Philip Perlman
Born(1919-08-15)August 15, 1919
Poland
DiedApril 29, 2015(2015-04-29) (aged 95)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Businessman, film and television actor
Spouse
Adele Perlman
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(m. 1947)​
Children
RelativesLucy DeVito (granddaughter)

Philip Perlman (August 15, 1919[citation needed] – April 29, 2015) was a Polish-born American businessman, film and television actor.[1]

Career

Perlman became an actor after retiring from a career in the toy business.[2] He is known for his recurring role as "Phil" on the American sitcom television series Cheers, on which his daughter, Rhea, starred. He appeared in 142 episodes.[3] He also played the same character in one episode of spin-off series Frasier.

Perlman also had roles in several films, including Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Out of Sight (1998), and Man on the Moon (1999), in most of which his son-in-law, Danny DeVito, appeared.[4]

Personal life

Perlman was born in Poland in 1919. He married his wife, Adele, in 1947 and they had two daughters, actress Rhea Perlman and script writer Heide Perlman.[4] Perlman died on April 29, 2015 in Los Angeles, at age 95.[5][6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Throw Momma from the Train Mr. Perlman
1989 The War of the Roses Bidder at auction
1991 Other People's Money Garfield supporter
1992 Class Act Teacher
1992 Hoffa Maitre'd
1998 Out of Sight Old elevator gent
1999 Man on the Moon Mama Rivoli's angry guy
2000 Drowning Mona Motel cashier
2003 Duplex Phil
2005 Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School Civil defense man
2006 Even Money Retiree

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Hill Street Blues Old man by telephone in station house 1 episode
1986–1993 Cheers Phil 142 episodes
1991–1992 Roc 2 episodes
1992 Sibs Phil 1 episode
2002 Frasier Phil 1 episode
2006 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia I.V. Man 1 episode

References

  1. ^ "Cheers, Dad!". People. September 16, 1991. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  2. ^ "'Cheers' is becoming a family affair". Springfield News-Leader. Associated Press. January 11, 1987. p. 14 G. Retrieved April 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Connolly, Kelly (May 28, 2015). "Philip Perlman dead: Rhea Perlman's father dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (May 6, 2015). "Philip Perlman, 'Cheers' Barfly and Father of Rhea Perlman, Dies at 95". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Philip Perlman". Television Academy. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Boone, Brian (April 8, 2021). "Cheers Actors You May Not Know Passed Away". Looper. Retrieved April 20, 2021.

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