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George Wendt

George Wendt

Actor · 1948–2025 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Biography

George Robert Wendt Jr. was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.

Acted in 131

2020s

  1. 2024

    An SNL Thanksgiving

    (archive footage)

  2. Love's Second Act

    Bob

  3. 2022
  4. 2021

    The Independents

    Eduardo

  5. Aliens, Clowns & Geeks

    Father Mahoney

  6. 2020
  7. Stealing a Survivor

    Mr. Martin

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. 2008
  3. A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

    Santa

  4. Less Than Kind

    Tiny · 1 episode

  5. Bryan Loves You

    Mr. Flynn

  6. Unnatural Causes

    Chuck

  7. 2007

    Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular

    Santa Claus

  8. Saturday Morning

    Harold

  9. LA Blues

    Mickey

  10. 2006
  11. Family

    Harold Thompson

  12. Modern Men

    Tug · 7 episodes

  13. 2005

    The Life Coach

    George

  14. The Green Green Grass

    Cliff Cooper · 1 episode

  15. 2004
  16. 2003

    Rock Me Baby

    Monty · 1 episode

  17. My Dinner with Jimi

    Bill Uttley

  18. 2002
  19. 2001

    The Gift of the Magi

    Shopkeeper

  20. Odessa or Bust

    The Chef

  21. Strange Relations

    Howard

  22. Teddy Bears' Picnic

    General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding

  23. The Prime Gig

    Archie

  24. 2000

    Wild About Harry

    Frankie

  25. Madigan Men

    TV

  26. The Pooch and the Pauper

    Sheldon Sparks

  27. Garage: A Rock Saga

    Pitching Coach

1990s

  1. 1999
  2. 1998
  3. Rupert's Land

    Ivan Bloat

  4. Monty Python: Live at Aspen

    Audience Member (uncredited)

  5. Anarchy TV

    Abbey Archer

  6. 1997
  7. Alien Avengers II

    Charlie

  8. The Lovemaster

    Therapist

  9. Blessed Assurance

    Sam

  10. 1996
  11. 1995

    Bye Bye Birdie

    Harry MacAfee

  12. Shame II: The Secret

    Mac

  13. The George Wendt Show

    George Coleman · 8 episodes

  14. 1994
  15. 1993
  16. 1992
  17. The Edge

    TV

  18. 1991
  19. 1990

    Masters of Menace

    Dr. Jack Erheart

  20. Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration

    Norm Peterson

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. 1988
  3. Plain Clothes

    Chet Butler

  4. 1987

    The Tortellis

    Norm Peterson · 1 episode

  5. 1986
  6. 1985
  7. The Romance of Betty Boop

    Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)

  8. 1984
  9. No Small Affair

    Jake

  10. Garfield in the Rough

    Ranger #2 (voice)

  11. Thief of Hearts

    Marty Morrison

  12. 1983

    Garfield on the Town

    Raoul / Member of the Claws (voice)

  13. Likely Stories, Vol. 4

    Wary Witness

  14. 1982
  15. Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again

    Injured Man

  16. 1980

Produced 1

Directed 1

1980s

  1. 1982
Appearances29

2020s

  1. 2025
  2. 2024

    A History of the World in Six Glasses

    Self · 6 episodes

  3. 2020

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2016

    '85: The Greatest Team in Football History

    Self

  3. Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows

    Self

  4. 2012
  5. 2011

    Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. 2008

    Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'

    Self

  3. 2007

    Chasing October

    Self

  4. 2006
  5. 2005

    Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found

    Self

  6. 2003

    Mayor of the Sunset Strip

    Self

  7. 2002

    NBC 75th Anniversary Special

    Self

  8. 2000

    TV Funhouse

    Self · 1 episode

1990s

  1. 1999

    The Frasier Story

    Self

  2. 1998

    Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley

    Self

  3. 1993
  4. 1992

    Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour

    Self - Dad in video

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. Miss Piggy's Hollywood

    Self

  3. 1988
  4. 1980

    Bill Murray Live from the Second City

    Self