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Rhea Perlman

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). Over the course of 11 seasons, Perlman was nominated for ten Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress – winning four times – and was nominated for a record seven 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), and Poms (2019).

Filmography

2023
Barbie

as Ruth

Movie
2016
Sing

as Judith (voice)

Movie
2012
The Sessions

as Mikvah Lady

Movie
1996
Matilda

as Zinnia Wormwood

Movie
2025
The Studio

as Matt's Mom

TV Show
2023
Poker Face

as Beatrix Hasp

TV Show