Rhea Perlman

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Characters played by Rhea Perlman

Carla Tortelli — Cheers (1982)

Sharp-tongued waitress and loyal friend who provides comedic relief.

Zena Sherman — Taxi (1978)

Guest character with short narrative role.

Judith (voice) — Sing (2016)

Meena's caring and encouraging grandmother.

Zinnia Wormwood — Matilda (1996)

Vain, bingo-obsessed mother who ignores her daughter's intellectual needs.

Patricia — Beethoven's Big Break (2008)

Associate in the animal training industry.

Reeka — My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)

One of Hydia's two daughters, equally clumsy as Draggle, who plays a crucial role in reactivating the Smooze by biting a tentacle to obtain the flume.

Sally — I'll See You in My Dreams (2015)

A friend from the retirement community who impulsively convinces Carol and the group to go on a cruise together, encouraging Carol to take another chance at life.

Alice — Poms (2019)

A retiree who successfully joins the cheerleading squad during the initial tryouts. She participates in practices and performances alongside the other founding members of the senior group.

Phyllis Saroka — Sunset Park (1996)

Phyllis Saroka is a physical education teacher who accepts the boys basketball coaching job despite knowing nothing about the sport. Seeking money to open a restaurant, she initially gives the players unusual freedom, then learns from them and improves as their coach. She leads the team through personal and academic troubles and ultimately commits to returning.

Shirley — To Grandmother's House We Go (1992)

One of the two thieves who steal Eddie's truck. She devises the ransom plan and contacts Rhonda, displaying a more ruthless and money-driven personality.

Martha — Carpool (1996)

An obsessive and relentless parking enforcement officer who chases Franklin's van after he parks illegally, adding comedic tension to the group's escape.

Deputy Honey — Canadian Bacon (1995)

Deputy Honey is Sheriff Bud B. Boomer's girlfriend and colleague. She joins Boomer, Roy Boy, and Kabral Jabar during the border conflict, is arrested after being left in Canada, then escapes to the CN Tower and destroys the Hellstorm computer, preventing the missile launch before reuniting with Boomer.

Career Overview

Rhea Perlman has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sing with 1 titles. Signature works include Cheers, Matilda, Too Much. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1948-03-31
Birth Place
Coney Island, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q234058), public domain (CC0).