Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1948-10-17
- Day of Death2025-05-20 (76 years)
- Place of BirthChicago, Illinois, USA
- Also Known AsGeorge Robert Wendt IIIGeorge R. Wendt
George Wendt
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Wendt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting Career
- 2022
Christmas with the Campbells
As: Robert
- 2021
The Independents
As: Eduardo
- 2021
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
As: Father Mahoney
- 2020
The Climb
As: Jim
- 2020
Stealing a Survivor
As: Mister Martin
- 2019
Christmas 9 to 5
As: Manny O'Quinn
- 2019
Bliss
As: Pops
- 2019
VFW
As: Thomas Zabriski
2019Grand-Daddy Day Care
As: Big Lou
2019The Masked Singer
As: Moose
2018Fancy Nancy
As: Grandpa Clancy (voice)
2017Bill Nye Saves the World
As: Polio
2017Sandy Wexler
As: Testimonial
2017Mommy I Didn't Do It
As: D.A. Pierce
2015Clipped
As: Buzzy
2015Fresh Off the Boat
As: Harv
2013Kirstie
As: Duke
2013The Goldbergs
As: Ned Frank
2012Merry In-Laws
As: Mr Claus
2012A Christmas Wedding Date
As: Mr. Destiny
2012The Seven Year Hitch
As: Mr. Henderson
2011Franklin & Bash
As: Henry 'Hank' Shae
2011Portlandia
As: George Heely
2011Harry's Law
As: Franklin Chickory
2010Hot in Cleveland
As: Yoder
2009Santa Buddies
As: Santa Claus
2008Childrens Hospital
As: Governor Jasper Ruth
2008A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
As: Santa
2008Less Than Kind
As: Tiny
2008Bryan Loves You
As: Mr. Flynn
2008Unnatural Causes
As: Chuck
2007Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
As: Santa Claus
2007Saturday Morning
As: Harold
2007LA Blues
As: Mickey
2006Santa Baby
As: Santa Claus
2006Family
As: Harold Thompson
2006Modern Men
As: Tug
2005The Life Coach
As: George
2005Kids in America
As: Coach Thompson
2005The Colbert Report
As: Santa
2005Edmond
As: Pawn Shop Owner
2004King of the Ants
As: Duke Wayne
2003Rock Me Baby
As: Monty
2003My Dinner with Jimi
As: Bill Uttley
2001The Gift of the Magi
As: Shopkeeper
2001Odessa or Bust
As: The Chef
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic
As: General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
2001The Prime Gig
As: Archie
2001Strange Relations
As: Howard
2000Wild About Harry
As: Frankie
2000The Pooch and the Pauper
As: Sheldon Sparks
2000Lakeboat
As: Collins
1999Outside Providence
As: Joey
1999Alice in Wonderland
As: Fred Tweedledee
1999Family Guy
As: Norm Peterson (voice)
1998Becker
As: Frank
1998Rupert's Land
As: Ivan Bloat
1998Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!
As: Policeman (uncredited)
1998Monty Python: Live at Aspen
As: Audience Member (uncredited)
1998Anarchy TV
As: Abbey Archer
1997Spice World
As: Film Producer
1997Alien Avengers II
As: Charlie
1997The Lovemaster
As: Therapist
1997Blessed Assurance
As: Sam
1996Space Truckers
As: Keller
1996Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
As: Mike Shelby
1996Spin City
As: Dan Donaldson
1996Alien Avengers
As: Charlie
1995Bye Bye Birdie
As: Harry MacAfee
1995The Naked Truth
As: Les Polanski
1995Shame II: The Secret
As: Mac
1995Man of the House
As: Chet Bronski
- 1994
The Little Rascals
As: Lumberyard Clerk
1994Hostage for a Day
As: Warren Kooey
1993Frasier
As: Norm Peterson
- 1992
Forever Young
As: Harry Finley
1992The Larry Sanders Show
As: George Wendt
1991Guilty by Suspicion
As: Bunny Baxter
1990Masters of Menace
As: Dr. Jack Erheart
1990The Earth Day Special
As: Norm Peterson
1990Wings
As: Norm Peterson
1989The Simpsons
As: Norm Peterson (voice)
1989Seinfeld
As: George Wendt
1989Tales from the Crypt
As: Mr. Crosswhite
1988Never Say Die
As: Mr. Witten
1988Mickey's 60th Birthday
As: Norm Peterson
1988Plain Clothes
As: Chet Butler
1986Gung Ho
As: Buster
- 1985
House
As: Harold Gorton
1985The Twilight Zone
As: (segment "The World Next Door")
- 1985
Fletch
As: Fat Sam
1985The Romance of Betty Boop
As: Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
1984The Ratings Game
As: Mr. Sweeney
1984No Small Affair
As: Jake
1984Garfield in the Rough
As: Ranger #2 (voice)
1984Thief of Hearts
As: Marty Morrison
1984Dreamscape
As: Charlie Prince
1984Young Lust: A Soap Opera
As: Avery Lumpig
1983Garfield on the Town
As: Raoul / Member of the Claws (voice)
- 1982
Airplane II: The Sequel
As: Ticket Agent (uncredited)
1982Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
As: Injured Man
1982Cheers
As: Norm Peterson
1980My Bodyguard
As: Engineer
1978Taxi
As: The Exterminator
1978A Wedding
As: Caterer (uncredited)
1972M*A*S*H
As: Pvt. La Roche
1971Columbo
As: Graham McVeigh