Born on March 31, 1948, she is an American actress known for her role as Carla Tortelli on the hit TV show "Cheers," which aired from 1982 to 1993. Her performance earned her four Emmy Awards. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and attended Hunter College. Off-screen, she has been involved in children's literature, co-authoring a series called "Otto Undercover." Additionally, she was married to actor Danny DeVito, with whom she has three children. Her career spans both television and film.