Rhea Perlman

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Rhea Perlman Fast Facts:

Met future husband Danny DeVito in 1970 after watching an off-Broadway play in which he appeared.
Breakout role was in Hot Dogs for Gauguin (1972), which also marked her and DeVito's first film together.
Forayed into TV sitcoms in 1979 as Zena Sherman, the girlfriend of DeVito's character Louie De Palma, in Taxi.
Formed the production company New Street Productions with DeVito.
One of three actors to appear in every episode of Cheers (George Wendt and Ted Danson are the other two).
Published a series of children's books titled Otto Undercover.
Acted opposite her daughter Lucy in both New York and L.A. productions of the play Love, Loss, and What I Wore.
Well-known for her support of children's charities; among them are Children's Action Network and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Diabetes Center.

Rhea Perlman Relationships:
Danny DeVito - Husband
Gracie Fan DeVito - Daughter
Lucy DeVito - Daughter
Jacob Daniel DeVito - Son
Heide Perlman - Sister
Phil Perlman - Father
Adele Perlman - Mother
Rhea Perlman Awards:
1988 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1987 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1988 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1990 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
City University of New York, Hunter College, New York, NY (BA in Drama, 1968)