George Wendt
Actor · Since 1971
Known for
George Wendt is a familiar American television actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. 269 episodes in 'Cheers' amount to years of weekly presence. He also appears in 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'. He is 78 years old. With 100 credits, the resume is a busy one.
George Wendt
Actor · Since 1971
60 Movies · 40 Series
George Wendt is a familiar American television actor familiar to anyone who follows series television. 269 episodes in 'Cheers' amount to years of weekly presence. He also appears in 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'. He is 78 years old. With 100 credits, the resume is a busy one.
Movies
Plays Lumberyard Clerk
The Little Rascals
1994
Plays Stomach (voice)
Cranium Command
1989
Plays Pawn Shop Owner
Edmond
2006
Plays Harry Finley
Forever Young
1992
Plays Engineer
My Bodyguard
1980
Plays Student [1972]
Somewhere in Time
1980
Plays Buster
Gung Ho
1986
Plays Harold Gorton
House
1985
Plays Fred Tweedledee
Alice in Wonderland
1999
Plays Bunny Baxter
Guilty by Suspicion
1991
Plays Film Producer
Spice World
1997
Plays Santa Claus
Santa Buddies
2009
Plays Chet Butler
Plain Clothes
1988
Plays Mr. Sweeney
The Ratings Game
1984
Plays Jim
The Climb
2020
Plays Fat Sam
Fletch
1985
Plays Chet Bronski
Man of the House
1995
Plays Collins
Lakeboat
2000
Plays Charlie Prince
Dreamscape
1984
Plays Testimonial
Sandy Wexler
2017
Plays Abbey Archer
Anarchy TV
1998
Plays Pops
Bliss
2019
Plays Father Mahoney
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
2021
Plays Keller
Space Truckers
1996
Plays Thomas Zabriski
VFW
2019
Plays Jake
No Small Affair
1984
Plays Robert
Christmas with the Campbells
2022
Producer
Plays Duke Wayne
King of the Ants
2004
Plays Big Lou
Grand-Daddy Day Care
2019
Plays Joey
Outside Providence
1999
Plays Injured Man
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
1982
Plays Mr. Flynn
Bryan Loves You
2008
Plays Sheldon Sparks
The Pooch and the Pauper
2000
Plays Marty Morrison
Thief of Hearts
1984
Plays Avery Lumpig
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
1984
Plays General Edison 'Pete' Gerberding
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Plays Archie
The Prime Gig
2001
Plays Warren Kooey
Hostage for a Day
1994
Plays Coach Thompson
Kids in America
2005
Plays Mr. Witten
Never Say Die
1988
Plays Frankie
Wild About Harry
2000
Plays George
The Life Coach
2005
Plays Santa Claus
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
2007
Plays Bill Uttley
My Dinner with Jimi
2003
Plays Chuck
Unnatural Causes
2008
Plays Dr. Jack Erheart
Masters of Menace
1990
Plays Johnny Throat/Punchie (voice)
The Romance of Betty Boop
1985
Plays Harold
Saturday Morning
2007
TV Shows
Director
Plays Norm Peterson
Cheers
1982
Plays Les Polanski
The Naked Truth
1995
Plays Buzzy
Clipped
2015
Plays George Coleman
The George Wendt Show
1995
Plays Tug
Modern Men
2006
Plays Mike Shelby
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
Plays Grandpa (voice)
Fancy Nancy
2018
Plays Self
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
Plays Ed
George Lopez
2002
Plays Norm Peterson (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Barney Schlesinger (segment "The World Next Door")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Norm Peterson
The Tortellis
1987
Plays Tiny
Less Than Kind
2008
Plays Monty
Rock Me Baby
2003
Plays Cliff Cooper
The Green Green Grass
2005
Plays Duke
Kirstie
2013
Plays Norm Peterson
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Monty
Alice
1976
Plays Norm Peterson (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Pvt. La Roche
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Dan Donaldson
Spin City
1996
Plays Mr. Crosswhite
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Norm Peterson
Wings
1990
Plays Norm Peterson
Frasier
1993
Plays Sgt. Tate
Hart to Hart
1979
Plays George Wendt
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Plays George Wendt
Seinfeld
1989
Plays George Heely
Portlandia
2011
Plays The Exterminator
Taxi
1978
Plays Governor Jasper Ruth
Childrens Hospital
2008
Latest Trailers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Wendt still alive?
George Wendt passed away on May 20, 2025 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of George Wendt?
George Wendt is best known for roles in The Little Rascals, Airplane II: The Sequel, Forever Young.
How many movies has George Wendt been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1978), George Wendt has appeared in 60 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was George Wendt's first movie?
The career of George Wendt began with A Wedding (1978).
What is George Wendt's most recent movie or series?
George Wendt's most recent release is SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, which premiered on January 16, 2025.
What TV shows has George Wendt appeared in?
On television, George Wendt has appeared in The Simpsons, Family Guy, Seinfeld, Ghost Whisperer.
George Wendt
1948-10-17 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
George Robert Wendt Jr. was an American actor, best known for the role of Norm Peterson on the television show Cheers.