Highest rated as cast or director
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).
Acted in 110
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Spooky Narration
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
The Matchmaker
Irene
- 2017
Me and My Grandma
Grandma · 6 episodes
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Kirstie
Thelma Katz · 12 episodes
- 2012
- 2011
Oliver's Ghost
Eloise
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The Nightman Cometh: Live
Gladys
- 2008
The Christmas Choir
Sister Agatha
Beethoven's Big Break
Patricia
- 2007
Love Comes Lately
Reisel
- 2006
Crumbs
Camille Spadaro · 1 episode
- 2005
Fat Actress
Rhea Perlman · 1 episode
- 2004
- 2002
- 2001
Kate Brasher
Abbie Schaeffer · 7 episodes
- 2000
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Jacqueline Kennedy
Painful Secrets
Dr. Parella
1990s
- 1999
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Ms. Beelzebub
- 1998
In the Doghouse
Phil Markowitz
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Audience Member (uncredited)
- 1997
- 1996
Pearl
Pearl Caraldo · 22 episodes
- 1995
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Worm TV Host
Spoils of War
Emma
- 1993
A Place to Be Loved
Jerry Blair
- 1992
To Grandmother's House We Go
Shirley
- 1991
The Last Halloween
Mrs. Gizborne
Ted & Venus
Grace
- 1990
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Lois
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Carla Tortelli
Enid Is Sleeping
Mavis
1980s
- 1989
Two Daddies?
Rose Johnson (voice)
- 1988
- 1987
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Maisy - Constitutional Caterer
The Tortellis
Carla Tortelli · 1 episode
- 1986
My Little Pony: The Movie
Reeka (voice)
- 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie
- 1984
- 1982
Love Child
June Burns
Drop-Out Father
Tawney Shapiro
1970s
- 1979
Swap Meet
Mother
- 1978
- 1977
Intimate Strangers
Barbara
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Judy
- 1976
I Want to Keep My Baby!
Rae Finer
Stalk the Wild Child
Jean
- 1975
Minestrone
Tessy
- 1972
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Woman on Ferry
Produced 2
2000s
- 2006
Bye Bye Benjamin
Executive Producer
1970s
- 1973
The Sound Sleeper
Production Coordinator
Directed 1
1970s
- 1973
The Sound Sleeper
Continuity
Wrote 1
1970s
- 1975
Minestrone
Writer
Appearances16
2010s
- 2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
- 2005
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
Self
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Self
- 2003
- 2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Frasier Story
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
The World of Jim Henson
Self (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1988
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
Self
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2005
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Thanks