George Wendt, Actor, 1948-2025

George Wendt's 1-Word Audition For Cheers Was So Norm

Wendt, who died on Tuesday, recalled in 2024 the way he got cast for the iconic role in such a fitting way.

George Wendt, actor, 1948-2025

As Norm from ‘Cheers’ he played a lugubrious beer-swilling everyman

'What You Saw On Screen Was Exactly Who He Was': The 'Cheers' Cast Pays Tribute To George Wendt

The iconic sitcom Cheers captured audiences for eleven seasons, creating a fictional bar where "everybody knows your name." At the center of this beloved ensemble was George Wendt, who portrayed beer-loving regular Norm Peterson, earning six consecutive Emmy nominations for his performance. When news broke of Wendt's passing at age 76 on May 20, 2025, the tight-knit cast who shared the screen with him for over a decade came forward with heartfel…

Catholicism influenced late actor George Wendt

Catholicism exerted an important influence on the life of actor George Wendt, best known for portraying loveable barfly Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom "Cheers."

From George Wendt To Pope Francis: 8 Celebrities Who Recently Passed Away

We often forget at times that even our favourite celebrities aren’t immune to natural human occurrences, whether it be sickness or an accident that claims their life. Even though our most beloved stars leave this world, their legacy lives on in the memories and hearts of their fans and the impact they leave in their wake. From American actor George Wendt to Chinese actress Zhu Yuanyuan and even Pope Francis, we honour eight public figures who fa…

George Wendt (1948-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial

Actor. He was best known for playing Norm Peterson on the American sitcom "Cheers" from 1982 to 1993. George Robert Wendt Jr. appeared in all 275 episodes of Cheers along with co-star and sidekick "Cliff Cavin" (John Ratzenberger), becoming a household name. For his work on Cheers, Wendt earned six Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He also played the role in the short-lived spin-off The Tortellis, in …