Rhea Perlman - Actor Profile

Rhea Perlman

Acting
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1948
Birth Place: Coney Island, New York, USA

About Rhea Perlman

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).

Best Rhea Perlman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rhea Perlman's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
The Nightman Cometh: Live (2009) movie poster
★9.5

The Nightman Cometh: Live — The Nightman Cometh, the fictional rock opera from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is brought to life at The Troubado

The Nightman Cometh: Live

2009•Comedy
★7.3
The World of Jim Henson (1994) movie poster
★7.3

The World of Jim Henson — In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-sec

The World of Jim Henson

1994•Documentary
★7.2
Matilda (1996) movie poster
★7.2

Matilda — Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand

Matilda

1996•Comedy
★7.1
Sing (2016) movie poster
★7.1

Sing — A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competit

Sing

2016•Family
★7.1
Saving Flora (2019) movie poster
★7.1

Saving Flora — Flora is a circus elephant who can no longer perform her tricks. The night before she's scheduled to be euthanized, the

Saving Flora

2019•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rhea Perlman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Barbie Ruth Hit Similar →
2023 You People Bubby Average Similar →
2022 13: The Musical Grandma Ruth Average Similar →
2022 Marvelous and the Black Hole Margot Hit Similar →
2020 Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home Spooky Narration Hit Similar →
2019 Saving Flora Gabriella Hit Similar →
2019 Poms Alice Hit Similar →
2016 Sing Judith (voice) Hit Similar →
2015 I'll See You in My Dreams Sally Average Similar →
2012 The Sessions Mikvah Lady Hit Similar →
2011 Oliver's Ghost Eloise Average Similar →
2009 The Nightman Cometh: Live Gladys Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Christmas Choir Sister Agatha Flop Similar →
2008 Beethoven's Big Break Patricia Flop Similar →
2007 Love Comes Lately Reisel Flop Similar →
2006 10 Items or Less Mrs. D Average Similar →
2005 My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson Self Average Similar →
2000 Painful Secrets Dr. Parella Average Similar →
2000 A Tale of Two Bunnies Thelma Average Similar →
1999 H.E. Double Hockey Sticks Ms. Beelzebub Average Similar →
1999 The Frasier Story Self Hit Similar →
1998 Houdini Esther Average Similar →
1998 In the Doghouse Phil Markowitz Flop Similar →
1998 Monty Python: Live at Aspen Audience Member (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1996 Carpool Martha Flop Similar →
1996 Matilda Zinnia Wormwood Hit Similar →
1996 Sunset Park Phyllis Saroka Average Similar →
1995 Canadian Bacon Deputy Honey Average Similar →
1994 The World of Jim Henson Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Worm TV Host Hit Similar →
1993 We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story Mother Bird (voice) Average Similar →
1993 A Place to Be Loved Jerry Blair Flop Similar →
1992 To Grandmother's House We Go Shirley Hit Similar →
1992 There Goes the Neighborhood Lydia Nunn Flop Similar →
1992 Class Act Miss Simpson Average Similar →
1991 The Last Halloween Mrs. Gizborne Average Similar →
1990 Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special Self Average Similar →
1990 Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1990 The Earth Day Special Paula Average Similar →
1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday Carla Tortelli Hit Similar →
1988 Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Self Average Similar →
1987 Stamp of a Killer Claudia Flop Similar →
1986 My Little Pony: The Movie Reeka (voice) Average Similar →
1985 Happily Ever After Rose Johnson (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 The Ratings Game Francine Kester Average Similar →
1982 Love Child June Burns Flop Similar →
1979 Like Normal People Jan Average Similar →
1977 Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night Judy Hit Similar →
1976 I Want to Keep My Baby! Rae Finer Average Similar →
1972 Hot Dogs for Gauguin Woman on Ferry Average Similar →

Rhea Perlman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rhea Perlman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rhea Perlman is "The Nightman Cometh: Live" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Rhea Perlman acted in?

Rhea Perlman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rhea Perlman?

Other notable films include "The World of Jim Henson", "Matilda", and "Sing".