Date of Birth: October 17, 1948
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
George Wendt is an American actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the television sitcom “Cheers,” which aired from 1982 to 1993. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Wendt attended Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, before studying economics at the University of Notre Dame. He later found his true calling in acting, joining the renowned improvisational comedy troupe, The Second City, in Chicago. Wendt’s portrayal of Norm Peterson, the lovable barfly on “Cheers,” earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His catchphrase, “Norm!”, became a cultural touchstone, and his character is one of the most beloved in television history. Beyond “Cheers,” Wendt has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “Fletch,” “Gung Ho,” “Forever Young,” and “The Simpsons.” He also starred in the short-lived sitcom “The George Wendt Show” and has made guest appearances on various television series.
5 Interesting Facts about George Wendt
1. George Wendt’s ancestry is Irish and German.
2. He is the uncle of actor and TV host Jason Sudeikis.
3. Wendt briefly attended the University of Notre Dame before being expelled for poor grades.
4. He worked as a janitor at The Second City before joining the comedy troupe.
5. George Wendt has made multiple appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” most notably in the “Da Bears” skit.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Wendt
1. “It’s a good thing to be recognized as someone who is known for being a nice guy.”
2. “I loved Norm from the beginning because he was comfortable in his own skin.”
3. “Cheers was the best thing that ever happened to me.”
4. “You know, I consider myself very lucky to have been part of something that people remember fondly.”
5. “Comedy is a serious business, and it takes hard work to make it look easy.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: $45 million
Children
George Wendt has three children with his wife, actress Bernadette Birkett: two sons, Joe and Daniel, and a daughter, Hilary.
Relevant Links
1. [George Wendt – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0921541/
2. [George Wendt – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wendt
3. [George Wendt – The Second City](https://www.secondcity.com/people/other/george-wendt/
4. [George Wendt – TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/george-wendt/credits/3000016487/
5. [George Wendt – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/george_wendt
