Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

77 · Born: Mar 31, 1948

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height4' 11"
BornMar 31, 1948 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Philip Perlman
  • Adele Perlman
Relatives
  • Heide Perlman (Sibling)
  • Randall Miller (Cousin)

Biography

Rhea Perlman, a renowned actress and producer, embarked upon her journey on March 31, 1948, in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Born with a flair for the dramatic, Perlman's impressive career has spanned decades, with notable roles in the iconic television series "Cheers" (1982),the animated film "Barbie" (2023),and the beloved classic "Matilda" (1996).

In her personal life, Perlman has been married to the talented actor and director Danny DeVito since January 28, 1982. Together, they have built a loving family, with three children who have undoubtedly been influenced by their parents' creative endeavors.

Career

2025
Too Much
Too Much as Dottie
Poker Face
Poker Face as Beatrix Hasp
2023
You People
You People as Bubby
Barbie
Barbie as Ruth
Curses!
Curses! as Margie
2022
13: The Musical
13: The Musical as Grandma Ruth
2021
Funny Face
Funny Face as Fernie
2019
Poms
Poms as Alice
Saving Flora
Saving Flora as Gabriella
2017
Lemon
Lemon as Esther
The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project as Annette Castellano
2016
Sing
Sing as Judith (voice)
2013
Kirstie
Kirstie as Thelma Katz
2012
The Sessions
The Sessions as Mikvah Lady
Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster as Nessie (voice)
2011
The Trouble with Bliss
The Trouble with Bliss as Maria (uncredited)
2008
The Christmas Choir
The Christmas Choir as Sister Agatha
2007
2006
2001
Kate Brasher
Kate Brasher as Abbie Schaeffer
Secret Cutting
Secret Cutting as Dr. Parella
1999
1998
Houdini
Houdini as Esther
In the Doghouse
In the Doghouse as Phil Markowitz
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen as Audience Member (uncredited)
1996
Carpool
Carpool as Martha
Matilda
Matilda as Zinnia Wormwood
Sunset Park
Sunset Park as Phyllis Saroka
Pearl
Pearl as Pearl Caraldo
1995
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon as Deputy Honey
1994
1993
A Place to Be Loved
A Place to Be Loved as Jerry Blair
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as Mother Bird (voice)
Class Act
Class Act as Miss Simpson
1991
The Last Halloween
The Last Halloween as Mrs. Gizborne
1990
1988
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday as Carla Tortelli
1986
1985
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After as Rose Johnson (voice)
1984
The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game as Francine Kester
1982
Drop-Out Father
Drop-Out Father as Tawney Shapiro
Love Child
Love Child as June Burns
Movie Madness
Movie Madness as Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians")
Cheers
Cheers as Carla Tortelli
1979
Swap Meet
Swap Meet as Mother
1978
1976