George Wendt

About George Wendt

He is best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.

George Robert Wendt Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the television sitcom Cheers, which earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Wendt has also appeared in the films Fletch, Gung Ho, Dreamscape, House, Forever Young, Hostage for a day, Man of the House and Lakeboat.

Relatives	Tom Howard (grandfather), Jason Sudeikis (nephew)
Born	George Robert Wendt Jr, October 17, 1948, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Bernadette Birkett
Years active	1978–present
Alma mater	Rockhurst University
Children	3

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George Wendt before fame

He was expelled from the University of Notre Dame for his 0.00 GPA in his junior year.

Achievement of George Wendt

His first exposure to theatre came while sweeping the floors of The Second City headquarters.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$45 Million

George Wendt family life

In 1978, he married Bernadette Birkett.

Associations of George Wendt

He co-starred with Ted Danson in the sitcom Cheers.

George Wendt Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	173 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Jason Sudeikis	Nephew	$10 Million	Actor
Kathryn Sudeikis	Siblings		N/A
Nancy Wendt Healy	Siblings		N/A
Tom Wendt	Siblings		N/A
Bernadette Birkett	Spouse		N/A