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George Wendt

George Wendt

Acting·1948–2025·97 films

George Robert Wendt Jr. (October 17, 1948 – May 20, 2025) was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.

Filmography

The Little Rascals
The Little Rascals (1994)Lumberyard Clerk
Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Forever Young
Forever Young (1992)Harry Finley
Fletch
Fletch (1985)Fat Sam
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time (1980)Student [1972]
House
House (1985)Harold Gorton
Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler (2017)Testimonial
Spice World
Spice World (1997)Film Producer
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (1999)Fred Tweedledee
Dreamscape
Dreamscape (1984)Charlie Prince
VFW
VFW (2019)Thomas Zabriski
Santa Buddies
Santa Buddies (2009)Santa Claus
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998)Policeman (uncredited)
Edmond
Edmond (2006)Pawn Shop Owner
Gung Ho
Gung Ho (1986)Buster
Bliss
Bliss (2019)Pops
Space Truckers
Space Truckers (1996)Keller
Guilty by Suspicion
Guilty by Suspicion (1991)Bunny Baxter
Man of the House
Man of the House (1995)Chet Bronski
The Climb
The Climb (2020)Jim
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour
Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous Tour (1992)Self - Dad in video
My Bodyguard
My Bodyguard (1980)Engineer
Outside Providence
Outside Providence (1999)Joey
King of the Ants
King of the Ants (2004)Duke Wayne
A Wedding
A Wedding (1978)Caterer (uncredited)
No Small Affair
No Small Affair (1984)Jake
The Seven Year Hitch
The Seven Year Hitch (2012)Mr. Henderson
Christmas with the Campbells
Christmas with the Campbells (2022)Robert
Kids in America
Kids in America (2005)Coach Thompson
Santa Baby
Santa Baby (2006)Santa Claus
Grand-Daddy Day Care
Grand-Daddy Day Care (2019)Big Lou
Thief of Hearts
Thief of Hearts (1984)Marty Morrison
A Christmas Wedding Date
A Christmas Wedding Date (2012)Mr. Destiny
Family
Family (2006)Harold Thompson
Plain Clothes
Plain Clothes (1988)Chet Butler
Christmas 9 to 5
Christmas 9 to 5 (2019)Manny O'Quinn
Garfield on the Town
Garfield on the Town (1983)Raoul / Member of the Claws (voice)
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)Self
Garfield in the Rough
Garfield in the Rough (1984)Ranger #2 (voice)
Mommy I Didn't Do It
Mommy I Didn't Do It (2017)DA Pierce
The Ratings Game
The Ratings Game (1984)Mr. Sweeney
The Prime Gig
The Prime Gig (2001)Archie
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982)Injured Man
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008)Santa
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie (1995)Harry MacAfee
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988)Norm Peterson
Wild About Harry
Wild About Harry (2000)Frankie
Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes (2008)Chuck
Anarchy TV
Anarchy TV (1998)Abbey Archer
Masters of Menace
Masters of Menace (1990)Dr. Jack Erheart
Merry In-Laws
Merry In-Laws (2012)Mr Claus
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)Audience Member (uncredited)
Lakeboat
Lakeboat (2000)Collins
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016)Self
The Pooch and the Pauper
The Pooch and the Pauper (2000)Sheldon Sparks
The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special (1990)Norm Peterson
The Romance of Betty Boop
The Romance of Betty Boop (1985)Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
Hostage for a Day
Hostage for a Day (1994)Warren Kooey
Alien Avengers
Alien Avengers (1996)Charlie
Alien Avengers II
Alien Avengers II (1997)Charlie
Bryan Loves You
Bryan Loves You (2008)Mr. Flynn
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
'85: The Greatest Team in Football History (2016)Self
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks (2021)Father Mahoney
The Women of SNL
The Women of SNL (2010)Dominick (archive footage)
Never Say Die
Never Say Die (1988)Mr. Witten
Love's Second Act
Love's Second Act (2024)
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
The Life Coach
The Life Coach (2005)George
My Dinner with Jimi
My Dinner with Jimi (2003)Bill Uttley
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
Young Lust: A Soap Opera (1984)Avery Lumpig
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020)Self
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements (2011)Self
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular (2007)Santa Claus
Saturday Morning
Saturday Morning (2007)Harold
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley (1998)Self
The Frasier Story
The Frasier Story (1999)Self
Shame II: The Secret
Shame II: The Secret (1995)Mac
The Lovemaster
The Lovemaster (1997)Therapist
Odessa or Bust
Odessa or Bust (2001)The Chef
The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi (2001)Shopkeeper
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)Self
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990)Self
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)Self
Rupert's Land
Rupert's Land (1998)Ivan Bloat
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance (1997)Sam
Likely Stories, Vol. 4
Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983)
The Independents
The Independents (2021)Eduardo
Cranium Command
Cranium Command (1989)Stomach (voice)
Bill Murray Live from the Second City
Bill Murray Live from the Second City (1980)Self
Stealing a Survivor
Stealing a Survivor (2020)Mr. Martin
LA Blues
LA Blues (2007)Mickey
Miss Piggy's Hollywood
Miss Piggy's Hollywood (1989)Self
Chasing October
Chasing October (2007)Self
Strange Relations
Strange Relations (2001)Howard
Thank You Kindly
Thank You Kindly (2019)Bradley Walden
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' (2008)Self
Garage: A Rock Saga
Garage: A Rock SagaPitching Coach