Biography
Born April 13, 1964 in Montreal, Quebec, Rhea made her film debut in an uncredited role in the movie "Meatballs III" (1986), before moving to New York City to study stand-up comedy at the New School of Social Research in 1989. She cut her performing teeth in several area comedy clubs, most notably Catch a Rising Star, before becoming a popular performer on the circuit. Television performances were the next natural step, with Rhea logging …
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Career Milestones
2004 | Appeared in the holiday comedy "Christmas with the Kranks" directed by Joe Roth |
2004 | Hosted NBC's reality series, "The Biggest Loser" |
2002 | Hosted "The Caroline Rhea Show", a syndicated talk show; show was cancelled in June 2003, upon the completion of its first season |
2001 | In July, announced to assume hosting duties for a new talk show set to debut in fall 2002 that would replace the departing "Rosie O'Donnell Show" |
2001 | Signed to host own eponymous talk show, "Caroline"; Paramount cancelled show for financial reasons before it even began production |
2000 | Occasionally filled in as guest co-host on "Live With Regis" and guest host of the "Rosie O'Donnell Show" |
1999 | Had a supporting role in Jim Carrey's Andy Kaufman bio-pic "Man on the Moon" |
1998 | Named a regular on the new syndicated version of "Hollywood Squares" |
1996 | Returned to series TV to portray Aunt Hilda on "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch" (ABC, 1996-2000; The WB, 2000-2002) |
1996 | Was correspondent for "The Daily Show" (Comedy Central) |
1995 | Co-starred in the short-lived NBC sitcom "Pride & Joy" |
1993 | Was one of the writers for the VH-1 sketch comedy "Fools for Love" |
1992 | Appeared on "Women Aloud" for Comedy Central and "Six Comics In Search of a Generation" for Lifetime |
1989 | Moved to NYC and became regular performer at Catch A Rising Star |
1984 | Had bit part in feature film "Meatballs II" |