Date of Birth: April 6, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
John Dezso Ratzenberger is an American actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur, best known for his role as Cliff Clavin on the long-running NBC sitcom “Cheers.” Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he grew up in a working-class family and attended Sacred Heart University. Before pursuing acting, Ratzenberger worked as a carpenter and a truck driver. His acting career began in earnest after he moved to London and joined a comedy troupe, which eventually led to film roles, including small parts in movies like “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” and “Superman II.” Ratzenberger’s most iconic role came in 1982 when he was cast as the know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin on “Cheers.” The character became a staple of the show, earning him two Primetime Emmy nominations. Beyond “Cheers,” Ratzenberger is also known for his voice work in Pixar films, having voiced characters in every Pixar film to date, including Hamm in the “Toy Story” series and Mack in the “Cars” series. He is also an inventor and holds multiple patents. Ratzenberger is an advocate for American manufacturing and created the show “Made in America,” which highlighted companies that manufacture their products in the United States.
5 Interesting Facts about John Ratzenberger
1. John Ratzenberger has voiced a character in every Pixar film, making him a staple of the studio.
2. He initially auditioned for the role of Norm Peterson on “Cheers” but ended up creating the character of Cliff Clavin during his audition.
3. Ratzenberger is a vocal advocate for American manufacturing and has been involved in several initiatives to promote it.
4. He holds multiple patents, including one for a packaging design.
5. Ratzenberger once worked as a house framer and played in a folk music band before his acting career took off.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Ratzenberger
1. “I’m not a big fan of those who are egotistical and so outspoken.”
2. “In the old days, you didn’t have careers. You had jobs. You lived your life and whatever job you happened to have was fine.”
3. “I am a patriot, and I believe in this country.”
4. “When you get to work with great directors, you get spoiled.”
5. “When I was a kid, I always wanted to be an actor.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$80 million (at his peak)
Children
John Ratzenberger has two children: a daughter named Nina Kathrine Ratzenberger and a son named James John Ratzenberger.
Relevant Links
1. [John Ratzenberger IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001652/
2. [John Ratzenberger Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ratzenberger
3. [John Ratzenberger on Pixar Wiki](https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/John_Ratzenberger
4. [John Ratzenberger on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Dratzenberger
