Rhea Perlman portrays the mean-spirited waitress, Carla Tortelli. Tortelli is a member of the misanthrope club – she doesn’t like people, and she isn’t afraid to show it. If Carla is serving you, you’re going to get that beer with a side of the harsh truth.
Even if Tortelli’s words sting a little at first, they always wind up doing good in the long run. That doesn’t mean that the bar’s regulars welcome the kind of sarcastic quips this waitress throws around. This is precisely why some people do all they can to avoid her – especially on a bad day.
Rhea Perlman
According to those who know her, Rhea Perlman is a lovely person. Her performance as the blunt and snarky waitress may have ticked off patrons on the show, but it earned her an annual Emmy nomination throughout the entirety of her career on "Cheers."
After her time in the bar, she moved on to make TV movies throughout the 90s. She has authored a series of children’s books called "Otto Undercover." Her most recent role on television was her recurring part on "The Mindy Project."
Sam Malone
The handsome bar owner, Sam, played by Ted Danson, keeps a level-head around his establishment even when things get a little bit out of control. During the first episode, someone asks him why he owns the bar (Cheers) if he doesn’t drink. His response? He bought it while he was drinking and now, he’s attached to the people.
Malone is one of only three of the show’s characters to appear in every single episode throughout its existence. His acting won him two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, along with two Golden Globes.
Ted Danson
These days, your favorite funnyman is controlling the entire universe as Michael on "The Good Place." He’s a bit more devilish than his character on the show – okay, a lot crueler, but still manages to make us laugh. He’s won several awards throughout his acting career and has been nominated for dozens.
According to recent reports, Danson accepted the lead role in the new comedy series, "Mr. Mayor," which is set to hit living rooms between 2020-2021.
Cliff Clavin
Every show has to have its know-it-all, right? Well, that’s what producers of the show thought when they added John Ratzenberger’s character, Cliff Clavin, to the script. Clavin plays the local postal worker who’s been a contestant on "Jeopardy" and sounds like a walking dictionary when he opens his mouth.
Interestingly enough, the show’s pilot script from ’82 didn’t include the character. Luckily, he stayed. In 1993, Ratzenberger sued Host International for creating a doll that looked just like his character without his permission or knowledge.