Rhea Perlman is weighing in on the recent death of her former “Cheers” co-star, George Wendt. “That was the saddest thing ...

She played Carla Tortelli, the surly, wisecracking waitress at Cheers. Her family moved to LA in the mid 1980s and her dad, Phil, became an extra on the show. Advertisement. Advertisement.

She then appeared in shows like Taxi, before getting her breakout role as the sharp-tongued waitress Carla Tortelli on the hit sitcom Cheers. That show catapulted her to fame.

Turns out that actress Rhea Perlman, perhaps best known for her role as venom-tongued barmaid Carla Tortelli on “Cheers” (for which she was nominated for 10 Emmy Awards and won four), ...

The Gang’s Together. John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin), Bebe Neuwirth (Dr. Lilith Sternin-Crane), Kirstie Alley (Rebecca Howe), Glen Charles, Ted Danson (Sam Malone), Rhea Perlman (Carla Tortelli ...

You are reminded of what a terrific actress Rhea Perlman is when you hear her talk in such a gentle voice. She is nothing like the loud, wise-cracking waitress Carla Tortelli that she played on ...

In statements to PEOPLE, Ted, who played Sam opposite Kirstie on the beloved sitcom, and Rhea, who played sassy barmaid Carla Tortelli, both spoke out on Dec 5. “I was on a plane today and did ...

Some of the items up for bid include "Cheers" signage, floor mats and cut-outs of Carla Tortelli, Frasier Crane and Sam Malone. The online auction ends Tuesday at 11 a.m.