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Rhea Perlman Biography

Birth Name:Rhea Jo Perlman

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Received the 2006 TV Land Legend Award for her work in "Cheers․"
Studied the dramatic arts at Hunter College in New York City
Quote: "I like acting because I get to pretend I'm someone else, and I get to hang around on a set with a bunch of other people and eat a lot of donuts․"
Often takes on the role of sharp-tongued characters with quick wits
Married her frequent co-star Danny DeVito in January 1982
Is one of only three actors to appear in all 273 episodes of "Cheers․"

Awards

1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1985Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1985Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: winner
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1989American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: winner
1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
1989Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1990Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Legend Award-: winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated