Rhea Perlman
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
Barbie
2023
as Ruth
You People
2023
as Bubby
13: The Musical
2022
as Grandma Ruth
Marvelous and the Black Hole
2022
as Margot
Funny Face
2021
as Fernie
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
2020
as Spooky Narration
Saving Flora
2019
as Gabriella
Poms
2019
as Alice
The Matchmaker
2018
as Irene
Lemon
2017
as Esther
Sing
2016
as Judith (voice)
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
I'll See You in My Dreams
2015
as Sally
The Sessions
2012
as Mikvah Lady
Oliver's Ghost
2011
as Eloise
The Trouble with Bliss
2011
as Maria (uncredited)
The Nightman Cometh: Live
2009
as Gladys
The Christmas Choir
2008
as Sister Agatha
Beethoven's Big Break
2008
as Patricia
Love Comes Lately
2007
as Reisel
10 Items or Less
2006
as Mrs. D
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
2005
as Self
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
2005
as Self
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
as Self