8.0
TV
Acting
George Wendt
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 160 titles
Biography
George Robert Wendt Jr. was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
7.4
TV
Family Guy
8.3
TV
Seinfeld
8.1
TV
Ghost Whisperer
6.8
Movie
The Little Rascals
7.8
TV
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
8.0
TV
Tales from the Crypt
6.5
Movie
Forever Young
7.7
TV
Frasier
8.1
TV
Columbo
6.7
Movie
Fletch
7.9
TV
M*A*S*H
7.6
TV
Cheers
7.5
Movie
Somewhere in Time
6.2
Movie
House
5.5
Movie
Sandy Wexler
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
4.9
Movie
Spice World
Acting credits 160
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2024 | An SNL Thanksgiving Film | (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Love's Second Act Film | Bob |
| 2024 | A History of the World in Six Glasses TV | Self (6 ep) |
| 2023 | What the Elf?! Film | Santa |
| 2022 | Christmas with the Campbells Film | Robert |
| 2021 | The Independents Film | Eduardo |
| 2021 | Aliens, Clowns & Geeks Film | Father Mahoney |
| 2020 | For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Film | Self |
| 2020 | The Climb Film | Jim |
| 2020 | Stealing a Survivor Film | Mr. Martin |
| 2019 | Christmas 9 to 5 Film | Manny O'Quinn |
| 2019 | Thank You Kindly Film | Bradley Walden |
| 2019 | Bliss Film | Pops |
| 2019 | VFW Film | Thomas Zabriski |
| 2019 | Leaving Neverland TV | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Grand-Daddy Day Care Film | Big Lou |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Fancy Nancy TV | Grandpa (voice) (3 ep) |
| 2017 | Bill Nye Saves the World TV | Polio (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Sandy Wexler Film | Testimonial |
| 2017 | Mommy I Didn't Do It Film | DA Pierce |
| 2016 | '85: The Greatest Team in Football History Film | Self |
| 2016 | Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Film | Self |
| 2015 | Clipped TV | Buzzy (10 ep) |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat TV | Harv (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Kirstie TV | Duke (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Ned Frank (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Merry In-Laws Film | Mr Claus |
| 2012 | A Christmas Wedding Date Film | Mr. Destiny |
| 2012 | The Seven Year Hitch Film | Mr. Henderson |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Franklin & Bash TV | Henry 'Hank' Shae (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements Film | Self |
| 2011 | Portlandia TV | George Heely (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Harry's Law TV | Franklin Chickory (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Women of SNL Film | Dominick (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Yoder (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Santa Buddies Film | Santa Claus |
| 2009 | Celebrity Ghost Stories TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Governor Jasper Ruth (1 ep) |
| 2008 | A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! Film | Santa |
| 2008 | Less Than Kind TV | Tiny (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Bryan Loves You Film | Mr. Flynn |
| 2008 | Unnatural Causes Film | Chuck |
| 2008 | Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' Film | Self |
| 2007 | Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular Film | Santa Claus |
| 2007 | Saturday Morning Film | Harold |
| 2007 | LA Blues Film | Mickey |
| 2007 | Chasing October Film | Self |
| 2006 | Santa Baby Film | Santa Claus |
| 2006 | Family Film | Harold Thompson |
| 2006 | Edmond Film | Pawn Shop Owner |
| 2006 | Modern Men TV | Tug (7 ep) |
| 2006 | Top Chef TV | Himself - Guest Judge (1 ep) |
| 2005 | The Life Coach Film | George |
| 2005 | Masters of Horror TV | (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Kids in America Film | Coach Thompson |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Santa (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer TV | George the Plumber (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | King of the Ants Film | Co-Producer |
| 1982 | Cheers TV | Director (1 ep) |