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Rhea Perlman
Rhea Jo Perlman (born March 31, 1948) is an acclaimed American actress who carved her path in the entertainment industry with not just her acting caliber but her writing prowess as well. She is best remembered for her role as the head waitress Carla Tortelli in the sitcom Cheers (1982–1993), for which she bagged four Emmy Awards and garnered a record six nominations for the Golden Globe Awards. Perlman's career has also seen her star in a diverse range of films including Canadian Bacon (1995), Matilda (1996), The Sessions (2012), Poms (2019), and Barbie (2023).
Born to a Jewish family in Coney Island, Brooklyn, Perlman was always drawn to drama. She pursued her passion at Hunter College in New York, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. Her acting journey began with a small role in an off-off-Broadway play, eventually leading to notable parts on TV and film. Perlman didn't limit her creativity to just acting. She turned author with her illustrated children's book series Otto Undercover, creating quite a buzz in the literary circles. Perlman's personal life saw her meet her partner Danny DeVito in 1971. They have been through their share of ups and downs, separating in 2012 and again in 2017, and yet choosing to remain friends.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Rhea Jo Perlman
Born: New York City, New York
Citizenship: American
Birthday: March 31, 1948
Occupations: Actor, Writer
Years Active: 1972-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Danny DeVito
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Awards and Nominations Received by Rhea Perlman
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Movies Featuring Rhea Perlman
13: The Musical
I'll See You in My Dreams
Barbie
Funny Face
Saving Flora
Matilda
You People
Poms
Marvelous and the Black Hole
My Little Pony: The Movie
Oliver’s Ghost
A Tale of Two Bunnies
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Painful Secrets
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
My Movie About Making ‘Matilda’ by Mara Wilson
Matilda’s Movie Magic: The Making of ‘Matilda’
Love Comes Lately
Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary Special
The Last Halloween
Love Child
Happily Ever After
The Earth Day Special
Ted & Venus
National Lampoon’s Movie Madness
The Ratings Game
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Mickey’s 60th Birthday
Enid Is Sleeping
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Canadian Bacon
The World of Jim Henson
The Selling of Vince D’Angelo
Swap Meet
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
There Goes the Neighborhood
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story
Houdini
To Grandmother’s House We Go
In the Doghouse
Sunset Park
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Beethoven’s Big Break
Intimate Strangers
Career Timeline
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2005
My Movie About Making ‘Matilda’ by Mara Wilson
Self
Matilda’s Movie Magic: The Making of ‘Matilda’
Herself
2000
A Tale of Two Bunnies
Thelma
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Jacqueline Kennedy
Painful Secrets
Dr. Parella
1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Audience Member (uncredited)
Houdini
Esther
In the Doghouse
Phil Markowitz
1988
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Self
Mickey’s 60th Birthday
Carla Tortelli
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