Rhea Jo Perlman is an actress and writer born on 31st March 1948, in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. She is probably still best known for her role of Carla Tortelli in the American sitcom “Cheers” (1982-1993), which brought her ten Emmy nominations and four Emmy Awards. Apart from this, she has appeared in more than 20 TV series and over 50 films.
Have you ever wondered how rich Rhea Perlman is? According to sources it has been estimated that Rhea Perlman’s overall net worth is $50 million, acquired by portraying various roles both on TV and in films since the early 1970s. Her four times Emmy awarded role in “Cheers” helped add significantly to both her net worth and popularity. Since she is still an active member of the entertainment industry, her net worth continues to increase.
Rhea Perlman Net Worth $50 Million
Rhea was born the older child in a family of two children. Her father was also an actor, and supposedly had an influence on both of his daughters later interest in the entertainment industry, since the younger sister, Heide Perlman, is now a successful writer and television producer. Perlman graduated from Hunter College in New York, and made her acting debut in 1972 when she played a role in a short film called “Hot Dogs for Gaugin”. Later that year she also appeared in Westbeth Playwrights Feminist Collective’s production of “Up-An Uppity Revue”, in which she starred alongside Danny DeVito, her future husband. During the ‘70s she acted in numerous TV productions and short films – one of her first notable roles was in the Emmy awarded TV sitcom “Taxi”, playing Zena, the girlfriend of DeVito’s character. However, it was in 1982 that she was given the role of Carla in the hit TV series “Cheers”, which showed her true acting skills. This performance won her four Emmy awards, in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1989, ten Emmy and six Golden Globe nominations. Her net worth benefited accordingly.
During this period, Rhea also starred in several other TV shows, including “The Ratings Game” (1984), “St. Elsewhere” (1982-1986), “The Tortellis” (1987) and even in an episode of Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” (1986). Her busy career continued through the years to follow, and during the ‘90s she starred in various TV movies and motion pictures such as “There Goes The Neighborhood”(1992), “Canadian Bacon”(1995), “Sunset Park” (1996) and “Matilda”(1996). Perlman also appeared in the 1992 TV movie “To Grandmother’s House We Go”, with the Olsen Twins. In 1996, she portrayed the title character in the sitcom “Pearl”, then in the TV film “How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale” she played the role of Jacqueline Kennedy, and later that same year starred in “Secret Cutting” as a therapist. Her net worth rose steadily.
Some of her more recent roles include those in the 2007 comedy “Boeing Boeing”, “Beethoven’s Big Break”(2008), the TV series “Hung”(2009), and “The Mindy Project” (2014).
However, apart from being a successful actress, Rhea is also a gifted writer and the author of the illustrated the children’s book series “Otto Undercover”, which she started publishing in May 2012.
When it comes to her personal life, Perlman has been married to actor Danny DeVito for over thirty years. The couple married in 1982 and have three children. They have acted alongside each other in several films and TV shows, including “Taxi” and “Matilda”. However, in October 2012 they announced their separation, but only a few months later it was reported that they were reconciled. The family lives in Beverly Hills, California, and in their vacation home in New Jersey.
“Cheers” (1982-1993), “Hot Dogs for Gaugin” (1972), “Taxi”, There Goes The Neighborhood”(1992), “Canadian Bacon”(1995), “Sunset Park” (1996), “Matilda”(1996), “How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale”, “Boeing Boeing”, “Beethoven’s Big Break”(2008), “T...
TV Shows
“Up-An Uppity Revue” (1972), “Matilda”, “The Ratings Game” (1984), “St. Elsewhere” (1982-1986), “The Tortellis” (1987), “Hung”(2009)
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She starred in only one movie, Matilda (1996), with her husband Danny DeVito, where they played Matilda's parents. However before they were married, Rhea appeared in five episodes of Taxi (1978) as Louie's girlfriend Zena.
Reconciled with her husband of 31 years Danny DeVito after a 5-month-long separation. [March 2013]
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Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 39, a son Jacob Daniel DeVito (aka Daniel J. DeVito) on October 30, 1987. Child's father is her husband, Danny DeVito.
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Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 36 or 37, a daughter Grace Fan DeVito (aka Gracie DeVito). Child's father is her husband, Danny DeVito.
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 34, a daughter Lucy Chet DeVito (aka Lucy DeVito) on March 11, 1983. Child's father is her husband, Danny DeVito.
