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Rhea Perlman

Bio: 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)
Born: Wed, Mar 31 1948
Birthplace: Coney Island, New York, USA
Rhea Perlman is 76 years old
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Poster of Barbie
Barbie
Rhea Perlman was 75 in Barbie as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 2023
Poster of You People
You People
Rhea Perlman was 74 in You People as 'Bubby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of 13: The Musical
13: The Musical
Rhea Perlman was 74 in 13: The Musical as 'Grandma Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2022
Poster of Marvelous and the Black Hole
Marvelous and the Black Hole
Rhea Perlman was 74 in Marvelous and the Black Hole as 'Margot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Funny Face
Funny Face
Rhea Perlman was 72 in Funny Face as 'Fernie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 2021
Poster of Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home
Rhea Perlman was 72 in Mr. Bungle: The Night They Came Home as 'Spooky Narration'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 2020
Poster of Saving Flora
Saving Flora
Rhea Perlman was 71 in Saving Flora as 'Gabriella'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Poms
Poms
Rhea Perlman was 71 in Poms as 'Alice'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker
Rhea Perlman was 70 in The Matchmaker as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Lemon
Lemon
Rhea Perlman was 68 in Lemon as 'Esther'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Sing
Sing
Rhea Perlman was 68 in Sing as 'Judith (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016
Poster of Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Rhea Perlman was 67 in Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Rhea Perlman was 67 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of The Sessions
The Sessions
Rhea Perlman was 64 in The Sessions as 'Mikvah Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2012
Poster of Oliver's Ghost
Oliver's Ghost
Rhea Perlman was 63 in Oliver's Ghost as 'Eloise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 2011
Poster of The Trouble With Bliss
The Trouble With Bliss
Rhea Perlman was 63 in The Trouble With Bliss as 'Maria (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of The Nightman Cometh: Live
The Nightman Cometh: Live
Rhea Perlman was 61 in The Nightman Cometh: Live as 'Gladys'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 2009
Poster of The Christmas Choir
The Christmas Choir
Rhea Perlman was 60 in The Christmas Choir as 'Sister Agatha'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 2008
Poster of Beethoven's Big Break
Beethoven's Big Break
Rhea Perlman was 60 in Beethoven's Big Break as 'Patricia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 2008
Poster of Love Comes Lately
Love Comes Lately
Rhea Perlman was 59 in Love Comes Lately as 'Reisel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of 10 Items or Less
10 Items or Less
Rhea Perlman was 58 in 10 Items or Less as 'Mrs. D'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 2006
Poster of My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson
Rhea Perlman was 57 in My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda'
Rhea Perlman was 57 in Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Rhea Perlman was 54 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Rhea Perlman was 52 in How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2000
Poster of Painful Secrets
Painful Secrets
Rhea Perlman was 52 in Painful Secrets as 'Dr. Parella'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 30 2000
Poster of A Tale of Two Bunnies
A Tale of Two Bunnies
Rhea Perlman was 51 in A Tale of Two Bunnies as 'Thelma'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 2000
Poster of H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
H.E. Double Hockey Sticks
Rhea Perlman was 51 in H.E. Double Hockey Sticks as 'Ms. Beelzebub'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1999
Poster of Houdini
Houdini
Rhea Perlman was 50 in Houdini as 'Esther'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1998
Poster of In the Doghouse
In the Doghouse
Rhea Perlman was 50 in In the Doghouse as 'Phil Markowitz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1998
Poster of Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Rhea Perlman was 49 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Carpool
Carpool
Rhea Perlman was 48 in Carpool as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Matilda
Matilda
Rhea Perlman was 48 in Matilda as 'Zinnia Wormwood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Sunset Park
Sunset Park
Rhea Perlman was 48 in Sunset Park as 'Phyllis Saroka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon
Rhea Perlman was 47 in Canadian Bacon as 'Deputy Honey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1995
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Rhea Perlman was 46 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Rhea Perlman was 46 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as 'Worm TV Host'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Spoils of War
Spoils of War
Rhea Perlman was 46 in Spoils of War as 'Emma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
Rhea Perlman was 45 in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story as 'Mother Bird (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of A Place To Be Loved
A Place To Be Loved
Rhea Perlman was 45 in A Place To Be Loved as 'Jerry Blair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of To Grandmother's House We Go
To Grandmother's House We Go
Rhea Perlman was 44 in To Grandmother's House We Go as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of There Goes the Neighborhood
There Goes the Neighborhood
Rhea Perlman was 44 in There Goes the Neighborhood as 'Lydia Nunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1992
Poster of Class Act
Class Act
Rhea Perlman was 44 in Class Act as 'Miss Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1992
Poster of The Last Halloween
The Last Halloween
Rhea Perlman was 43 in The Last Halloween as 'Mrs. Gizborne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Ted & Venus
Ted & Venus
Rhea Perlman was 43 in Ted & Venus as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1991
Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Rhea Perlman was 42 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Enid Is Sleeping
Enid Is Sleeping
Rhea Perlman was 42 in Enid Is Sleeping as 'Mavis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Rhea Perlman was 42 in Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Rhea Perlman was 42 in The Earth Day Special as 'Paula'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Two Daddies?
