Rhea Perlman

Rhea Jo Perlman is an American actress who has been successful in making her presence felt in films and TV series with great élan. She is well-known for portraying the character of a waitress named ‘Carla Tortelli’ in the popular American sitcom ‘Cheers.’ A graduate from ‘Hunter College,’ Perlman made her acting debut in the early-1970s with a bit role in the off-off-Broadway play ‘Dracula Sabbat.’ For the next few years, she was featured mostly in films and television movies. Her first notable role came with the TV series ‘Taxi,’ but her big break came in 1982 when she was cast to play ‘Carla Tortelli’ in the TV series ‘Cheers.’ Her brilliant performance in the sitcom garnered her ten ‘Emmy Award’ nominations for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress’ out of which she won four. She also received a record six ‘Golden Globe Award’ nominations for ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series’ for the role. Other notable performances of Perlman include in films like ‘Matilda,’ ‘Sunset Park,’ and ‘Carpool.’ She has also played prominent roles in TV series like ‘Pearl’ and ‘The Mindy Project’ and in TV movies like ‘Secret Cutting’ and ‘Oliver's Ghost.’