Caroline Rhea
Biography
Caroline Rhea is a Canadian actress and TV personality. Born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Québec, Canada, she is known for her role as Hilda Spellman on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She also hosted her own syndicated talk show, The Caroline Rhea Show, after replacing Rosie O'Donnell. Rhea was the original host of the reality television show The Biggest Loser on NBC. She provides the voice for Linda Flynn on the Disney Channel series Phineas and Ferb and played the role of Grandma Judy on the series Sydney to the Max. Rhea has a career in acting with over 100 credits.
Career overview
Caroline Rhea is a Canadian actress known for her work in television and film. She began her career in the entertainment industry and has since appeared in numerous roles. Rhea is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Hilda Spellman on the television series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She also hosted her own syndicated talk show, The Caroline Rhea Show, after replacing Rosie O'Donnell.
Rhea's career has also included work as a host and stand-up comedienne. She was the original host of the reality television show The Biggest Loser on NBC, a position she held until the end of the third season. Alison Sweeney took her place after the third season. Rhea has also provided voice work for several animated series, including Phineas and Ferb, where she voiced the character of Linda Flynn, mother of Phineas and Candace Flynn.
In addition to her work on Phineas and Ferb, Rhea has also appeared on the Disney Channel series Sydney to the Max, playing the role of Grandma Judy. Her acting career has spanned multiple genres and formats, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
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103 titles- Locker Diaries: Phineas And Ferb (2026) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Sheriff Country (2025) as Gina
- Celebrity Weakest Link (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Are We Good? (2025) as Self
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Holiday Mismatch (2024) as Kath Stone
- Extended Family (2023) as Lanna Telsoup
- Fanatic (2023) as Melissa
- Fire Country (2022) as Gina
- The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (2022) as Gretzkina the Veteran, The Oracle of Moosejaw (voice)
- LOL: Last One Laughing Canada (2022) as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Debbie Macomber's A Mrs. Miracle Christmas (2021) as Gloria / Mrs. Miracle
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020) as Self
- More Funny Women of a Certain Age (2020) as Self
- Sordid Lives (2020)
- Disney Channel Halloween House Party (2020)
- Sydney to the Max (2019) as Judy Reynolds
- Nashville Squares (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin (2019) as Self
- 25 Words or Less (2018) as Self
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) as Hilda Spellman
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Guest
- A Christmas in Tennessee (2018) as Mrs. Claus
- A Very Sordid Wedding (2017) as Noleta Nethercott
- Bruno & Boots: The Wizzle War (2017) as Eugenia Scrimmage
- Bruno & Boots: This Can't Be Happening at MacDonald Hall (2017) as Headmistress Scrimmage
- To Tell the Truth (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Bruno & Boots: Go Jump in the Pool (2016) as Eugenia Scrimmage
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self
- The Grinder (2015) as Fran
- Being Canadian (2015) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb: Last Day of Summer (2015) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars (2014) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb: Night of the Living Pharmacists (2014) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb Save Summer (2014) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Maron (2013) as Herself
- Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- The Christmas Consultant (2013) as Maya Fletcher
- Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files - Animal Agents (2013) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Baby Daddy (2012) as Jennifer Perrin
- Match Game (2012)
- Phineas and Ferb: The Daze of Summer (2012) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (2012) as Mrs. Diston
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Bonnie
- Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher / Linda-2 / Additional Voices (voice)
- Caroline Rhea And Friends (2011) as Self
- The Marriage Ref (2010) as Self - Panelist
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You! (2010) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Love n' Dancing (2009) as Bonnie
- Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (2009) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Sordid Lives: The Series (2008) as Noleta Nethercott
- Fast Girl (2008) as Maddie
- Phineas and Ferb: The Fast and the Phineas (2008) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
- To Be Fat Like Me (2007) as Madelyn
- Comics Unleashed (2006) as Self
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005) as Ilsa Shickelgrubermeiger
- The Perfect Man (2005) as Gloria
- The Biggest Loser (2004) as Host
- Christmas with the Kranks (2004) as Candi
- Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure (2004)
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Fillmore! (2002)
- The Caroline Rhea Show (2002) as Self - Host
- The Santa Claus Brothers (2002) as Mrs. Claus (voice)
- On the Edge (2001) as Monica (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000) as Lynette Hansen
- Ready to Rumble (2000) as Eugenia King
- Man on the Moon (1999) as Friday's Melanie
- Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Hilda Spellman
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Herself / Host
- Pulp Comics (1996) as herself
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Bonnie
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Spider (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Caroline (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- Pride & Joy (1995) as Carol Green
- Women of the Night IV (1995) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Nanny (1993) as Caroline Rhea
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Caesar's Salad (1990) as Chips' Mother
- One Night Stand (1989)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- Unbearable Christmas
- Untitled Phineas and Ferb Movie as Linda Flynn-Fletcher (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Caroline Rhea best known for?
Caroline Rhea is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sheriff Country (2025), Celebrity Weakest Link (2025), After Midnight (2024), Fire Country (2022).
When and where was Caroline Rhea born?
Caroline Rhea was born on April 13, 1964 in Westmount, Québec, Canada.
How many credits does Caroline Rhea have?
Caroline Rhea has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Caroline Rhea's background in cinema and television?
Caroline Rhea is a Canadian actress and TV personality. Born on April 13, 1964, in Westmount, Québec, Canada, she is known for her role as Hilda Spellman on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. She also hosted her own syndicated talk show, The Caroline Rhea Show, after replacing Rosie O'Donnell. Rhea was the original host of th...