Rhea Perlman

Personal context

Summary

Rhea Perlman is an American actor best known for playing Carla Tortelli on Cheers. Her work includes comedy and family films such as Matilda, along with television and stage roles. She has advocated for quality childcare and for older children in foster care to find adoptive families, including testifying about childcare and producing short films about youth eligible for adoption. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or representation as a goal of her work are on record.