George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced.
In the early 1980s, Wendt began appearing in some of his first Hollywood roles, including in TV series “Taxi,” “Alice” and “Making the Grade before landing his big break as Norm in “Cheers” in 1982.
Wendt earned six consecutive Emmy nominations between 1984 and 1989 in the supporting actor category for his performance as Norm on the series.
A Chicago-native, Wendt got his start in acting when he joined in the famed improv school The Second City Mainstage in 1975. He earned six Emmy nominations throughout his nearly five decade Hollywood career.
While at The Second City, Wendt appeared in the revue “One More with Fooling” and spent time in the troupe’s touring company. He left in 1980 to pursue a film and television career.
In the early 1980s, Wendt began appearing in some of his first Hollywood roles, including in TV series “Taxi,” “Alice” and “Making the Grade before landing his big break as Norm in “Cheers” in 1982.
Wendt earned six consecutive Emmy nominations between 1984 and 1989 in the supporting actor category for his performance as Norm on the series.
A Chicago-native, Wendt got his start in acting when he joined in the famed improv school The Second City Mainstage in 1975. He earned six Emmy nominations throughout his nearly five decade Hollywood career.
While at The Second City, Wendt appeared in the revue “One More with Fooling” and spent time in the troupe’s touring company. He left in 1980 to pursue a film and television career.
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George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series “Cheers” has died, his family announced.
In the early 1980s, Wendt began appearing in some of his first Hollywood roles, including in TV series “Taxi,” “Alice” and “Making the Grade before landing his big break as Norm in “Cheers” in 1982.
Wendt earned six consecutive Emmy nominations between 1984 and 1989 in the supporting actor category for his performance as Norm on the series.
A Chicago-native, Wendt got his start in acting when he joined in the famed improv school The Second City Mainstage in 1975. He earned six Emmy nominations throughout his nearly five decade Hollywood career.
While at The Second City, Wendt appeared in the revue “One More with Fooling” and spent time in the troupe’s touring company. He left in 1980 to pursue a film and television career.
George Wendt’s passing is truly the end of an era. His portrayal of Norm Peterson on Cheers brought so much laughter and heart to millions of fans over the years. It’s incredible to think about how his career started with improv at The Second City and blossomed into such an iconic role that earned him multiple Emmy nominations. He was a talent who made comedy feel effortless and genuine. Rest in peace, George Wendt—you’ll always be remembered as the lovable Norm who made the bar feel like home.