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Rhea Perlman

  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Writer
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000233
Rhea Perlman
After his parents' divorce, Evan Goldman moves from NYC to small-town Indiana. As his 13th birthday nears, he must master the complex social circles of his new school and win friends by turning his Bar Mitzvah into the coolest party ever.
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Rhea Perlman was born on 31 March 1948 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Cheers (1982), Matilda (1996) and Canadian Bacon (1995). She has been married to Danny DeVito since 28 January 1982. They have three children.
BornMarch 31, 1948
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BornMarch 31, 1948
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  • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
    • 7 wins & 19 nominations total

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Pam Grier, Diane Keaton, Patricia French, Rhea Perlman, Phyllis Somerville, Carol Sutton, Jacki Weaver, and Ginny MacColl in Poms (2019)
Dan Hedaya and Rhea Perlman in The Tortellis (1987)
Rhea Perlman and Jerry Van Dyke in To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman in Taxi (1978)
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman in Taxi (1978)
Barbara Hershey and Rhea Perlman in Love Comes Lately (2007)
Susan Berger, Rhea Perlman, and Andy Samberg in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Susan Berger, Andre Braugher, and Rhea Perlman in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Susan Berger, Andre Braugher, Rhea Perlman, and Andy Samberg in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Susan Berger, Andre Braugher, and Rhea Perlman in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Rhea Perlman and Andy Samberg in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013)
Rhea Perlman in Matilda (1996)

Known for:

Kirstie Alley, Woody Harrelson, Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
Cheers
8.0
TV Series
  • Carla Tortelli
  • Carla LeBec
  • Annette Lozupone
Danny DeVito, Embeth Davidtz, Kiami Davael, Pam Ferris, Rhea Perlman, Jacqueline Steiger, Michael Valentine, and Mara Wilson in Matilda (1996)
Matilda
7.0
  • Mrs. Wormwood
  • 1996
Canadian Bacon (1995)
Canadian Bacon
5.9
  • Honey
  • 1995
I'll See You in My Dreams (2015)
I'll See You in My Dreams
6.7
  • Sally
  • 2015

Credits

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Actress

  • Bloom
    • Ma
    • Short
  • Crumbs
    • Camille Spadaro
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 2006
  • Barbie
    • Completed
    • 2023
  • Gina Rodriguez in Not Dead Yet (2023)
    Not Dead Yet
    • Janice
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Dee Bradley Baker in Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
    Star Wars: The Bad Batch
    • Cid (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2021–2023
  • Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face (2023)
    Poker Face
    • Beatrix Hasp (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • Michael Chiklis and Abigail Breslin in Accused (2023)
    Accused
    • Joyce Golden
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • David Duchovny, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Lauren London in You People (2023)
    You People
    • Bubby
    • 2023
  • Little Demon (2022)
    Little Demon
    • Durlawn (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Nolen Dubuc, Ramon Reed, Frankie McNellis, Luke Islam, Willow Moss, Gabriella Uhl, Jonathan Lengel, Kayleigh Cerezo, Liam Wignall, Lindsey Blackwell, Shechinah Mpumlwana, JD McCrary, Eli Golden, and Khiyla Aynne in 13: The Musical (2022)
    13: The Musical
    • Ruth
    • 2022
  • Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021)
    Marvelous and the Black Hole
    • Margot
    • 2021
  • Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home (2020)
    Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
    • Spooky Narrator (voice)
    • 2020
  • Funny Face (2020)
    Funny Face
    • Fernie
    • 2020
  • Kaley Cuoco and Lake Bell in Harley Quinn (2019)
    Harley Quinn
    • Golda (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Jeff Garlin, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, and Sean Giambrone in The Goldbergs' Excellent Adventure (2021)
    The Goldbergs
    • Margot Letien
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Pam Grier, Diane Keaton, Rhea Perlman, Jacki Weaver, and Celia Weston in Poms (2019)
    Poms
    • Alice
    • 2019
  • Tai and Jenna Ortega in Saving Flora (2018)
    Saving Flora
    • Gabriella
    • 2018
  • Ryan Phillippe in Shooter (2016)
    Shooter
    • Supreme Court Justice Gibson
    • TV Series
    • 2018

Producer

  • Bye Bye Benjamin (2006)
    Bye Bye Benjamin
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2006
  • Malcolm McDowell, Carol Kane, Lucy Liu, Kevin Corrigan, and Rhea Perlman in Pearl (1996)
    Pearl
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1996–1997
  • Minestrone
    • co-producer
    • Short
    • 1975
  • The Sound Sleeper
    • co-producer
    • Short
    • 1973

Writer

  • Minestrone
    • co-writer
    • Short
    • 1975
  • The Sound Sleeper
    • co-writer
    • Short
    • 1973

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Marvelous and the Black Hole
Trailer 1:40
Marvelous and the Black Hole
Love Comes Lately
Trailer 2:34
Love Comes Lately
In the Doghouse
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In the Doghouse
The Sessions
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The Sessions
The Christmas Choir
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The Christmas Choir

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ (1.52 m)
  • Born
    • March 31, 1948
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Danny DeVitoJanuary 28, 1982 - present (separated, 3 children)
  • Children
      Lucy DeVito
  • Parents
      Philip Perlman
  • Relatives
      Heide Perlman(Sibling)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for BNY Mellon Wealth Management services.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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    Separated from Danny DeVito in October 2012. However, in March 2013, it was reported that they had reconciled. The couple later separated again for a second time in March 2017 on amicable terms. Although the two no longer lived together, Perlman said she had no intent of filing for divorce from DeVito. In late March 2018, Radar Online reported that they had again reconciled and were planning on renewing their wedding vows.
  • Quotes
    When I was a kid, I loved having a book in my hand. I still do. I wasn't a fast reader, but I was a steady reader. I read all of The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, and Cherry Ames books.
  • Trademarks
      Dark curly hair and brown eyes.

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