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Rhea Perlman

Birth Name:
Rhea Jo Perlman
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Rhea Perlman

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 AwardWinner
  • 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
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