Two Daddies?
Rhea Perlman was 41 in Two Daddies? as 'Rose Johnson (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Rhea Perlman was 40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Carla Tortelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of A Family Again
A Family Again
Rhea Perlman was 40 in A Family Again as 'Aunt Dee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1988
Poster of Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Rhea Perlman was 40 in Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1988
Poster of Stamp of a Killer
Stamp of a Killer
Rhea Perlman was 39 in Stamp of a Killer as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Rhea Perlman was 39 in Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville as 'Maisy - Constitutional Caterer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1987
Poster of My Little Pony: The Movie
My Little Pony: The Movie
Rhea Perlman was 38 in My Little Pony: The Movie as 'Reeka (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Rhea Perlman was 37 in Happily Ever After as 'Rose Johnson (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1985
Poster of The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game
Rhea Perlman was 36 in The Ratings Game as 'Francine Kester'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Love Child
Love Child
Rhea Perlman was 34 in Love Child as 'June Burns'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of Drop-Out Father
Drop-Out Father
Rhea Perlman was 34 in Drop-Out Father as 'Tawney Shapiro'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of National Lampoon's Movie Madness
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Rhea Perlman was 34 in National Lampoon's Movie Madness as 'Little Jewish Prostitute ("Municipalians")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1982
Poster of Swap Meet
Swap Meet
Rhea Perlman was 31 in Swap Meet as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1979
Poster of Like Normal People
Like Normal People
Rhea Perlman was 31 in Like Normal People as 'Jan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of Intimate Strangers
Intimate Strangers
Rhea Perlman was 29 in Intimate Strangers as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1977
Poster of Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Rhea Perlman was 29 in Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night as 'Judy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1977
Poster of I Want to Keep My Baby!
I Want to Keep My Baby!
Rhea Perlman was 28 in I Want to Keep My Baby! as 'Rae Finer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of Stalk the Wild Child
Stalk the Wild Child
Rhea Perlman was 28 in Stalk the Wild Child as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo
Rhea Perlman was 28 in The Selling of Vince D'Angelo as 'Vince's Wife'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1976
Poster of Minestrone
Minestrone
Rhea Perlman was 26 in Minestrone as 'Tessy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Rhea Perlman was 24 in Hot Dogs for Gauguin as 'Woman on Ferry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1972
Poster of Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Amazing Stories: The Movie II
Rhea Perlman will be 76+ in Amazing Stories: The Movie II as 'Lois (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Curses!
Curses!
Rhea Perlman was 75+ in Curses! as 'Margie (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 26 2023
Poster of Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet
Rhea Perlman was 74+ in Not Dead Yet as 'Janice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 08 2023
Poster of Poker Face
Poker Face
Rhea Perlman was 74+ in Poker Face as 'Beatrix Hasp (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2023
Poster of Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Rhea Perlman was 73+ in Star Wars: The Bad Batch as 'Cid (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 2021
Poster of Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
Rhea Perlman was 71+ in Harley Quinn as 'Golda (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Me and My Grandma
Me and My Grandma
Rhea Perlman was 68+ in Me and My Grandma as 'Grandma'.
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Wed, Mar 22 2017
Poster of Shooter
Shooter
Rhea Perlman was 68+ in Shooter as 'Supreme Court Justice Gibson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 15 2016
Poster of Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
Rhea Perlman was 66+ in Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories as 'Maureen'.
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Thu, Sep 18 2014
Poster of Kirstie
Kirstie
Rhea Perlman was 65+ in Kirstie as 'Thelma Katz'.
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Wed, Dec 04 2013
Poster of The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Rhea Perlman was 65+ in The Goldbergs as 'Margot Letien'.
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Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Mom
Mom
Rhea Perlman was 65+ in Mom as 'Anya'.
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Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Rhea Perlman was 65+ in Brooklyn Nine-Nine as 'Estelle'.
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Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
Rhea Perlman was 64+ in The Mindy Project as 'Annette Castellano'.
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Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Rhea Perlman was 64+ in Robot and Monster as 'Nessie (voice)'.
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Sat, Aug 04 2012
Poster of Wilfred
Wilfred
Rhea Perlman was 63+ in Wilfred as 'Mittens'.
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Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland
Rhea Perlman was 62+ in Hot in Cleveland as 'Jacki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Rhea Perlman was 61+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
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Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Hung
Hung
Rhea Perlman was 61+ in Hung
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Sun, Jun 28 2009
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Rhea Perlman was 58+ in The Megan Mullally Show as 'Self - Guest'.
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Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Crumbs
Crumbs
Rhea Perlman was 57+ in Crumbs
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Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Rhea Perlman was 57+ in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as 'Bertha Fussy'.
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Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Fat Actress
Fat Actress
Rhea Perlman was 56+ in Fat Actress as 'Rhea Perlman'.
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Mon, Mar 07 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Rhea Perlman was 56+ in American Dad! as 'Old Stripper (voice)'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Kevin Hill
Kevin Hill
Rhea Perlman was 56+ in Kevin Hill as 'Eleanor Frank'.
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Wed, Sep 29 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Rhea Perlman was 55+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of What's New, Scooby-Doo?
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Rhea Perlman was 54+ in What's New, Scooby-Doo? as 'Agnes (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Kate Brasher
Kate Brasher
Rhea Perlman was 52+ in Kate Brasher as 'Abbie Schaeffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 24 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rhea Perlman was 51+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Roxana Fox'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Rhea Perlman was 50+ in Becker as 'Dr. Katherine Simmons'.
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Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Union Square
Union Square
Rhea Perlman was 49+ in Union Square as 'Eileen Mulrooney'.
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Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Rhea Perlman was 49+ in Ally McBeal
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Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Rhea Perlman was 49+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Pearl
Pearl
Rhea Perlman was 48+ in Pearl as 'Pearl Caraldo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Rhea Perlman was 48+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Almost Perfect
Almost Perfect
Rhea Perlman was 47+ in Almost Perfect
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Sun, Sep 17 1995
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Rhea Perlman was 45+ in The Critic
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Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Rhea Perlman was 45+ in Frasier as 'Carla Tortelli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Rhea Perlman was 44+ in Mad About You as 'Mrs. Ramona DiChristophoro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Rhea Perlman was 44+ in Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of Roc
Roc
Rhea Perlman was 43+ in Roc
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Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Rhea Perlman was 42+ in Blossom
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Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Rhea Perlman was 41+ in The Simpsons as 'Carla Tortelli (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of My Little Pony
My Little Pony
Rhea Perlman was 38+ in My Little Pony
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Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Rhea Perlman was 37+ in Matlock
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Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Rhea Perlman was 37+ in Amazing Stories as 'Lois'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Rhea Perlman was 34+ in St. Elsewhere
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Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Rhea Perlman was 34+ in Cheers as 'Carla Tortelli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Rhea Perlman was 30+ in Taxi as 'Zena Sherman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Rhea Perlman was 27+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Rhea Perlman was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Audience Member, Self - Nominee, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Too Much
Too Much
Rhea Perlman will be 76+ in Too Much
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Unreleased