Actor

Rhea Perlman: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 45
on screen: 1976–2023
box office: $1.52B
nomination: 1
average score: 52

Born: March 31, 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Full name: Rhea Jo Perlman
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Writer
Years active: 1972-present
Spouses: Danny DeVito
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Rhea Perlman Movies

The highest-rated films Rhea Perlman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Barbie (2023) scores highest, at 68. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Rhea Perlman's Career in Numbers

Rhea Perlman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rhea Perlman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Selling of Vince D’Angelo (1976) to You People (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Rhea Perlman Movies by Decade

1970s 4
1980s 6
1990s 14
2000s 5
2010s 4
2020s 6

The 1990s were Rhea Perlman's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Rhea Perlman Movies by Genre

Comedy 14
Drama 7
Tv movie 7
Adventure 3
Family 2
Music 1
Fantasy 1
Documentary 1
Animation 1
Romance 1

Comedy is the genre Rhea Perlman has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of drama (7).

Rhea Perlman Career Milestones

First film: The Selling of Vince D’Angelo 1976
Biggest box office hit: Barbie $1.45B worldwide
Best-rated film: Barbie Movie Echo Score 68
Newest film: You People 2023

45 credits

Rhea Perlman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Rhea Perlman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 52. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Rhea Perlman Movies as an Actor

Rhea Perlman in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Rhea Perlman: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Rhea Perlman: Nominated Outstanding Cast Barbie

Biography

Who Is Rhea Perlman?

Rhea Perlman was born in New York City, New York in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1976, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Rhea Jo Perlman (born March 31, 1948) is an acclaimed American actress who carved her path in the entertainment industry with not just her acting caliber but her writing prowess as well. She is best remembered for her role as the head waitress Carla Tortelli in the sitcom Cheers (1982–1993), for which she bagged four Emmy Awards and garnered a record six nominations for the Golden Globe Awards. Perlman's career has also seen her star in a diverse range of films including Canadian Bacon (1995), Matilda (1996), The Sessions (2012), Poms (2019), and Barbie (2023).

Born to a Jewish family in Coney Island, Brooklyn, Perlman was always drawn to drama. She pursued her passion at Hunter College in New York, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. Her acting journey began with a small role in an off-off-Broadway play, eventually leading to notable parts on TV and film. Perlman didn't limit her creativity to just acting. She turned author with her illustrated children's book series Otto Undercover, creating quite a buzz in the literary circles. Perlman's personal life saw her meet her partner Danny DeVito in 1971. They have been through their share of ups and downs, separating in 2012 and again in 2017, and yet choosing to remain friends.

Works with

Who Rhea Perlman Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Rhea Perlman shares the most films with. Danny DeVito comes first, with 11 films together, followed by George Wendt (6).

FAQ

Rhea Perlman: Questions & Answers

How many movies Rhea Perlman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Rhea Perlman been in?

Rhea Perlman is credited on 45 films, from 1976 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Rhea Perlman's highest-grossing movie?

Barbie (2023) is Rhea Perlman's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of Matilda (1996) ($33.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Rhea Perlman's movies have made $1.52B.

Rhea Perlman's biggest hits

What is the best Rhea Perlman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rhea Perlman's best-rated film is Barbie (2023) with a score of 68, followed by Marvelous and the Black Hole (2022) (67).

Best Rhea Perlman movies, ranked

Has Rhea Perlman won an Oscar?

Rhea Perlman has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Rhea Perlman has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Rhea Perlman?

Rhea Perlman is 78 years old, born on March 31, 1948 in New York City, New York.

What is Rhea Perlman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Rhea Perlman's filmography is Barbie (2023).

Who does Rhea Perlman work with most often?

Rhea Perlman shares the most films with Danny DeVito (11 films), George Wendt (6 films) and John Ratzenberger (5 films).

The Best Rhea Perlman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.

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