TV Series 1 episode, 1986 performer - 6 episodes, 1983 - 1992
Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Video short performer: "Put Down the Duckie" 1986 - uncredited
Sesame Street, Special
1988
TV Movie performer: "Put Down the Duckie"
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Minestrome
1975
Short co-writer
The Sound Sleeper
1973
Short co-writer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent'
2006
Video documentary special thanks
Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar
2004
Video documentary short special thanks
Barney's Great Adventure
1998
special thanks
Magic Within
1996
TV Movie special thanks
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School
1990
Short angel
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
TV Land's Top Ten
2005-2006
TV Series documentary
Herself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2006
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The 4th Annual TV Land Awards
2006
TV Special
Herself
2006 Asian Excellence Awards
2006
TV Special
Herself - Presenter
The Tony Danza Show
2006
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The View
2006
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Fat Actress
2005
TV Series
Herself
Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope
2005
TV Special
Herself
Nicholas Colasanto: His Final Season
2004
Video short
Herself
The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards
2004
TV Special
Herself
Kelly
2004
TV Series
Herself
Strictly Top-Shelf: The Guys Behind the Bar
2004
Video documentary short
Herself
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
TV Special
Herself
America: A Tribute to Heroes
2001
TV Special documentary
Herself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
2001
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards
2001
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
E! True Hollywood Story
2000
TV Series documentary
Herself
The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards
2000
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
Saturday Night Live 25
1999
TV Special documentary
Herself - Audience Member (uncredited)
The 'Frasier' Story
1999
TV Special documentary
Herself
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen
1998
TV Special
Herself - Audience (uncredited)
Late Show with David Letterman
1996-1997
TV Series
Herself - Guest / Herself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1993-1996
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Daily Show
1996
TV Series
Herself
Inside Edition
1996
TV Series documentary
Herself
The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards
1996
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards
1996
TV Special
Herself
The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
1996
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
Night of About 14 CBS Stars
1996
TV Movie
Herself
All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
TV Special
Worm TV Host
The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards
1993
TV Special
Herself - Accepting Special Award for Cheers
The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1993
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers: Last Call!
1993
TV Short
Herself / Carla Tortelli
Maury
1991
TV Series
Herself
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1991
TV Special
Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come
1990
TV Special documentary
Herself
Cheers
1990
TV Series
Herself / Carla Tortelli
The 1st Annual American Teacher Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1990
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
1990
TV Movie
Herself
The Earth Day Special
1990
TV Special
Paula
Sesame Street
1989
TV Series
Herself
The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1989
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in Comedy Series
The 3rd Annual American Comedy Awards
1989
TV Special
Herself
Sesame Street, Special
1988
TV Movie
Herself (segment "Put Down the Duckie")
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1988
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1988
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
Saturday Night Live
1983-1987
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Co-Host / Various
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987
TV Movie documentary
Constitutional Caterer
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1987
TV Special
Herself - Nominee
Candid Camera: First 40 Years
1987
TV Movie
Herself
The 44th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1987
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
The 4th Annual American Cinema Awards
1987
TV Special
Herself
The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1986
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration
1986
TV Special documentary
Herself
Comic Relief
1986/I
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member (uncredited)
Evening Magazine
1986
TV Series
Herself
The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1985
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
The NBC All Star Hour
1985
TV Movie
Herself
The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards
1984
TV Special
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special
The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1983
TV Special
Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards
1982
TV Special documentary
Herself
The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
1981
TV Special
Herself - Audience Member
The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards
1979
TV Special
Herself
Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows
2016
TV Special
Herself
Made in Hollywood
2015
TV Series
Herself
Home & Family
2014-2015
TV Series
Herself / Herself - Guest
The Insider
2015
TV Series
Herself
The Wendy Williams Show
2014
TV Series
Herself - The Mindy Project
Today
2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Tavis Smiley
2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Queen Latifah Show
2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2014
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Afternoon Tea, a Matilda Reunion
2013
Video documentary short
Herself - 'Zinnia Wormwood'
Katie
2013
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Piper's QUICK Picks
2012
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Biography
2010
TV Series documentary
Herself
Inside the Actors Studio
2009
TV Series
Herself - Audience Member
Entertainment Tonight
2009
TV Series
Herself
This Morning
2007
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet
2007
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Rachael Ray
2007
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The Megan Mullally Show
2006
TV Series
Herself - Guest
The 2nd Annual Quill Awards
2006
TV Special
Herself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters
2006
Documentary
Zinnia Wormwood (uncredited)
TV's Greatest Sidekicks
2004
TV Special
50 Most Wicked Women of Primetime
2004
TV Movie documentary
Carla Tortelli - Cheers
Carla's Whipping Boy
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Shrink-Warped: Introducing Frasier Crane
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Virtual Vera
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Carla the Comeback Queen: Insults for Every Occasion
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Cliff's Notes: The Wisdom of Cliff Clavin
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Di Another Day: Diane Chambers from A-Z
2004
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Coach Ernie Pantusso's Rules of the Game
2003
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
I'll Drink to That: Stormin' Norm-isms
2003
Video short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
Setting the Bar: A Conversation with Ted Danson
2003
Video documentary short
Carla Tortelli (uncredited)
50 Years of Funny Females
1995
TV Movie documentary
Herself
Great Performances
1994
TV Series
Herself
Humor cinco estrellas
1991-1992
TV Series
Carla
Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Video short
Herself
Taxi
1983
TV Series
Zena Sherman
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2006
Legend Award
TV Land Awards
Cheers (1982)
1989
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1989
American Comedy Award
American Comedy Awards, USA
Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series
Cheers (1982)
1986
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1985
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1985
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1984
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2013
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
Behind the Voice Actors Awards
Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series
Robot and Monster (2012)
1993
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1992
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1991
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1991
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1990
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1990
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1990
American Comedy Award
American Comedy Awards, USA
Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series
Cheers (1982)
1990
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1989
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1988
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1988
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1987
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1987
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
1985
Golden Globe
Golden Globes, USA
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Cheers (1982)
1983
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, Variety or Music Series
Cheers (1982)
2nd Place Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1989
Q Award
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
Cheers (1982)
Known for movies
Cheers (1982-1993) as Carla Tortelli / Annette Lozupone / Herself