |
A Family AgainA family comes to grips with their own grief after the eldest daughter is killed. |
Aunt Dee | |
| 1988 |
Sesame Street: Put Down the DuckieThe stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this... |
Self | |
| 1987 |
Stamp of a KillerA pregnant mother and her young son become the target of a killer. |
Claudia | |
| 1987 |
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional VaudevilleAn all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, including new animation done... |
Maisy - Constitutional Caterer | |
| 1987 |
The TortellisThe Tortellis is an American sitcom that aired from January to May 1987 on NBC. A spin-off of the hit... |
Carla Tortelli | |
| 1986 |
My Little PonyPonyland is the home of all your favorite classic Little Ponies. Together, they live a life of games, songs and... |
Unknown character | |
| 1986 |
My Little Pony: The MovieThe first day of Spring is on its way and the Little Ponies are preparing for it with a big... |
Reeka (voice) | |
| 1986 |
MatlockThrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always... |
Rhea Perlman | |
| 1985 |
Happily Ever AfterThird-grader Molly Conway finds out that her parents are getting divorced. She tries everything she can to get them back... |
Rose Johnson (voice) | |
| 1985 |
Amazing StoriesA truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven... |
Lois | |
| 1985 |
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereThe NBC All Star Hour (1985) was a one-hour primetime television special that brought together stars from NBC’s biggest shows... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
The Ratings GameA New Jersey trucker creates a hit TV show with help from his girlfriend in the ratings business. |
Francine Kester | |
| 1982 |
St. ElsewhereSt. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May... |
Carla Tortelli | |
| 1982 |
Love ChildThe true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman who is imprisoned for seven years on account of a... |
June Burns | |
| 1982 |
CheersThe story about a blue-collar Boston bar run by former sports star Sam Malone and the quirky and wonderful people... |
Carla Tortelli | |
| 1982 |
Drop-Out FatherSuccessful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he... |
Tawney Shapiro | |
| 1982 |
National Lampoon's Movie MadnessA parody of film genres composed of three shorts, spoofing personal growth films, glossy soap operas, and police stories. |
Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians") | |
| 1979 |
Swap MeetThe plot: Roy is jealous of Sigi, who attracts Nancy's attention, and has two clumsy guys demolish Sigi's father's T-Burn... |
Mother | |
| 1979 |
Like Normal PeopleAn intellectually-challenged man and woman meet, fall in love, and are determined to get married, despite the initial objections of... |
Jan | |
| 1978 |
TaxiLouie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a... |
Zena Sherman | |
| 1977 |
Intimate StrangersThe pressures of problems at home and at work are taking a tremendous toll on a middle-aged husband, and he... |
Barbara | |
| 1977 |
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last NightA disturbed young mother with some serious psychological problems begins to take them out on her toddler daughter. |
Judy | |
| 1976 |
I Want to Keep My Baby!A 15-year-old girl becomes pregnant by her boyfriend and decides to keep the baby and raise her on her own,... |
Rae Finer | |
| 1976 |
Stalk the Wild ChildA young boy who had been abandoned as a child and raised by wild dogs is taken to a university... |
Jean | |
| 1976 |
The Selling of Vince D'AngeloDanny DeVito stars in and directs this critically acclaimed short film which was part of the ground breaking HBO/Cinemax anthology... |
Vince's Wife | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Co-Host | |
| 1975 |
MinestroneA paranoid filmmaker is tortured by his taste for the titular Italian soup |
Tessy | |
| 1972 |
Hot Dogs for GauguinA down-on-his-luck photographer determined to capture visual magic and fame. He concocts an intricate plot to blow up the Statue... |
Woman on Ferry | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Audience Member | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Nominee | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self |
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Got a question about Rhea Perlman?
Rhea Perlman is best known for her role as Carla Tortelli on 'Cheers' and for her performance in 'Matilda' as Mrs. Wormwood.
Yes, Rhea Perlman has won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on 'Cheers.'
Rhea Perlman's first film was 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' (1975), where she had a small role.
Rhea Perlman's estimated net worth is around $50 million, primarily from her successful acting career.
In addition to 'Cheers,' Rhea Perlman has appeared in shows like 'The Mindy Project,' 'The Simpsons,' and 'Friends.'
Yes, Rhea Perlman has a strong background in theater and has performed in various stage productions throughout her career.
In 'Matilda,' Rhea Perlman played Mrs. Wormwood, the neglectful mother of the main character, Matilda.
Yes, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito have worked together in several projects, including 'Matilda,' where DeVito directed and starred.