George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor. He played Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers from 1982 to 1993, which earned him six …

May 20, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later …

Jun 10, 2025 · Actor George Wendt, 76, died suddenly at his Los Angeles home on May 20. His death certificate revealed health issues that contributed to his death.

May 20, 2025 · George Wendt, actor who played Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76 Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role as Norm Peterson.

George Wendt, the actor best known for his role as the curmudgeonly Norm Peterson in Cheers, has died, a representative said Tuesday.

May 20, 2025 · George Wendt as Norm Peterson on the long-running sitcom “Cheers.” He appeared in every episode during the show’s 11-year run and earned six consecutive …

May 20, 2025 · Wendt got his start in Chicago's The Second City improv comedy troupe. He went on to earn six Primetime Emmy nominations for his role as a lovable barfly on Cheers.

May 20, 2025 · Actor George Wendt, who once played the ever-loyal Norm on "Cheers," died Tuesday morning at his home at age 76, his family confirmed in a statement through his publicist.

George Wendt. Actor: Cheers. George Robert Wendt III was born and raised in Chicago to Loretta Mary (Howard) and George Robert Wendt II, who was a realtor and navy officer. He attended …

May 20, 2025 · George Wendt, the Beer-Loving Norm on ‘Cheers,’ Dies at 76 Jason Sudeikis' uncle earned Emmy nominations six years running after getting started on Second City in his …