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Rhea Perlman: Biography, Facts and Career

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Rhea Jo Perlman ( REE-ə; born March 31, 1948) is an American actress and author. She is well-known for playing head waitress Carla Tortelli in the popular sitcom Cheers (1982–1993). Over the course of 11 seasons, Perlman was nominated for 10 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress, winning four, and was nominated for a record six 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), Poms (2019) and Barbie (2023). In 2025, Perlman had a guest role in the second season of the crime mystery series Poker Face.

Quick facts about Rhea Perlman

  • Full name: Rhea Perlman
  • Born: 1948-03-31
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q234058

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Who is Rhea Perlman?

Rhea Jo Perlman ( REE-ə; born March 31, 1948) is an American actress and author.

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Rhea Perlman is United States.

When was Rhea Perlman born?

Rhea Perlman was born on 1948-03-31.

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