George Wendt
Acting
Born: 1948-10-17 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died: 2025-05-20
Biography
George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.
🎬 Movies (20)
Love's Second Act
2024
What the Elf?!
2023
Christmas with the Campbells
2022
Robert
The Independents
2021
Eduardo
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
2021
Father Mahoney
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020
Self
The Climb
2020
Jim
Stealing a Survivor
2020
Mr. Martin
Christmas 9 to 5
2019
Manny O'Quinn
Thank You Kindly
2019
Bradley Walden
Bliss
2019
Pops
VFW
2019
Thomas Zabriski
Grand-Daddy Day Care
2019
Big Lou
Sandy Wexler
2017
Testimonial
Mommy I Didn't Do It
2017
DA Pierce
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
2016
Self
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
Self
Merry In-Laws
2012
Mr Claus
A Christmas Wedding Date
2012
Mr. Destiny
The Seven Year Hitch
2012
Mr. Henderson
📺 TV Shows (20)
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025
Self
A History of the World in Six Glasses
2024
Self
Leaving Neverland
2019
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Masked Singer
2019
Moose
Fancy Nancy
2018
Grandpa Clancy (voice)
Bill Nye Saves the World
2017
Polio
Clipped
2015
Buzzy
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Harv
Kirstie
2013
Duke
The Goldbergs
2013
Ned Frank
Comedy Bang! Bang!
2012
Self
Franklin & Bash
2011
Henry 'Hank' Shae
Portlandia
2011
George Heely
Harry's Law
2011
Franklin Chickory
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Yoder
Celebrity Ghost Stories
2009
Self
Childrens Hospital
2008
Governor Jasper Ruth
Less Than Kind
2008
Tiny
Modern Men
2006
Tug
Top Chef
2006
Himself - Guest Judge