George Wendt

Acting

George Wendt

Born 17 October 1948 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 20 May 2025 at 76

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

Known for

Highlights

The Simpsons1989 · Series · Norm Peterson (voice)
Seinfeld1989 · Series · George Wendt
Family Guy1999 · Series · Norm Peterson (voice)
Ghost Whisperer2005 · Series · George the Plumber
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Mike Shelby
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mr. Crosswhite

Filmography

Movies

82 films

Love's Second Act2024 · Film · Bob
Christmas with the Campbells2022 · Film · Robert
The Independents2021 · Film · Eduardo
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks2021 · Film · Father Mahoney
The Climb2020 · Film · Jim
Stealing a Survivor2020 · Film · Mr. Martin
Christmas 9 to 52019 · Film · Manny O'Quinn
Thank You Kindly2019 · Film · Bradley Walden
Bliss2019 · Film · Pops
VFW2019 · Film · Thomas Zabriski
Grand-Daddy Day Care2019 · Film · Big Lou
Sandy Wexler2017 · Film · Testimonial
Mommy I Didn't Do It2017 · Film · DA Pierce
Merry In-Laws2012 · Film · Mr Claus
A Christmas Wedding Date2012 · Film · Mr. Destiny
The Seven Year Hitch2012 · Film · Mr. Henderson
Santa Buddies2009 · Film · Santa Claus
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!2008 · Film · Santa
Bryan Loves You2008 · Film · Mr. Flynn
Unnatural Causes2008 · Film · Chuck
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular2007 · Film · Santa Claus
Saturday Morning2007 · Film · Harold
LA Blues2007 · Film · Mickey
Santa Baby2006 · Film · Santa Claus
Family2006 · Film · Harold Thompson
Edmond2006 · Film · Pawn Shop Owner
The Life Coach2005 · Film · George
Kids in America2005 · Film · Coach Thompson
King of the Ants2004 · Film · Duke Wayne
My Dinner with Jimi2003 · Film · Bill Uttley
The Gift of the Magi2001 · Film · Shopkeeper
Odessa or Bust2001 · Film · The Chef
Strange Relations2001 · Film · Howard
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Film · General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
The Prime Gig2001 · Film · Archie
Wild About Harry2000 · Film · Frankie
The Pooch and the Pauper2000 · Film · Sheldon Sparks
Lakeboat2000 · Film · Collins
Garage: A Rock Saga2000 · Film · Pitching Coach
Outside Providence1999 · Film · Joey
Alice in Wonderland1999 · Film · Fred Tweedledee
Rupert's Land1998 · Film · Ivan Bloat
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!1998 · Film · Policeman (uncredited)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen1998 · Film · Audience Member (uncredited)
Anarchy TV1998 · Film · Abbey Archer
Spice World1997 · Film · Film Producer
Alien Avengers II1997 · Film · Charlie
The Lovemaster1997 · Film · Therapist
Blessed Assurance1997 · Film · Sam
Space Truckers1996 · Film · Keller
Alien Avengers1996 · Film · Charlie
Bye Bye Birdie1995 · Film · Harry MacAfee
Shame II: The Secret1995 · Film · Mac
Man of the House1995 · Film · Chet Bronski
The Little Rascals1994 · Film · Lumberyard Clerk
Hostage for a Day1994 · Film · Warren Kooey
Forever Young1992 · Film · Harry Finley
Guilty by Suspicion1991 · Film · Bunny Baxter
Masters of Menace1990 · Film · Dr. Jack Erheart
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration1990 · Film · Norm Peterson
The Earth Day Special1990 · Film · Norm Peterson
Cranium Command1989 · Film · Stomach (voice)
Never Say Die1988 · Film · Mr. Witten
Mickey's 60th Birthday1988 · Film · Norm Peterson
Plain Clothes1988 · Film · Chet Butler
Gung Ho1986 · Film · Buster
House1985 · Film · Harold Gorton
Fletch1985 · Film · Fat Sam
The Romance of Betty Boop1985 · Film · Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
The Ratings Game1984 · Film · Mr. Sweeney
No Small Affair1984 · Film · Jake
Garfield in the Rough1984 · Film · Ranger #2 (voice)
Thief of Hearts1984 · Film · Marty Morrison
Dreamscape1984 · Film · Charlie Prince
Young Lust: A Soap Opera1984 · Film · Avery Lumpig
Garfield on the Town1983 · Film · Raoul / Member of the Claws (voice)
Likely Stories, Vol. 41983 · Film · Wary Witness
Airplane II: The Sequel1982 · Film · Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again1982 · Film · Injured Man
Somewhere in Time1980 · Film · Student [1972]
My Bodyguard1980 · Film · Engineer
A Wedding1978 · Film · Caterer (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

44 shows

Fancy Nancy2018 · Series · Grandpa (voice)
Clipped2015 · Series · Buzzy
Fresh Off the Boat2015 · Series · Harv
Kirstie2013 · Series · Duke
The Goldbergs2013 · Series · Ned Frank
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Henry 'Hank' Shae
Portlandia2011 · Series · George Heely
Harry's Law2011 · Series · Franklin Chickory
Hot in Cleveland2010 · Series · Yoder
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Governor Jasper Ruth
Less Than Kind2008 · Series · Tiny
Modern Men2006 · Series · Tug
Masters of Horror2005 · Series
Ghost Whisperer2005 · Series · George the Plumber
The Green Green Grass2005 · Series · Cliff Cooper
Rock Me Baby2003 · Series · Monty
George Lopez2002 · Series · Ed
Madigan Men2000 · Series
Family Guy1999 · Series · Norm Peterson (voice)
Becker1998 · Series · Frank
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Mike Shelby
Spin City1996 · Series · Dan Donaldson
TFI Friday1996 · Series
The Naked Truth1995 · Series · Les Polanski
The George Wendt Show1995 · Series · George Coleman
Frasier1993 · Series · Norm Peterson
Bob1992 · Series
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · George Wendt
Wings1990 · Series · Norm Peterson
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Norm Peterson (voice)
Seinfeld1989 · Series · George Wendt
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Mr. Crosswhite
Day by Day1988 · Series · Stan
The Tortellis1987 · Series · Norm Peterson
The Twilight Zone1985 · Series · Barney Schlesinger (segment "The World Next Door")
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Norm Peterson
Cheers1982 · Series · Norm Peterson
Making the Grade1982 · Series · Gus Bertoia
Hart to Hart1979 · Series · Sgt. Tate
Taxi1978 · Series · The Exterminator
Alice1976 · Series · Monty
M*A*S*H1972 · Series · Pvt. La Roche
Columbo1971 · Series · Graham McVeigh
The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · Series · Norm Peterson