Philip Perlman (actor)

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Philip Perlman
Born(1919-06-15)June 15, 1919
Poland
DiedApril 29, 2015(2015-04-29) (aged 95)
Los Angeles, California
OccupationBusinessman, film and television actor
Spouse(s)
Adele Perlman
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(m. 1946)​
ChildrenRhea Perlman
Heide Perlman
RelativesLucy DeVito (granddaughter)

Philip Perlman (August 15, 1919 – April 29, 2015) was an American businessman, film and television actor.

Career[]

Perlman became an actor after retiring from a career in the toy and doll business.[1]

Perlman is notable for his recurring role as "Phil" on the American sitcom television series Cheers, appearing in 142 episodes.[2] He also played the same character in one episode of its spin-off, Frasier.

Perlman appeared in several films, including Throw Momma from the Train (1987), Out of Sight (1998), and Man on the Moon (1999), which he mostly appeared in with his son-in-law Danny DeVito.[3]

Personal life[]

Perlman was born in Poland in 1919. He married his wife, Adele, in 1946 and they had two daughters, actress Rhea Perlman and script writer Heide Perlman. He previously ran a toy company business. He started acting when he retired as the manager of that business.[4]

Perlman died in April 2015 at Los Angeles, California, at the age of 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' is becoming a family affair". The Springfield News-Leader (January 11, 1987). Missouri, Springfield. Associated Press. p. 14 G. Retrieved April 21, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Connolly, Kelly (May 28, 2015). "Philip Perlman dead: Rhea Perlman's father dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  3. ^ Barnes, Mike (May 6, 2015). "Philip Perlman, 'Cheers' Barfly and Father of Rhea Perlman, Dies at 95". yahoo.com. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  4. ^ 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.com. Retrieved April 20, 2021.

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