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My Take
Rhea Perlman is, to my mind, one of the great proofs that a supporting role can carry a show. Carla Tortelli on Cheers was acid-tongued, fiercely loyal, and impossible to look away from; ten Emmy nominations and four wins across eleven seasons is a consistency few leads ever manage. I also love that she pivoted into writing children's books — there was always a warmth under the snark that read clearly on screen. Standing barely five feet tall, she dominated rooms full of bigger stars. That is craft, not luck, and I rank her among sitcom history's most reliable weapons.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rhea Perlman
- Name (Japanese)
- リー・パールマン
- Reading
- りー・ぱーるまん
- Born
- March 31, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 152 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / actor / children's writer / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lafayette High School
- University
- Hunter College
Awards & achievements
- 1984 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1985 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1986 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- 1989 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhea Perlman born?
Born March 31, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Rhea Perlman from?
Rhea Perlman is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Rhea Perlman do?
Rhea Perlman works as television actor, actor, children's writer, film actor, voice actor.
How tall is Rhea Perlman?
Rhea Perlman is 152 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.